About 80.design

80.design Is a small design studio based in Bucharest, Romania. Founded by Mohamad Alyoussfi, it showcases a blend of design projects, creative resources, and blog articles on freelancing and design.

The platform showcases logos, packaging, UI/UX projects, and a selection of products like icon packs, UI kits, and tools designed for designers and startups.

The name 80.design draws inspiration from the bold and imaginative energy of the 1980s, reflecting a timeless approach to creativity.

Officially registered in Romania,
Under the name ALYOUSSFI MOHAMAD PERSOANĂ FIZICĂ AUTORIZATĂ.

 

I'm MOHAMAD ALYOUSSFI,

A designer specializing in logos, brand identities, and user interfaces. Since starting my journey in 2007, I transitioned to full-time freelancing in 2010, focusing on meaningful design work that prioritizes creativity over distractions.

In 2009, I began blogging under the name “mysoftds,” which I rebranded to “iamlancer.com” in 2013. By 2024, everything came together under 80.design—a space to share insights, resources, and experiences for freelancers and creatives.

Through my writing, I reflect on the highs and challenges of freelancing while showcasing my design work and sharing tools to inspire others.

 

Projects and Collaborations

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege to work on designs for notable platforms, including:

mahally.com by Salla, daleelstore.com, Abu Nawaf Network, Hsoub, Tech-Wd, Apple World, Gulf Innovation, Unlimit Tech, Traidnt Network, Smaat, Khamsat, Mostaql, Jawlah, Taylors, Lammat Jeddah, and many others.

 

My Ventures

  • In 2014, I founded Picalica.com,
    an Arabic marketplace for digital designs and templates.
  • In 2015, I co-founded Toriom,
    a design and development company, based in Istanbul.
  • In 2016, I focused on growing Toriom,
    and building a remarkable team.
  • In 2017, we acquired Oktob, a simplified blogging platform,
    and launched Karaaz for project and task management.
  • In 2018, I concluded my journey with Torium and Karaz,
    and returned to freelancing, seeking new adventures.
  • In 2019, I focused on my freelance work,
    and continued managing Picalica and Oktob.
  • In 2020, I launched a new venture, 80.Design,
    a small store where I offer design tools and resources.
  • In 2021, I completely rebuilt Oktob using a new technology stack,
    making it faster, smoother, and more stable.
  • In 2022, Hsoub acquired Picalica, a platform I founded in 2014.
    This marked a major milestone, highlighting the platform's success.
  • In 2023, I relocated to Romania, sold the microblogging platform Oktob,
    and focused on growing 80.design's product line.
  • In 2024, Unified all my work, including iamlancer.com, under 80.design,
    and began preparing a book to be launched in 2025.

Follow Me:

You can explore my portfolio, follow me on Twitter and Instagram, or check out my work on Behance and Dribbble. Don’t forget to visit my blog, where I share insights about freelancing, design, and my journey.

 

Brand or Logo ? 

Over the past 15 years, I’ve designed logos, brand identities, and user interfaces for a wide range of projects. Occasionally, I'm available for logo design projects.