Dear CRED Design Mafia, You’re the legends who convinced me finance could actually be delightful. I still remember the first time I tapped “Pay” on CRED, that tiny animation, remarkable sound and unexpected joy. I remember thinking, someday, I’ll also design moments like that, with you. I feel that day is here. I may have a law degree on my wall, but my hands have always been covered in ink and pixels. From around the 5th grade, I was hooked on Adobe PageMaker (a lost gem now), helping my mom at our printing press. She showed me how design can turn even a scrap of paper into something people love to hold onto. Those first projects, visiting cards, bill books, brochures, and labels, lit a spark I still chase. Currently, I craft experiences for EV dashboards and AI interfaces at Ola. But more than credentials, I think what matters is that obsessive care about the craft. That’s why, even though Harish asked just to send Figma files or prototypes, I built a portfolio you can actually experience, from scratch. That’s the whole point — design has to be felt, not just looked at. To bring it all together, your work at CRED resonates so deeply with me. We both care about more than just function, we care about emotions, craftsmanship and curiosity — we share the same philosophy. So, let’s join forces and craft something remarkable, together! ~ Shreyas Deshmukh