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Hello, I'm Marcin

Hello, I'm Marcin

I'm a

generalist

product designer

and I help teams ship better products.

I'm a

generalist

product designer

and I help teams ship better products.

What I do,
the work,
and how I got here.
(briefly)

I have over 8 years of professional experience as an IC, collaborating with agile teams to craft the best possible user experiences while balancing business goals and available resources.

My strengths lie in learning new tools and methods to achieve desired outcomes while striving to minimize failure. I particularly enjoy working in Figma and delving into the technical aspects of projects to prepare detailed team deliverables that effectively communicate design ideas. Additionally, I possess expertise in developing and implementing design systems, particularly for complex back-office solutions.

In recent years, I've partnered with teams in the renewable energy field, focusing on creating web SaaS applications and other projects related to green energy.

Previously, I worked at a travel agency, where I designed a WYSIWYG website builder tool and CMS.

At the beginning of my career, I functioned as a freelancer on numerous projects, some of which are showcased below.

What I do,
the work,
and how I got here.
(briefly)

I have over 8 years of professional experience as an IC, collaborating with agile teams to craft the best possible user experiences while balancing business goals and available resources.

My strengths lie in learning new tools and methods to achieve desired outcomes while striving to minimize failure. I particularly enjoy working in Figma and delving into the technical aspects of projects to prepare detailed team deliverables that effectively communicate design ideas. Additionally, I possess expertise in developing and implementing design systems, particularly for complex back-office solutions.

In recent years, I've partnered with teams in the renewable energy field, focusing on creating web SaaS applications and other projects related to green energy.

Previously, I worked at a travel agency, where I designed a WYSIWYG website builder tool and CMS.

At the beginning of my career, I functioned as a freelancer on numerous projects, some of which are showcased below.

Recent work

at Codibly a renewable energy solutions software house

Dialogue

Streamlines complex insurance processes for brokers and insurers

SaaS

WEB

Dialogue

Streamlines complex insurance processes for brokers and insurers

SaaS

WEB

Solar Farm Maintenance

Optimize solar farm performance and reduce downtime

Design Tokens

APP

Solar Farm Maintenance

Optimize solar farm performance and reduce downtime

Design Tokens

APP

RE Poweric

Optimize management and monitoring of large-scale renewables

SaaS

WEB

RE Poweric

Optimize management and monitoring of large-scale renewables

SaaS

WEB

Evervolt

Streamlined home energy setup, management, and troubleshooting

Multi-platform HEMS

Evervolt

Streamlined home energy setup, management, and troubleshooting

Multi-platform HEMS

Previously

at lastminute.com a travel product company

Content Hub

Streamlines website creation and management for lastminute.com

Website Builder

WEB

Content Hub

Streamlines website creation and management for lastminute.com

Website Builder

WEB

The beginnings

at my own company

Humanity

The waze for Health

Startup

APP EXPLORATION

Monika Zielińska

Accounting services

BRAND

Firexo

Website for innovative fire extingushing products

WEBSITE

Energia z odpadów

Branding and website for converting waste into energy.

BRAND

Monika Krowicka

Lawyer personal page

BRAND

CSI

Branding for HVAC company

BRAND

Norco

An Australian Owned Dairy Co-Operative website

WEBSITE

Saint-Gobain

Futuristic website prototype

EXPLORATION

Przerwa

Branding for a delly

BRAND

Excite

Logotype and website for an escape room

BRAND

Przerwa Szczecin

Platform for ordering customized sandwiches

BRAND

Tides From Nebula

Recording studio logotype

Pro-bono

Phantom

All-in-one encrypted app for everyday use.

APP

TEDxSzczecin

Multiple event graphic materials

Pro-bono

ANIMATION

JJ English

Kickstarter video for an english learning platform

Kickstarter

Progress & People

Coaching duo branding and website

BRAND

Targ Rybny

Branding for a local fish market

BRAND

Network Up

Application to connect people at events.

