Stoyan Stoyanov

Designed innovative spaces and environments based on a communication strategy to create engaging and interactive brand experiences. Projects include: tradeshows, events, interactives, activations, products, commercial spaces, interfaces and virtual environments.

Client Portfolio: LG, Discover, Google, Bethesda, Clarisonic, Intel, Funai, Safilo, SAP, Steve Madden, Verizon, Motorola, Adidas, GE, Philips, DirecTV and others.

Responsibilities:
• Designed and developed concepts through inspiration boards, technology/design trend reports, storyboards, customer journeys, experience maps, presentation decks
• Researched competitive/adjacent brands, overall market, best practices and trends using quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Take concepts to completed detailed solutions through multiple iterations using different mediums including 3d renderings, vector plans, wireframes and animations
• Ensured designs met strategic goals, were on time and within budget.
• Worked effectively in a highly collaborative environment within multidisciplinary teams including senior management, creative directors, account executives, project managers, estimators, engineers, marketing and production teams.
• Presented ideas and concepts to colleagues, partners and clients
• I was the creative lead with a key role in winning new multi-million dollar businesses
• Proposed and implemented various improvements to the Creative Department’s design processes and technologies.

Peekseed is a personalized visual platform for news aggregation and delivery. (startup)

Responsibilities:
• Managed the web and application development teams between the US and Europe in collaboration with designers, founders and investors.
• Set the technological direction through strategic consulting for web and mobile UX, A/B testing, conducting beta tests, public launch, marketing and PR
• Conducted immersive user research, concept testing, usability testing, and analytics
• Identified and negotiated with third-party vendors and platform service providers

3DBG Network is a non-profit online community supporting creative artists and designers by giving them the opportunity to promote their work and connect with others. 3DBG offers a wide variety of free services including personal profile and portfolio gallery, interactive forum, job board, online courses, live workshops and professional event coordination.

Lead Designer and Information Architect for various websites

Responsibilities:
• Produced initial concept and designs; executed front-end development, beta testing, live launch, SEO optimization and browser alignment
• Worked effectively with project management, accounting, marketing and development teams to translate client goals into meaningful brand experiences
• Worked simultaneously with multiple clients and projects