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+title: "Meet the Team: Hassan Zahirnia"
+slug: alexandersix-meet-the-team-hassan
+author_slug: alexandersix
+publish_date: 2025-03-29
+categories: [general]
+type_slug: news
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+![Meet the Team: Hassan Zahirnia](/images/content/articles/alexandersix-meet-the-team-hassan/meet-the-team-hassan.webp)
+
+If you've been using Filament for any amount of time, the odds are high that you've ventured onto
+the Filament website to check out the docs, search for plugins, or just to copy the link to send
+to all your friends (admit it, we've all done it). Every time you land on that beautiful homepage,
+you have one person to thank, and he's the focus of this Meet the Team post--Hassan Zahirnia!
+
+### Q&A with Hassan
+
+#### How long have you been designing & programming, and what influenced you to start?
+
+I started exploring both design and programming when I was about 11, back in 2001–2002. I’d spend hours tinkering with website layouts, making logos, and experimenting in Photoshop, simply because I loved creating things. At the same time, I was teaching myself to code—I was fascinated by the idea that I could build something that worked, something that could help people. I didn’t think of it as learning back then; I was just having fun doing what I loved.
+
+#### How long have you used Laravel?
+
+I began using Laravel back at version 5.2, and it quickly became my favorite framework because it felt so powerful yet incredibly intuitive and user-friendly. Plus, Laracasts was an amazing resource to help me learn. It’s just been a fantastic experience from the very start.
+
+#### How long have you used Filament?
+
+I started using Filament around mid-2023 when I needed to build a CRM for a local company. I reached out to my good friend [Enzo Innocenzi](https://innocenzi.dev/)—many know him from open-source projects like Hybridly or his Laravel Vite plugin (which actually came before the official one!). Even though he's typically more of a Vue enthusiast, Enzo highly recommended Filament for its power and ease, especially for CRUD-heavy applications. I decided to try it and was instantly amazed. It was incredible how quickly I could build a feature-rich app. And the community was a huge bonus: friendly, supportive, and welcoming. It's genuinely refreshing to ask questions on Discord and get actual help without judgment!
+
+#### What is your favorite Laravel feature?
+
+Eloquent, hands down.
+
+#### What is your favorite Filament feature?
+
+Definitely the extensive customization capabilities.
+
+#### Is there a design project you are most proud of? If so, which one?
+
+While I'm proud of every project I've done, the Filament website holds a special place for me. It was such a significant and exciting opportunity when Dan Harrin noticed my [Laravel Package Ocean](https://laravel-package-ocean.com/) project and invited me to collaborate on the new Filament v3 website. Knowing it had to stand out and be exceptionally beautiful was a big responsibility—but an incredibly rewarding one.
+
+#### How would you describe your design style, and where do you draw inspiration from?
+
+I’d describe my style as playful, clean, and friendly. Inspiration-wise, I frequently explore platforms like Dribbble and Pinterest. I deeply admire the talent of other artists and designers—there's always something amazing to learn from them. But honestly, inspiration is everywhere; the world itself is beautiful—you just need to look around!
+
+#### What advice do you have for developers looking to get better at designing websites and applications?
+
+That's a tough one because, truthfully, I've never followed formal design rules, read books, or taken structured courses on design. I simply create things that feel beautiful and intuitive to me. I don’t really feel qualified to give advice, but if anything, I’d just say—don’t overthink it too much. Try things out, follow what feels right to you, and enjoy the process.
+
+#### What has been the most exciting challenge in your career so far?
+
+Creating designs that genuinely resonate with people and bring smiles to their faces. There's nothing quite as rewarding as knowing your work has positively impacted someone’s day.
+
+#### Tell us about your setup: computer, keyboard, editor of choice, etc
+
+- **Computer:** Desktop PC w/ AMD CPU & Nvidia GPU
+- **Keyboard:** NyPhy Air96 v2
+- **Monitors:** 32" LG Ergo w/ IPS panel & DCI-P3 color space
+- **Editor:** VS Code
+- **Design Software:** Figma, occasionally Photoshop & Illustrator