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
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.