Jan

Jan

Product Designer, He/Him

About

I am a product designer with a creative eye and passion for innovation. With a background in both art and technology, I bring a unique perspective to the design process. I enjoy working with a team to develop impactful solutions that can help people in their everyday lives. My experience ranges from developing mobile applications to designing AI art. I strive to create user-friendly products that are both visually appealing and functional.

Projects

2022

AskYoyo is a guest experience app that makes it easy for hotels to tailor your stay according to your preferences and needs.

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2022

Paths is designed to help people explore new places and find hidden secrets. Whether you're looking for a new hiking trail or want to check out a hidden waterfall, Paths has you covered.

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2022

Buzzer is an app that allows users to create a high-quality video that goes viral, gets them recognized, and competes in challenging games.

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2021

Pludo is an app that allows users to engage with experts and influencers by sending them questions or requests for advice.

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2021

Blind Cupid is a new dating app that pairs people with someone new based on personality type and psychological match.

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2021

Sounds is a music app that allows users to create playlists based on their moods. Listening to music is becoming an intimate process that can be very new experience.

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2021

RareWave is a music app that features rare and exclusive recordings from artists that would otherwise be unavailable to consumers. The app will focus on independent musicians or those who have been under the radar but are now becoming more well known.

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2020

The user interface screen library has 100 screens related to various apps. I focused on preparing this project so designers could learn as much as they could about the design of these specific pieces, and they also have an example of what a ready-made UI might look like.

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Side Projects

2021

Little gratitude. Every day wisdom. Simply reload the page, read, copy, note or meditate.

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Writing

2022

A design narrative is a story you want your product or service to tell. It's the "why" behind your design. A good design narrative will guide your entire design process and help you make decisions about everything from the overall look and feel to the minor details.

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2022

It can be tempting to play it safe when trying to come up with new product ideas or features. After all, with real deadlines looming, you want to save time on something that will work out.

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2022

Dreams are a big part of who we are. They inspire us to be better and to do more.

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2022

Monotasking can lead to increased creativity and innovation.

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2022

Figma and Webflow are two of the most popular design tools on the market.

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2022

Do you ever feel like your mind is constantly racing and you can't focus on anything? You're not alone.

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2022

The benefits of side projects are numerous, and they can be a great way to boost your career.

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2022

Crafting has been an integral part of human society for centuries.

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2022

There are different frameworks, and knowing which is right for you can be challenging.

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2022

You don't have to be a professional designer to find a great inspiration.

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2021

Design is an endless pursuit of knowledge, and it's hard to know where to start.

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2021

In short, Product Designers help create new products and improve existing ones.

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Work Experience

2017 — Now
World

I am working consistently as a freelancer with various startups, enterprises and individual clients from all around the world and help them build engaging and visually appealing products.

2022 — Now
Product Design Mentor at Designlab
World

Programs:

Short Courses
UX Academy Foundations
UX Academy
Career Services

2022 — Now
Product Design Mentor at adplist.org
World

• Job search, Career advice
• Improving Skills, Changing roles, Design career path
• Managing people, Leadership & Mentorship
• Managing burnout, Dealing with imposter syndrome
• Giving effective feedback, Presenting your work with impact
• Working cross-functionally, Working remotely
• Being the only designer, Building a design process
• Prototyping methods and tips
• Identifying problems vs solutions
• Working with designers, Breaking into tech

2021 — 2022
Group Facilitator at OnDeck

Meeting with small groups of designers and discuss about most important topics.

2022 — 2022
Startup Mentor at OnDeck

• Branding
• UX/UI

2021 — 2022
Senior Product Designer at Founder & Lightning
UK

• UI/UX
• Branding/Rebranding
• App Design (iOS, Android)
• Creating a cross-platform user experience
• Participating in developing prototyping tools
• Designing visual solutions for marketing needs
• Creating design solutions based on user research
• Guiding the development team at the implementation stage
• Assisting in growing the digital offer of the company

2019 — 2020
UX/UI Designer at playtech
Gibraltar

• Creating a cross-platform user experience
• Propose, elaborate, and implement new concepts and designs
• Participating in developing prototyping tools
• Conduct user research, gather requirements, and study usage to provide recommendations in written and visual form
• Develop and maintain detailed user-interface specifications
• Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and sitemaps to communicate interaction and design ideas effectively.
• Conduct ongoing user research and focus groups
• Develop design requirements that strive to deliver intuitive and user-centered solutions
• Creating design solutions based on user research
• Optimise existing user interface designs, functionality, and features
• Guiding the development team at the implementation stage
• App Design (iOS, Android)
• Working with Product, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and any additional internal and external stakeholders as the main point of contact for design requirements and preparing design specifications/acceptance criteria

