Blagovest Dimitrov🇧🇬
Chief Design Officer at MClimate Jsc
About Blagovest Dimitrov
Chief Design Officer at MClimate Jsc
Blagovest Dimitrov is a pioneering AR Creator, Designer, and Entrepreneur with a significant impact in the field of augmented reality. As one of the first AR creators on Instagram and a participant in TikTok’s Effect House beta program, his innovative AR effects have amassed over 30 billion impressions. A staunch advocate for AR technology, Blagovest believes it represents the future of digital interaction. In 2019, he collaborated with Angel Petkov to develop the “Frames” AR glasses concept, and in 2020, he released his song “GOT A FILTER,” with its video entirely shot using his AR effects. Blagovest has authored more than 300 AR effects on Instagram and TikTok, gaining a social media following exceeding 500,000. His expertise and contributions have earned him the roles of official Meta Spark AR partner and TikTok Effect House ambassador. Blagovest's journey in design and technology spans over a decade, marked by his entrepreneurial spirit and a degree in Design from New Bulgarian University. He co-founded MClimate, a Bulgarian tech company, where he serves as Chief Design Officer. In this role, he oversees brand development, product design, and the company's visual identity across all media channels.
Throughout his career, Blagovest has received numerous accolades:
2013: Won the special audience award in the UniCredit Innovative Mobile Application Contest for his project DareU.
2014: Victorious in the Vivacom App Contest with “Questionary,” aimed at revolutionizing children's learning methods.
2014: Founded MClimate, a world leader IoT company in producing hardware and software solutions for Smart Buildings.
2017: Designed the futuristic “Instaglasses” project with Angel Petkov, recognized by Behance as a top product design.
2017: Guest speaker at TedX Pazardzhik alongside Lyubomir Yanchev.
2017: Named a laureate of the New Europe 100 by Google, Financial Times, and Respublica, highlighting top innovators in Central and Eastern Europe.
2019: Listed in Forbes 30 under 30 Bulgaria.
2020: Became a Meta Spark AR Partner.
2022: Became a TikTok Effect House Ambassador.
2022: Collaborated with the biggest football club in Bulgaria, Levski Sofia, to create the world's first AR fan hoodie, selling more than 3,000 pieces in just one month and generating $150,000 in revenue for the club.
2024: Won a bronze award at the KYIV International Advertising Festival in the category CRAFT/TECHNOLOGY/USE OF TECHNOLOGY/NEW REALITIES for the campaign "Unlimited Party Filter," part of Vivacom’s 2023 BTL activities, realized in collaboration with Direct Media KREZ.
Blagovest Dimitrov's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the MClimate brand, which he has designed to perfection. His commitment to integrating smart technologies into home and public spaces drives his continuous pursuit of excellence in conceptual tech projects.
Expertise
Sessions with Blagovest Dimitrov
- Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session