About Me

Hi, nice to meet you. Here is my detailed biography if you would like to learn more about me, my childhood, education, and work experience.

Childhood and first steps

1999

I was born in Donetsk. In an ordinary family, from childhood I loved to paint. I found joy in drawing and bringing my imagination to life. Fueled my passion for creation, sparking a deep love for creating and design. I eagerly engaged in drawing classes, honing my skills and nurturing my artistic expression.

Architecture education

2014-2019

DonNASA

I studied architecture, made posters, and dreamed of a great future. In my teenage years, my introduction to Photoshop sparked my interest in design and I gradually ventured into freelancing. Enrolling in an architecture program in 2015 teached me the vital principles of composition and lighting. This experience revealed that effective design is more about achieving objectives than mere creativity.

Design freelance

2015

I always wanted to do something and earn money, I was looking at freelance sites and trying to take on at least some projects. This marks the start of my freelance journey, stepping into the world of commercial projects. Every project, regardless of size, acts as a stepping stone in my evolution as a designer.

First design job

2019-2020

Business Goal

• Pre printing
• Simple Designs

My first job in printing, boring layouts, small salary, and the constant smell of paint. However engaged in repetitive and straightforward layout tasks, this wokk became a source of knowledge in areas like DPI (dots per inch), color conversions to CMYK, and necessary design allowances.

Team lead

2020-2021

Digital lab

• Managing a team of 6 people
• Website, Google ads and SMM Design

In my second professional role, I joined a start-up studio, initially focusing on creating Google Ads banners. Quickly adapting to the evolving needs of the studio, I expanded my skill set to include website design. My rapid progress led to a leadership role, where I guided a team of six designers. This experience was foundational, significantly enhancing my design and leadership abilities.

Own agency

2021

Cactus design

Team management
Design
Sales

I should also share our failures. As a small team, we decided to leave and start our own agency. I have always been drawn to the idea of creating projects according to my vision—high-quality and perfect. However, it didn't go well because we lacked experience, resulting in complete chaos.

Graphic design

2021-2023

 GigaCloud

Design of Google ads, events, merch

During this challenging time, my role in a large company proved to be incredibly educational, far beyond the confines of traditional graphic design. I learned to navigate client communications effectively, manage heavy workloads, and make decisions in ambiguous situations. This period was instrumental in sharpening my soft skills. Among my significant accomplishments was the successful execution of projects like svoe.it, which not only demonstrated my technical skills but also my resilience and adaptability in the face of unforeseen circumstances.

War and creativity

2022

War changes everything. It has revealed the true enemy and motivated me to work harder, enhance my efforts, increase my speed, and become stronger. Here are some of my works inspired by Russian aggression.

Photography

2023

At one moment, I decided not only to create something beautiful but also to capture the world's beauty.
Therefore, I chose to start photographing on film.

More photos

slavkov_v

UI/UX design job

2023-2025

Nocode Rebels

Website and app design

I joined a new no-code development studio, Nocode Rebels, as a product designer. My role focuses on building products for clients and helping shape the studio’s brand and growth. Being part of a team from the ground up gives me valuable insight into how a studio evolves, adapts, and scales.

i there now

2025

Here begins my personal brand and journey. I have launched my portfolio website, and I hope you will join me on this path.