I’m a product designer, builder and design systems author with a focus on complex problem solving

I’m a product designer, builder and design systems author with a focus on complex problem solving

I’m a product designer, builder and design systems author with a focus on complex problem solving

Originally from Greece, I studied industrial design where I learned about the impact design has and how it affects peoples everyday lives. This led me to join product design lab for three years, a place that helped me improve my problem solving skills. This was the moment that I started seeing myself more as a designer and maker.

Going forward, I now live in Hamburg, Germany - where I continue building products and services that impact they lives of people all around the world. I find joy in my work when I am able to collaborate with multiple roles and people and create experiences that have a net positive impact. From 2020 and after I was able to work on various industries and projects, authoring many design systems and ui kits as well as build complex B2B Saas products.

Elsewhere

You can also find me in other platforms.

Some facts about me

During my career I have taken the role of a founding or sole designer multiple times. During these periods i wore many hats in order to ship products but I always followed three principles.

Design with data

Design with data
Design with data

Leveraging user insights and analytics to inform design decisions, ensuring solutions are grounded in empirical evidence and user behavior.

Design in systems

Design in systems
Design in systems

Creating cohesive and scalable design systems that promote consistency, efficiency, and flexibility across products and platforms.

Design with intention

Design with intention
Design with intention

Crafting purposeful and meaningful experiences by aligning design decisions with user needs, business goals, and brand values.

Experience and highlights

Product designer

Event Inc Group, 2024 - 2025

  • Guided design efforts across multiple platforms to ensure cohesive, user-friendly experiences.

  • Identified friction points and implemented solutions that improved conversion rates for targeted audiences.

  • Built and maintained a unified component library, reducing development time and enhancing consistency

  • Fostered strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to refine user journeys.

Product designer

xChange, 2022 - 2024

  • Led design system education initiatives, facilitating workshops for 50+ peers, improving team efficiency by 20%.

  • Organized AMA sessions, supporting designers, product managers, and engineers, enhancing cross-functional knowledge sharing.

  • Refined token structure of foundational design elements, increasing design consistency and reducing errors by 15%.

  • Acted as the primary contact for design system-related queries, establishing expertise.

  • Launched multiple new product flows for B2B SaaS products, contributing to a 15% increase in user satisfaction.

  • Authored comprehensive design system documentation, including a new UI kit, improving project alignment.

  • Conducted stakeholder alignment workshops, fostering cross-functional collaboration.

  • Led product projects from ideation to delivery, establishing clear success metrics and achieving targets.

  • Developed 51 components and 18 modules, enhancing the modular design framework.

  • Created a scalable design token structure, ensuring long-term design system robustness.

Product designer

Kinvent, 2022

  • Overhauled primary SaaS product across multiple devices, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement.

  • Streamlined app navigation and user flows through optimized information architecture.

  • Introduced a design system, promoting cross-team collaboration and ensuring a consistent design language.

  • Led end-to-end design processes, translating complex requirements into user-centered experiences.

  • Developed data visualization guidelines based on customer feedback.

Product designer

CGWorks, 2021 - 2022

  • Collaborated on diverse projects for prominent B2B clients, enhancing digital event experiences, revamping websites, and optimizing user flow.

  • Played a pivotal role in redesigning the company's 3D online visualization tool, improving load times by 15%.

  • Created impactful experiences for digital events, aligning designs with client objectives and user expectations.

  • Translated complex technical concepts into intuitive, user-friendly designs with a strong user-centered focus.

  • Conducted usability tests to enhance user experiences.

Product designer

Freelancer, 2016 - 2020

  • Launched web experiences, resulting in a 25% average increase in client user engagement.

  • Redesigned user interfaces for 10+ websites, improving usability and customer satisfaction by 30%.

  • Created responsive design solutions for mobile and web platforms, enhancing accessibility and user experience.

  • Developed and maintained design systems for multiple clients, ensuring consistent branding and design language.

  • Conducted user research and usability testing, leading to a 20% reduction in user error rates across redesigned interfaces.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Design

Technological Institute of Western Macedonia

UX Design: From Concept to Prototype

Coursera

Nikos Banis

Nikos Banis

Product Designer

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