2017 — 2019
Senior Designer at bwin
Gibraltar

GVC Brands: Bwin, PartyCasino, Sportingbet, Vistabet, Betboo, Gioco Digitale.
• Mentoring and leading a team of product, visual, 3D, Motion designers and freelancers (more than 10 people)
• Creating cross-platform user experience
• Participating in developing prototyping tools
• Designing visual solutions for marketing needs
• Creating design solutions based on user research
• Guiding development team at the implementation stage
• Assisting in growing the digital offer of the company
• Taking responsibility for day-to-day creative development and execution of campaigns
• Branding/Rebranding
• App Design (iOS, Android)
• Key Visuals, Storyboards, Illustrations
• UI/UX

Achievements
• Casino Operator of the Year 2018 EGR Awards
• Best creative team in company in 2017 & 2018
• Increasing the casino application download by 30% in two major markets (Bwin Casino iOS App)

2016 — 2017
Art Director at Scholz & Friends
Poland

The Digitals Agency:
• Key Visual Design
• Web Design
• UI/UX
• Game Design
• App Design (iOS, Android)
• Online campaign
• Promotion of graphics and illustrations

2016 — 2016
Digital Art Director at McCann
Poland

• Key Visual Design
• UI/UX
• Game Design
• App Design (iOS, Android)
• Online campaign
• Promotion of graphics and illustrations
• Working on campaign ideas and concepts
• Working in a creative team
• Art Direction Photo sessions
• Developing creative ideas

Clients: KFC, Pizza Hut, L’Oréal, Unicredit, Mastercard, Coca-Cola

2015 — 2016
Art Director at John Pitcher
Poland

• Key Visual Design
• UI/UX
• App Design (iOS, Android)
• Online campaign
• Graphics and illustrations
• Working on campaign ideas and concepts
• Working in a creative team
• Developing creative ideas

Clients: Crédit Agricole Group, Skandia, Dr Pepper, Santander Bank

2014 — 2015
Product Designer at Answear
Poland, Czech Republic

UI/UX (Large corporate websites)
• App Design (iOS, Android)
• Online campaign
• Graphics and illustrations
• Editorial Design
• Key Visual Design

In-house design team

2012 — 2013
Product Designer at SoInteractive
Poland

UI/UX (Large corporate websites)
• App Design (iOS, Android)
• Online campaign
• Key Visual Design
• Promotion graphics and illustrations
• Working on campaign ideas and concepts
• Working in creative team

Clients: Millennium Bank, BOS Bank, Comarch,
iMED, Cracovia, DB Schenker

2013 — 2013
Event Organizer at Behance
Poland

My role: Organizer, Art Director

Behance Portfolio Reviews bring members together at events in cities and towns worldwide — organized by members for members. Attend a Portfolio Review to present and get feedback on your work, hear from experienced professionals, and meet your local creative community.

2012 — 2012
Senior Graphic Designer at Novem
Poland

Key Visual Design
• Web Design (Large corporate websites)
• UI/UX
• Online campaign
• Graphics and illustrations
• Working on campaign ideas and concepts
• Working in creative team

Clients: AVIVA, Orange, Nissan, Heineken, Castorama,
Play, Bank PKO, BRE Bank, BZ WBK, Tauron,
NetCredit, mBank, Skandia, Aasa Polska, Sms365, Sygnity

2011 — 2012
Graphic Designer at 2to2 Design Studio
Poland

Brand Design
• Key Visual Design
• Online campaign
• Graphics and illustrations
• Editorial Design

Clients: New Balance, Mediq+, National Museum in Cracow,
Publishing House „Znak”, Publishing House „M”, Polish Music Publishing House.

Awards

2022

Best portfolio in October 2022

2018
Casino Operator of the Year from EGR Awards

EGR Awards - Casino Operator of the Year for bwin Casino Team

2017
Graphic Design Gallery from Behance

Best Graphic Design work

2017
Thrid place from Government of Kazakhstan

Third Place in International Competition for a new logo Astana EXPO 2017

2016
Graphic Design Gallery from Behance

Best Graphic Design work

2015
Abduzeedo Gallery Inspiration from Abduzeedo

Best Design Project

2015
Student Show Gallery from Behance

Most talented student designer

2014
Adweek Talent Gallery from Behance

Most talented designer

2014
Branding Served Gallery from Behance

Best branding example

2012
Best Single Page Web Design from downgraf

Best Landing Page

2012
Best Design Work from Computer Arts

My work published in Computer Arts UK Inspiration Gallery

2011
Best Creative Text Art from Shijue

Best Creative Text Art Examples

2011
Best Typographic Poster from Pixelcurse

Best Typographic Posters

2011
Best Typography Art from Shijue

Big Typography Art in Poster Designs

2011
Best Design Work from Computer Arts

My work published in Computer Arts UK Inspiration Gallery

Certifications

2020

This badge earner has demonstrated proficiency in using Enterprise Design Thinking concepts and activities to design responsible artificial intelligence systems with intention and a focus on people.

2020

As a Co-Creator, the badge earner is an active contributor on Enterprise Design Thinking engagements. They help bring real-world user outcomes to life by growing collaboration skills and finding opportunities to step up and lead.

2020

The earner has acquired knowledge of applying Enterprise Design Thinking and its value. As a Practitioner, the badge earner finds opportunities to try it out in their every day work.

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