ANIMATION

Crosslive

Brand for crossfit youtube channel

BRAND

Tool stack

Over the years tools have evolved and so did I. Today my main tool for designing and prototyping is Figma. When I have the opportunity I use Protopie to show off high fidelity designs. Recently I’ve picked up Framer to create my portfolio website. For metrics, and research I use Hotjar, but when I have the chance I schedule interviews with target users and use google documents & forms.





tl;dr

Generally I try to be tool agnostic, and Im eager to see what will be the next industry standard for designing better experiences.

UI DESIGN

Figma

Framer *

Protopie

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

LOW/NO CODE

Sketch

abstract

Wordpress

Principle

ANALYTICS

Hotjar

Hotjar

Google Forms

Google Forms

UserTesting

UserTesting

Optimizely

Optimizely

3D

blender *

Spline *

Shapr3D

Cinema 4D

WORKFLOW

Slack

Raycast

ChatGPT (AI)

VSCode

JIRA

HTML5

CSS3

* I'm learning

Process and methods

There is no standard process that I can define for every project. Since shipping a product is a team effort I try to fit the project needs as much as possible given the project resources, and the people involved.

It is my responsibility to determine if I have enough data to begin iterating the design based on the methods of design thinking principles.

tl;dr

I always push for as much end-user feedback as possible, and plan my work accordingly to the resources that are available.

DISCOVERY

Empathy Maps

Customer journey map

competitive analysis

desk research

heuristic review

stakeholder interview

5 why's

DEFINE

Design principles

wireframes

user flows *

how might we

user stories

card sorting

DELIVER

design system / style guide

high fidelity designs

design documentation

usercase prototyping

user acceptance testing

a/b testing

qa/dev support

OTHER

MOBILE DESIGN

RESPONSIVE DESIGN

WCAG / a11y

Endorsements

Over the years I’ve collaborated with dozens of clients, but over the past 7 years I’ve brought my skills to companies in order to become a team player.

  • Bart Szczepansky

    Design Leader | Changemaker | Apostle of Goal-Directed Design

    2023

    He is an outstanding designer with great analytical skills, perfect communication, and work organisation, and a meticulous approach to Design Systems.

  • Sebastian Grzymała

    React Native / Mobile / TypeScript / Fullstack

    2023

    Marcin is a knowledgeable UX expert with a distinctive experience in programming. His creative suggestions significantly enhanced the administration of our design system.

  • Jagoda Myszk

    Senior Business Systems Analyst

    2023

    One of Marcin's outstanding strengths is his ability to deliver product designs on a very high level within strict timelines. Apart from his technical skills, Marcin's positive attitude and teamwork make him an absolute pleasure to work with.

  • Mariusz Zawistowicz

    Senior Product Designer, UI / UX Designer

    2023

    Marcin has been an absolute pleasure to work with. During this time I really admired his motivation and engagement to each and every project or task he was involved in.

  • Inga Gościńska

    Senior Product Designer | Senior UX/ UI Designer

    2023

    I have to say that Marcin is the best specialist regarding the creation of Design System I have met on my professional path. Despite complex functionalities, he thoroughly analyzed the problems we were trying to solve for our users.

  • Grzegorz Ras, PhD

    Program & Project Delivery Manager

    2023

    Marcin's self-taught journey into UI design, coupled with his passion for understanding how things work, has shaped him into a designer who is not only creative but also analytical. He is a true Team Player often going extra mile and sometimes wearing different hat as Product Owner and/or Product Manager.

  • Peter Ward

    Co-Founder & CEO of Humanity

    2020

    Marcin would always create high quality workmanship and was adept at turning my visions into reality and often making them better than I could have imagined.

  • Dariusz Jemielniak

    Vice President at Polish Academy of Sciences; Professor, Kozminski University

    2020

    Marcin wykonał dla mnie kilkanaście projektów, w tym dla stron o bardzo dużym ruchu (np. ling.pl) - każda była zrobiona na absolutnie najwyższym, światowym poziomie, z uwzględnieniem wszystkich potrzeb, reguł sztuki, ale także nieprawdopodobnie innowacyjnymi i nieszablonowymi rozwiązaniami i pomysłami

  • Bart Szczepansky

    Design Leader | Changemaker | Apostle of Goal-Directed Design

    2023

    He is an outstanding designer with great analytical skills, perfect communication, and work organisation, and a meticulous approach to Design Systems.

