Hello, I'm Benas

For over a decade, I've dedicated my life to crafting user experiences and scaling businesses. My passion lies in building products that make a difference.

My 3 core pillars: exceptional user experience, high-performing teams, and cutting-edge technology (AI).

Startups

  • Keyla2024

    Launched an innovative platform that leverages the latest and most advanced AI models to transform the landscape of user-generated content (UGC) video creation.

  • Invoics2024

    Solo-founded a platform that simplifies invoicing, allowing businesses to generate, edit, and export invoices to PDF in minutes. The platform supports bulk invoicing, customizable templates, and integrates with Stripe.

  • Wizlogo2019-2024

    Established a web-based platform enabling users to create logotypes in minutes. I led initiatives including platform development, SEO, link building, AI integration, and achieved 90,000 monthly organic visitors.

  • Okinos & Digimeri2022-2024

    As a hobby, co-founded multiple design and development agencies, generating a combined yearly revenue just shy of $1 million. I led both agencies, overseeing teams and projects that spanned diverse industries and high-profile clients.

  • Atlasmic2020-2022

    Built a B2B sales acceleration platform from the ground up, achieving profitability and being featured as a Staff Pick on the Shopify App Store. I developed the early design vision, managed a small team, and oversaw the platform's growth.

  • Yesno2024

    On-demand platform providing access to a curated team of designers, eliminating the complexities of managing full-time employees.

  • Saint2024

    AI-powered personalized Bible-based guidance, audio stories, prayer support, and daily devotions accessible anytime, anywhere.

  • Closeheat2014-2016

    A platform for designers to easily change HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or CoffeeScript in the browser. It was featured as the top #1 in the MaterializeCSS showcase list.

Professional highlights

  • 1stDibs2020-2024

    Directed the design vision and strategy for the Design Manager product, leading to its sale for $14.8 million. I created the design system for 1stDibs, the world's leading luxury marketplace, serving both B2C and B2B markets.

  • Hostinger2017-2020

    Led and expanded the design team, setting product vision, aligning OKRs, and integrating the latest design patterns across apps. I established the foundation of Hostinger's design, which is still used to this day.

  • Ubie2016-2017

    As a product designer, focused on large enterprise clients, with key initiatives including UX wireframing and UI design. I worked closely with cross-functional teams to develop design strategies that aligned with business goals.

Experiments and projects

  • Urano UI Kit2019

    Sketch UI kit with 5 premade templates and 30 components, helping over 10,000 designers worldwide.

  • Trustum2018

    Facebook Messenger-based chatbot for real-time reaction to negative online reviews.

  • Big Little Banner2018

    Digital art form – technology with artistry in the digital space.

  • Pathoscope2013-2014

    Crowdsourced platform for sharing learning paths.

  • PaperGod2014

    Mobile app that turns A4 photos to wireframes.

  • Pamokyk2014

    Social platform for exchanging skills.