Howdy, I'm Maciej.
I am a designer grateful that his profession lets him understand the modern world.
Let’s be honest. I didn’t dream as a kid to become a digital designer (computers back then were not ubiquitous), nor I chose my studies with an intent to become one. But having six years of experience as a digital designer under my belt I can only thank my younger self (and some luck) for all decisions that led me to have one of the greatest jobs I could think of.
I also think that my non-obvious career path gave me a broader perspective and taught to tackle design problems from various perspective. And now I benefit heavily on such approach when dealing with complex design challenges at Equinix.
Previously, I worked for companies such as Deloitte (2020-2021), General Electric (2018-2020) and Bank Millennium (2016-2018). You can track my whole career back to university times here.
Outside of work, I enjoy raising my daughter. I spend late evenings designing stuff or learning cursive writing.
My path to becoming a UX Designer
I majored in Architecture and during my studies I developed interest in software design.
The characteristic of architecture studies requires from students to learn various programs to be able to present their projects in best possible way. Autocad, Archicad, Revit, 3D Studio Max, Rhino 3D, Sketchup – you name it.
Of course, none of computer tools is superior to pencil and paper when you want to design without technical constraints. But, eventually you will have to transfer your ideas to some more precise tool and give them a reality check.
You can achieve the final effect in each of the programs mentioned above, but with different effort and ease. Some actions are piece of cake in Archicad, whereas making the same thing may take hours in 3D Studio Max.
That all led me to think that it would be inspiring to be the person that helps to make life of thousands around the globe easier by making the desired feature of a software the right way.
And so, here I am.
My tools of work
Curiosity, perseverance, humility and several popular design apps.