Stefan Marinov🇧🇬

About Stefan Marinov

Head of Design at HALO Precision Diagnostics, ex. VMware, ex. Paypal

Hi, I'm Stefan, a Product designer with 15 years of experience building SaaS web, on-prem, and mobile applications. I have overseen the design of large-scale products and services. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of how to identify user needs, create intuitive user experiences, and design effective user interfaces. I use user-centered design principles to craft engaging user experiences and create delightful user interfaces. I also mentor junior designers on a daily basis, helping them deepen their understanding of the design field and progress in their careers.

I can offer insights and mentorship in the following domains:

Service design User research User testing Workshop moderating Design thinking User experience design overall Visual design User journeys Portfolio reviews

Expertise

Sessions with Stefan Marinov

• Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
• User Research Techniques (45 min): Unlock the potential of tailored research in this session tailored for Product Designers. Delve into the vast realm of user research methods and uncover the ideal techniques that align seamlessly with your specific projects. Key Takeaways: Customized Approaches: Determine which research methods best fit your project's objectives. Insightful Analysis: Extract valuable insights from user data to guide your design decisions. Applied Learning: Engage in practical exercises, simulating real-world scenarios to apply research techniques effectively.
• Craft Your Portfolio (45 min): This mentor session offers guidance on showcasing your expertise in both user experience and user interface design, ensuring your projects resonate with potential employers and clients. I will guide you through the process of presenting your projects in a way that highlights your research, problem-solving skills, and human-centered design approach. You will gain actionable insights and techniques to craft a portfolio that not only showcases your work but also tells your unique design story.

What mentees say

“I had an enlightening session with Stepan, who provided exceptional guidance on a specific case study. His amazing communication skills and deep subject knowledge made complex concepts easy to understand. Stepan’s motivation and problem-solving abilities truly inspired me. While my overall experience met expectations, I recommend others to connect with him”

“Stefan has been an incredibly dedicated and empathetic mentor. He took the time to truly understand my challenges, offered a clear actionabl, straightforward and constructive feedback, and approached my challenges and problems with precision and genuine motivation to help me progress.”

“Stefan is helping me build a case study and our two sessions so far have been really valuable. The advice he gave me wasn't just general or surface-level - it was tailored specifically to my situation. This probably saved me at least a month of trial and error so far.”