About
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TLDR: A kind-hearted designer with a passion for the intersection of design and technology.
When I was younger, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. At first, I thought I might become a pediatrician or some kind of doctor to help people. Then I considered becoming a mathematician, or maybe a professor. The possibilities seemed endless.
But when the time came to actually decide, I thought computers and coding might be my thing. So, I decided to get into computer science. Little did I know, things wouldn’t go as planned. I failed not once, but twice—in two different cities, at two different universities. I enjoyed computers and coding, but it was too technical for me. Spending hours in front of a dark screen, writing code, just didn’t feel right.
After those two failures and a lot of therapy, I started to see design and architecture as real possibilities. It felt strange because I never saw myself as artistic—I was terrible at drawing, painting, and sculpting. I expected to end up in something more scientific, less creative, but I decided to give it a shot.
Five years later, I graduated with a degree in design. During that time, I discovered a talent for branding, web design, animation, and motion graphics. I found my place in design, and I was happy.
Life moved forward, and I ended up studying for a master’s degree in Finland. The intersection of design and technology fascinated me, so I focused on UX and UI. Finally, I found my true calling: combining my love for tech with design to create amazing products.
Today, after more than seven years of experience—creating, failing, learning, and collaborating with incredible people—I find myself truly in love with what I do. My passion for product design, UI, and design systems has only grown stronger.
I’m still learning, still creating, and always striving to make things that truly make sense.
When I was younger, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. At first, I thought I might become a pediatrician or some kind of doctor to help people. Then I considered becoming a mathematician, or maybe a professor. The possibilities seemed endless.
But when the time came to actually decide, I thought computers and coding might be my thing. So, I decided to get into computer science. Little did I know, things wouldn’t go as planned. I failed not once, but twice—in two different cities, at two different universities. I enjoyed computers and coding, but it was too technical for me. Spending hours in front of a dark screen, writing code, just didn’t feel right.
After those two failures and a lot of therapy, I started to see design and architecture as real possibilities. It felt strange because I never saw myself as artistic—I was terrible at drawing, painting, and sculpting. I expected to end up in something more scientific, less creative, but I decided to give it a shot.
Five years later, I graduated with a degree in design. During that time, I discovered a talent for branding, web design, animation, and motion graphics. I found my place in design, and I was happy.
Life moved forward, and I ended up studying for a master’s degree in Finland. The intersection of design and technology fascinated me, so I focused on UX and UI. Finally, I found my true calling: combining my love for tech with design to create amazing products.
Today, after more than seven years of experience—creating, failing, learning, and collaborating with incredible people—I find myself truly in love with what I do. My passion for product design, UI, and design systems has only grown stronger.
I’m still learning, still creating, and always striving to make things that truly make sense.
Inter
Experience
Happysignals (current)
Senior Product Designer
Leading design initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop new features.
Sympa (2.5 years)
UX Designer
Led the company's design efforts, working closely with product and engineering teams. Built a design system from the ground up and designed multiple product features.
FIRSTBEAT (4.5 YEARS)
Lead Visual Designer
Led the company’s design efforts by creating and overseeing all aspects of branding.
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DAVID MARIN
