Kiril Velkov
Kiril Velkov

Transforming ideas into products people love to use.

Kiril Velkov

About Product Experience Designer
Location Dublin, Ireland
Passions User-centricity / problem solving

Experience designer with 18 years in the field and a dual background in UX and product design.

Delivering results for users and teams

Kiril is an exceptional professional whose natural leadership shines through every B2B and B2C project he leads. His extensive experience allows him to adapt quickly and deliver efficient results that are a significant asset to any business. Kiril's commitment to excellence and his knack for driving successful outcomes are truly commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend him for his remarkable leadership and professional skills.
Marius Plamenov Senior Product Designer
I had the pleasure to work with Kiril on couple of projects while employed by Flow Communications. Kiril is a great multitasker who contributed greatly to the company growth. He is a true visionary with positive attitude, always there to help and lead the project. He is honest, results driven and focused on the goals which in turn made my collaboration with him an absolute pleasure. Who works with Kiril do not obtain only a good UX Designer, but a really good partner for elevated results.
Nomthandazo Peyise CX Manager at FNB
Kiril has an exceptional eye for UX/UI and an instinct for elegant, intuitive design. His attention to detail is obsessive in the best way, nothing is accidental, and every interaction feels refined, balanced, and intentional. The result is work that feels polished, premium, luxurious, and genuinely world-class. He brings a bold, intelligent, and witty personality to every project, making collaboration both effortless and energising.
Charné Coetzee Consultant & Facilitator
Kiril is a person of high personal integrity, highly committed and he acts honestly and openly in conflict resolution. He is a professional focused on results, a collaborative individual, and a team player. He resolves all challenges with merit and consistency.
Pascal Janshen COO Fairplay
The best mentors emerge unexpectedly. Kiril took over my projects and we connected instantly. He is a passionate, adaptable expert who delivers flawless work under pressure. He is highly organised. He excels independently and strengthens the entire team. I was assigned to train him. He became my mentor. Kiril invests immense effort into helping others grow. He will be an exceptional addition to your organisation. Get him on your team immediately.
Martyna Tomaszewska UX Lead / Associate Director
Kiril consistently delivers high-quality UX work grounded in strong user research and a clear understanding of user behaviour. He excels at translating insights into practical design solutions that genuinely improve the user experience and solve real product problems. He is a highly effective communicator and collaborator, working seamlessly with product, engineering and stakeholder teams. His professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to quality make him a trusted and valuable partner.
Gabriela Cotoara AI Trainer
Kiril is an excellent designer and UX specialist. I often requested him for my projects because of his superb eye and professional efficiency. He consistently delivers beautiful, fresh designs that exceed expectations, always on or ahead of deadline. He is a kind, professional individual who taught me a great deal about design. His experience also helped shape my thinking on project costing and effective UX strategies. He would be a great addition to any team.
Thabs Royds Content & Communication Director

Skills & Tech Stack

UX/UI Design

  • Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, User Tracking Software.
  • Low & High-fidelity prototypes and wireframes.
  • User flows, Edge cases, Empty and Error States
  • Motion graphics and dev-ready hand-off.
  • Agile principles, Double Diamond, Quantitative & Qualitative Research
  • AI Rapid usability testing

Product Design

  • Figma, Miro, Notion, Jira
  • Manage complete product life cycles from research to launch
  • Map user journeys, design thinking workshops
  • Build priority matrices to direct product decisions
  • Technical constraints, Performance limits, API structure

AI and Development

  • Vibe coding
  • Local LLM environments configuration, OpenClaw
  • Language models testing
  • Front-end integration via Astro and Tailwind CSS
  • Custom architecture and CMS integrations
  • Files compression and encoding

Optimisation

  • Performance Design
  • Data Analysis
  • Information Architecture
  • Journey Mapping
  • Device type and screen size optimisation

UX Research and Data

  • Cross-Functional Data Synthesis
  • Enterprise Field Research & Shadowing
  • Validating at Scale. A/B testing
  • Governance and Research Ops

Design Leadership
& Strategy

  • Progress tracking across multiple assignees and projects
  • Hiring and establishing career progression paths for staff
  • Design resources allocation and negotiations
  • Organisation of research and design initiatives
  • Visual and structural standards for all upcoming product releases