  • Sebastian Grzymała

    React Native / Mobile / TypeScript / Fullstack

    2023

    Marcin is a knowledgeable UX expert with a distinctive experience in programming. His creative suggestions significantly enhanced the administration of our design system.

  • Jagoda Myszk

    Senior Business Systems Analyst

    2023

    One of Marcin's outstanding strengths is his ability to deliver product designs on a very high level within strict timelines. Apart from his technical skills, Marcin's positive attitude and teamwork make him an absolute pleasure to work with.

  • Mariusz Zawistowicz

    Senior Product Designer, UI / UX Designer

    2023

    Marcin has been an absolute pleasure to work with. During this time I really admired his motivation and engagement to each and every project or task he was involved in.

  • Inga Gościńska

    Senior Product Designer | Senior UX/ UI Designer

    2023

    I have to say that Marcin is the best specialist regarding the creation of Design System I have met on my professional path. Despite complex functionalities, he thoroughly analyzed the problems we were trying to solve for our users.

  • Grzegorz Ras, PhD

    Program & Project Delivery Manager

    2023

    Marcin's self-taught journey into UI design, coupled with his passion for understanding how things work, has shaped him into a designer who is not only creative but also analytical. He is a true Team Player often going extra mile and sometimes wearing different hat as Product Owner and/or Product Manager.

  • Peter Ward

    Co-Founder & CEO of Humanity

    2020

    Marcin would always create high quality workmanship and was adept at turning my visions into reality and often making them better than I could have imagined.

  • Dariusz Jemielniak

    Vice President at Polish Academy of Sciences; Professor, Kozminski University

    2020

    Marcin wykonał dla mnie kilkanaście projektów, w tym dla stron o bardzo dużym ruchu (np. ling.pl) - każda była zrobiona na absolutnie najwyższym, światowym poziomie, z uwzględnieniem wszystkich potrzeb, reguł sztuki, ale także nieprawdopodobnie innowacyjnymi i nieszablonowymi rozwiązaniami i pomysłami

About me

I grew up on computer games and building LEGO Technics which developed in me a passion to create, appreciate good design and to constantly ask the question:
“How does it work?“

Today I use my passion to work with people and create meaningful experiences and tools.

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  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    I once performed on stage in a local theatre. I was a "lake".

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    At 9 years old, I won first place in my region for painting the “Ice castle of the Queen of Ice”. As a prize, I received a book on drawing. Second place was awarded a bike.

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    I have done over 300 unique origami figurines out of tram tickets when I was at colledge.

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    I have worked and failed briefly in the game industry as a UI designer. It wasn't my cup of tea, my boss saw this and led me to pursue other kinds of UI. I'm greatful for this to this day!

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    I was once a representant of Poland in the game StarCraft. I've also led the best polish clan at that time.

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    I'm a hobbist smarthome designer, and I build my own electronics, and configure my own smarthome dashboard.

    You can turn on a 💡 light at my desk by clicking here.

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    I once performed on stage in a local theatre. I was a "lake".

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    I have done over 300 unique origami figurines out of tram tickets when I was at colledge.

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    When I was a 9 I placed 1st in my voivodeship by paiting the "Ice castle of the Queen of Ice". I've won a book on how to draw.
    Second place was a bike.

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    I have worked and failed briefly in the game industry as a UI designer. It wasn't my cup of tea, my boss saw this and led me to pursue other kinds of UI. I'm greatful for this to this day!

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    I was once a representant of Poland in the game StarCraft. I've also led the best polish clan at that time.

  • RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

    I'm a hobbist smarthome designer, and I build my own electronics, and configure my own smarthome dashboard.

    You can turn on a 💡 light at my desk by clicking here.