Product Designer

Tim Portnoy

Tel Aviv, Israel
Tim Portnoy

I design intuitive, visually compelling solutions for complex products and design systems. Merging technical and creative skills, I focus on user-centered functionality and aesthetics to solve diverse industry problems.

Expertise
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Brand Design
Typography
AI Generation
Marketing
Graphic Design
3D Modeling
Aeropress Pro
Tools
Figma
HTML/CSS
Stable Diffusion
Blender
Adobe Suite
Procreate
Passions
Language Learning
History Podcasts
Rougelikes
Coffee Culture
Experimental Music

What I Believe In

Human-Centered Design

Designing products that understand and serve the people who use them, with empathy and intuitive solutions.

Designing for Code

Understanding the technical limitations and possibilities to create seamless user experiences.

Continuous Improvement

Embracing iteration and feedback to create products that evolve with users' needs.

Collaborative Mindset

Design is not a solo act. Good design emerges from diverse expertise, shared passions, and collective problem-solving.

Built to Last

Designing with a focus on long-term value, rather than just following trends.

Lifelong Learning

Design education is an ongoing adventure filled with exploration, curiosity, learning from errors, and continuous growth as a designer.

Making this portfolio a reality

Coding My Portfolio from Scratch

As a designer, I realized the importance of understanding how my designs are built. Starting with zero coding knowledge, I took on the challenge to learn frontend development, in order to code my portfolio from the ground up.

Now, my portfolio serves as a testament to not only my design abilities but also my commitment to understanding and implementing the technical foundations that make those designs a reality.

This self-taught coding journey has been crucial in allowing me to deliver complete design solutions that are as functional as they are visually compelling.

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