Majo Puterka
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia
Toptal member since January 24, 2020
With a decade of experience, Majo specializes in web and app interface design and has contributed to projects for notable firms, including Fantasy Interactive, Zypsy, LG, Dolby, etc. He is currently holding the position of lead visual designer at Zypsy. Majo leverages his expertise to craft compelling websites for startups worldwide and enhances their work with motion graphics and 3D design.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Web and App Product Designer
Freelance
- Designed an app for a Switzerland-based startup specialized in intelligent food recognition and analysis via AR.
- Developed an iOS app, which helped easily send, receive, and manage text message conversations online.
- Designed a website for a leading two-sided liquidity provider specialized in the cryptocurrency markets.
- Designed a platform for managing legally perfect, clear, and precise GDPR requests.
- Designed a powerful online code editor in the Cloud that supports over 40 languages.
- Wrote a tutorial about creating engaging isometric illustrations in Adobe Illustrator.
- Designed a large collection of over 1000 pixel-perfect icons, available for designers at UI8 as well as at Gumroad.
- Designed an AI-driven iOS app for photo retouching.
Lead Visual Designer
Zypsy
- Designed a website for an AI-powered creator studio, contributed to UI motion, and developed various visual assets. The project earned an Awwwards Site of the Day recognition for outstanding design.
- Led design efforts for a large-scale web platform, securing AI deployment and creating visual elements and a comprehensive design library. Also collaborated on motion design to enhance the platform's user experience.
- Developed a website for an Internal Developer Portal, reducing developer overhead by creating streamlined paths to production. Established a dynamic 3D visual language using Blender and delivered a robust design system.
- Created designs for a global travel platform connecting merchants, suppliers, and consumers, shaping the overall look and feel. Contributed visual assets and collaborated with motion designers to ensure cohesive, engaging user interactions.
- Developed a website using the no-code solution Framer for a DAO-governed retail store, enabling membership via NFTs and granting the community voting rights on the store's direction. Delivered 3D visual assets to enhance the brand identity.
Lead Visual Designer
Studio Echt
- Created a clickable prototype of the main website for the leading provider of mobile phones, mobile broadband, and SIM-only deals.
- Worked on the homepage for the biggest Slovakian domain registrar and web hosting provider.
- Designed the homepage for a Munich-based shipping specialist for smart parcel monitoring and targeted customer communication.
- Participated in the redesign of the homepage for one of the largest foundations in Slovakia.
- Worked as a consultant with a focus on web and icon design.
Lead Visual Designer
Double Bubble Games
- Responsible for the functionality and UI of both the iOS and Android games.
- Created user flows and wireframes based on client requirements.
- Designed assets for two mobile games.
- Created animated prototypes and provided support for the developers.
Lead Visual Designer
PLATFORM Agency
- Designed the main website, UI, UX, and prototypes.
- Worked on an iOS app, which provides free appointment scheduling.
- Participated in the redesign of the website for the biggest bank in Slovakia.
- Worked on the user interface for a multinational electronics company and its product.
- Responsible for the motion design of the products.
- Worked on an app for one of the biggest companies in the world, which provides and offers cruise deals to the best vacation destinations on ships.
- Redesigned the website for a UK-based hosting provider.
- Designed a website for the most popular biz-tech portal in Slovakia.
UI Designer
Freelance
- Worked on the icon set for one of the largest sports betting companies in Slovakia called Doxxbet.
- Designed the UI for the iOS app, which allows its user to stream and listen to free music with no ads.
- Created a large icon set for both the iOS app and web platform for drivers.
- Prepared an animated prototype for a knowledge management product.
- Collaborated with the product designer Martin Rariga on various US-based startups, and work including UI, branding, and prototypes.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Painting
Academy of Fine Arts - Banska Bystrica
Certifications
Graphic Design Workshop - Poster
Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art of the University of West Bohemia
FESPA Serigraphy Workshop
FESPA
Skills
Tools
Sketch, InVision, Adobe CC, Adobe Illustrator, Principle, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Flash, MindNode, Milanote, Apple Keynote, Blender, Illustrator CC
Platforms
Figma, MacOS
Industry Expertise
Investments, Architecture, Events
Other
UI Design, Web Design, Mobile Design, App Design, iOS App Design, Web App UI, Web UI, Motion & Animation Design, Dashboard Design, Product Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Cryptocurrency, AE, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Email, Web Platforms, Web Applications, Clients, Email Design, Requests, Widgets, WebGL, 3D, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Finance, Money, Strategy, CGI, Visualization, Building Design, Portfolios, Museums & Exhibits, Service, Cloud, Integrated Development Environments (IDE), Landing Page Design, Programming, Coding, Conference Speaking, Event Management, News, Landing Page Optimization, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Podcasting, Design Systems, Apps, Mobile Prototypes, Texting, Communication, SMS, Conversational UI, Email Sales, Sales, Microinteractions, Animation, Crypto, Trading, Framer, Cavalry
Experience
- Motion & Animation Design - 7 years
- Web UI - 6 years
- UI Design - 6 years
- iOS App Design - 5 years
- App Design - 4 years
- Web App UI - 4 years
- Prototyping - 3 years
- Figma - 2 years
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