- From : Buje, Croatia
- Born : 03. July 1981.
- Cell : +385 99427 44 81
- Email : gordan.valenta@gmail.com
18+ years of work experience
450+ completed projects
About Me
I'm a Passionate web designer who loves simplicity in things and crafts beautiful user interfaces with love.
Greetings, I am Gordan Valenta, an experienced web designer from Buje, Croatia, with over 18 years of professional experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of clients from all around the globe.
One of the things that I value most in my work is the ability to support my clients in achieving their goals. I believe that my role as a web designer is not just to create visually appealing and user-friendly designs but also to provide guidance and assistance to my clients throughout the design process. Whether it is through listening attentively to their needs and concerns or offering creative solutions to help them achieve their objectives, I always strive to be there for my clients.
As a designer, I am also known for my innovative approach to problem-solving. I enjoy thinking outside the box and exploring new ideas and concepts to create unique and engaging designs that stand out from the crowd. My passion for innovation drives me to constantly seek out new technologies and techniques that can enhance my work and deliver better results for my clients.
My Services
What I Do
Web Design
I design websites with engaging visuals and intuitive features that provide an optimal user experience.
Brand Identity
I design brand identities that visually represent a brand's values and resonate with its target audience, through creating unique logos, color palettes, and other visual elements.
Logo Design
I design logos that capture a brand's identity and values, using typography, color, and imagery to create a memorable and impactful representation of the brand.
Mobile Design
I design user-friendly interfaces for mobile devices, focusing on optimizing user experience through intuitive navigation and easy-to-use features that are optimized for mobile screens.
Prototyping
Prototyping and sketching communicate new ideas through visual representations of product or system design and functionality.
Graphic Design
I create effective visual content using typography, imagery, and color schemes to convey messages to specific audiences in both print and digital formats.
Skills
My Expertise Area
Using now:
HTML 95%
CSS 95%
Sass 95%
Less 95%
JavaScript (jQuery) 50%
Grunt 20%
Git 90%
PHP 20%
Figma 95%
Adobe XD 90%
Sketch 90%
Photoshop 95%
Illustrator 90%
Adobe InDesign 85%
CMS (Magento, Wordpress) 90%
Learning:
Design system 30%
React 10%
NodeJs 10%
Other skills:
English B1/B2 75%
Italian C1 90%
My Services
My Education
Electrical Engineering and Computing
Student
1995. – 1999.School of Electrical engineering and Computing „Vladimir Gortan“, Buje
Electrical engineering and computing is a multidisciplinary field that involves designing and developing electrical and computer systems. It focuses on electronic circuits, communication systems, computer networks, and software engineering.
Web designer
Student
2005. – 2006.Private School for Web Design, "Astoria", Rijeka
At the private school for web design, "Astoria," in Rijeka, I completed a comprehensive program that equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to design and develop modern, user-friendly websites. Throughout the program, I gained a deep understanding of web design principles and learned to code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. My education at Astoria has given me the foundation and passion to pursue a career in web design.
Experience
Work History
Electrical engineer
Eletrical sector
2001. - 2002.I.E.M. d.o.o., San Sebastian 14, Buje
Assembling, testing, and packaging electric motors, generators, and transformers in a manufacturing environment.
Computer repair technician
IT sector
2002. - 2003.Binar d.o.o., Istarska 22, Buje
Responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing computer hardware, software, and network issues.
Computer repair technician
IT sector
2003. - 2006.Digitron d.o.o., Digitronska 33, Buje
In this role, I am tasked with identifying and resolving a wide range of computer issues, including problems with hardware components, software applications, and network connectivity. As a computer repair technician, my responsibilities include diagnosing issues, troubleshooting potential solutions, and implementing effective repairs to restore systems to full functionality.
Web designer
IT sector
2006. - 2012.Webstudio d.o.o., Čićarijska 10, Rijeka
As a web designer involves utilizing my creative and technical skills to produce visually attractive and easy-to-navigate websites for clients. I work closely with clients to grasp their specific requirements and preferences, keep myself updated with the latest design trends, and communicate effectively to deliver quality work.
Web designer / Computer technician
IT sector
2012. - 2017.Digitron d.o.o., Digitronska 33, Buje
The job involves two primary responsibilities: updating a website and repairing computer hardware and software.
For website updates, the main duties include adding new products, updating existing product descriptions, creating new content for the website, and maintaining a blog.
The second responsibility involves diagnosing and repairing computer hardware and software issues for clients.
Startup Co-Founder / Lead designer
IT sector
2014. - 2017.Couponhaat
Couponhaat is an Indian e-commerce company that specializes in providing discount coupons, promo codes, and deals for various online shopping websites.
As the lead designer at a startup company, my responsibilities involve defining our design vision and strategy, managing design projects from start to finish, building and leading a design team, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting user research, creating design guidelines, staying up-to-date with design trends, and providing design leadership.
Web designer
IT sector
2017. - nowVapour International d.o.o., DIgitronska 2, Buje
As a web designer my main responsibility is to create and maintain visually appealing and user-friendly websites using Magento, PHP, jQuery, and other relevant technologies
In addition to website design, I also work on designing and implementing B2B e-commerce solutions for our clients. This involves working closely with our development team to ensure that the solutions we deliver are fully functional and optimized for performance.
Web designer (Freelancer)
IT sector
2005. - nowAs a freelance web designer, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients from all over the world. With over 450+ projects completed, I have gained extensive experience in delivering high-quality web design solutions that cater to the unique needs and objectives of each client. My ability to work with a wide range of clients, coupled with my technical expertise and creative approach, has enabled me to build a reputation as a reliable and versatile web designer in the industry.
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