About
I design the states, then I build them.
I'm Bibhushan, a UI/UX designer and frontend engineer in Kathmandu. I start from the whole flow rather than a single screen, because in business software the hard part is usually what happens two steps later: the drawer that doesn't balance, the import row that fails, the item that still needs a serial number.
I work at BIC Technology on Tigg, its accounting and point-of-sale software for businesses in Nepal. I joined as an intern in April 2025 and became UI/UX & Frontend Engineer in July 2025. I have been the only product designer on Tigg since I joined, and I also build frontend, so I move between Figma and code myself.
I studied Computer Engineering at Kathmandu University (December 2020 to August 2025). Alongside the degree I ran the KUOSC Design Community for a year, led creative work for TEDxKathmanduUniversity, and set a Nepal national record in 4×4 blindfolded cube solving at Nepali Nationals 2019. In 2025 I founded Myra, a women's-health concept that placed 2nd Runner-Up at the Hult Prize at Kathmandu University and won first prize at Project YuwaXcel in 2026. It is paused for now.
I'm preparing graduate applications in HCI and digital health, and I'm always happy to talk with people building software in Nepal.
Process
How I work at Tigg
The path a feature normally takes, from ticket to release.
- 01
Ticket
The CEO writes the ticket and explains the feature to me, or to the senior frontend engineer.
- 02
Design in Figma
I design the flow and its states. The CEO and the senior frontend engineer sometimes review it; QA, sales or backend are sometimes involved.
- 03
Ready for dev
The finished page is marked 🟢 Ready for dev. Explorations stay on 🔴 pages as an archive, in case they are useful later.
- 04
Development
I build the frontend myself, or the senior frontend engineer builds it from the design.
- 05
Dev environment
The build goes to the development environment first.
- 06
QA
QA tests the feature.
- 07
UAT
User acceptance testing.
- 08
QA again
QA checks it once more before release.
- 09
Production release
The feature is released to production.
In frames
A few unposed ones
Kathmandu, on the way somewhere
UbuCon Asia, shooting the event
Blindfolded, mid-solve, timer running
A more ordinary Tuesday
Journey
How I got here
2019
Nepal national record, 4×4 blindfolded · Nepali Nationals 2019 (WCA)
Set the Nepal national record for 4×4 blindfolded Rubik's Cube solving at Nepali Nationals 2019, a World Cube Association competition.
Dec 2020
Started Computer Engineering · Kathmandu University
Began a B.E. in Computer Engineering. The programme ran until August 2025, extended by COVID-19, and I spent as much time on design and student communities as on coursework.
2021–2022
Graphic Designer · Hult Prize at Kathmandu University
Designed marketing materials for the campus Hult Prize competition in my first year.
2022
Lead Designer · IT Express & Kadambari
Designed two departmental annual magazines at Kathmandu University.
2022–2025
Organiser, AR Treasure Hunt · KU IT MEET
Organised an augmented-reality treasure hunt as part of the university's IT MEET.
2023
Ran the Design Community · KUOSC
Ran the Design Community of the Kathmandu University Open Source Community for one year: a monthly design challenge, a beginner design workshop, a Designathon and meet-ups for student designers.
2022–2024
Executive Member · Kathmandu University Computer Club
Helped organise the club's tech events.
2023
Director, Creative Affairs · TEDxKathmanduUniversity
Led the creative team for marketing, social media and event design.
2024
Student Partner, and Microsoft Student Ambassador · Leapfrog Technology · Microsoft
Ran skill-building sessions for students, and designed the UI for Mero Kotha, a rental-housing concept, as the Leapfrog programme capstone.
2024–2025
Outgoing Global Talent → Platform Head · AIESEC in Nepal
Matched students with international internships, then led platform work for AIESEC's local chapters.
Nov 2024
museAR, award at KU Hackfest
A team project: AR and location-based audio for Nepal's museums. I worked on the idea, led the team, and did design and frontend.
2025
Founded Myra
A women's-health concept for Nepal. With a team, it placed 2nd Runner-Up at the Hult Prize at Kathmandu University 2025 and was selected for the first Hult Prize national competition held in Nepal. I ran a 171-response survey in April–May 2025.
Apr–Jul 2025
UI/UX & Frontend Intern · BIC Technology (Tigg)
A three-month internship, 1 April to 1 July, as the only product designer on Tigg's POS, accounting, admin tooling and ERP.
Jul 2025
UI/UX & Frontend Engineer · BIC Technology (Tigg)
Full-time from July 2025: I design features in Figma and build frontend, working with the CEO and a senior frontend engineer.
Aug 2025
Graduated, B.E. Computer Engineering · Kathmandu University
Completed my degree with a 3.79 GPA.
Jun 2026
Myra wins Project YuwaXcel
First prize at Project YuwaXcel 2026 (total prize NPR 75,000; finale 13 June). The project is now paused.
2026
Cash sessions and batch & serial tracking · Tigg POS
Cash sessions reached production in June 2026; batch and serial tracking was released in September 2026. I designed both, built the web frontend for cash sessions and the POS frontend for batch and serial.
2026
Back to competitive cubing
Started retraining for blindfolded events after years away from the sport.
Toolkit
Skills & tools
Design
Frontend
Also comfortable with
Research
Tools
Outside of work
I'm retraining for blindfolded cubing after years away, and I build small tools for myself and my friends in the Lab. See what I'm doing right now.
quick facts
FAQ
Who is Bibhushan Saakha?
Bibhushan Saakha is a UI/UX designer and frontend engineer in Kathmandu, Nepal. Since April 2025 Bibhushan has been the only product designer on Tigg, BIC Technology's point-of-sale and accounting software for Nepali businesses, and one of its frontend engineers.
What does Bibhushan Saakha design?
Operational business software: POS cash sessions, batch and serial tracking, bulk data import, multi-currency and bank reconciliation, sign-in, backups, admin tooling and settings information architecture, plus research-led concepts such as Myra, a women's-health app concept.
Is Bibhushan a designer or a developer?
Both. Bibhushan designs in Figma and also builds frontend in React and Next.js, so many features go from research and design to shipped web frontend with one person carrying the intent through.
Where did Bibhushan Saakha study?
Kathmandu University, B.E. in Computer Engineering, December 2020 to August 2025.
What awards has Bibhushan Saakha won?
With Myra: 2nd Runner-Up at the Hult Prize at Kathmandu University 2025 and first prize at Project YuwaXcel 2026. Separately, Nepal's national record in 4×4 blindfolded Rubik's Cube solving at the Nepali Nationals 2019 (World Cube Association).
Is Bibhushan Saakha open to work or collaboration?
Yes. Bibhushan is open to conversations about product design, design engineering and frontend roles, and is preparing graduate applications in HCI and digital health. Contact: bibhushansaakha@gmail.com.