II met Alex completely by chance — I found him on a freelance platform when I was looking for a designer to help me build the very first prototype of my startup. He was the fifth person I spoke to, and the first one who really “clicked.”

From that moment, we ended up working together for almost two years, and during that time we went through everything imaginable in design: from the earliest rough prototypes to fully polished, production-ready design systems, mobile versions, branding, and even several side projects.

One of Alex’s greatest strengths is his ability to express his thoughts with absolute clarity and confidence. He’s not afraid to speak his mind in a constructive way, to challenge ideas, or to have deep, reasoned discussions. Working with him never felt like “designer vs. founder” — it was always a thoughtful dialogue that led to better solutions. He’s incredibly open-minded, listens carefully, and is willing to revisit his own perspectives if presented with solid reasoning. His breadth of design knowledge is remarkable; he would often reference examples and concepts I had never encountered before, with a keen eye for direction and user perspective.

What sets Alex apart is how he bridges creativity with execution. He’s able to take an idea or a rough prototype and, together with you, build it into a fully fledged product with a UI kit and identity that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in the industry. His work is always production-ready and effortless to hand off to developers. On top of that, Alex integrates seamlessly with teams.

He challenges ideas (never people), argues thoughtfully, listens carefully, and is willing to revisit his own position when presented with solid reasoning.

Importantly, Alex is consistently curious and technically adaptable. He’s very open to learning new things and trying new tools; when something is unfamiliar, he picks up the practical, technical usage fast — how to apply a tool effectively, not just the high-level theory. During our collaboration we also experimented with several other projects, and Alex contributed a lot there as well — diving in quickly, adopting new workflows, and making himself useful from day one.

Over the course of our collaboration, we had different project managers, developers, and even shifted directions multiple times — and not once did he have issues adapting or communicating. He connects with people naturally and helps create a positive, collaborative atmosphere wherever he works.

In the end, the project didn’t turn out exactly the way we had envisioned — but not because of Alex. The challenges were managerial and technical: the underlying technology landscape was evolving rapidly, our development couldn’t always keep up, and there were financial and organizational hurdles.

Through all of this, Alex remained a pillar of stability and support. He backed the team, supported me personally, adapted to constant changes, helped rethink solutions, and brought clarity and calm to difficult situations. He wasn’t just a talented designer — he was a true partner, someone who helps shape a healthy and productive team environment.

Working with Alex is genuinely a pleasure. He’s fast, thoughtful, open, and deeply committed. I honestly believe finding someone like him is a rare stroke of luck.