Krisztian S. Szilagyi

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Hi! I'm Krisz,

Principal Product Designer
& Senior UX Consultant

Budapest, Hungary

With 15+ years of experience bridging complex engineering logic with high-converting, user-centric digital experiences, I specialize in Product Velocity and Design Systems Architecture.

I partner with startups and enterprises to architect multi-tenant platforms, streamline design governance, and eliminate design debt.

By synchronizing design and engineering workflows through token-based architectures, slot-based components, and AI-augmented tools, I build scalable environments that accelerate feature delivery while keeping user experience consistent and accessible.

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Impact Highlights

Systemic Efficiency

Built slot-based design systems that reduced core enterprise feature development cycles by up to 60%, cutting time-to-market from 2 weeks down to 5 days.

Conversion Growth

Used qualitative research, behavioral analytics, and iterative A/B testing to drive a verified +32% lift in onboarding conversions across high-volume acquisition campaigns.

Global Scale

Engineered multi-tenant cloud platforms operating across 13 countries, processing over 1.5M annual credit applications.

Complexity Management

Simplified complex domain workflows—from Web3 and decentralized community governance to intricate Fintech logic including KYC/AML, lending, and corporate tax portal digitization.

Technical & Design Expertise

Design & Systems Architecture

  • Design System Strategy & Governance

  • Token-based Architecture & Slot-based Component Libraries

  • Multi-tenant Systems & Design Ops Protocols

  • Figma System Architecture & AI-Augmented Workflows

Research & Strategy

  • Qualitative & Quantitative User Research

  • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) & A/B Testing

  • Behavioral Analytics & Stakeholder Governance

Domain & Technical

  • Fintech & Web3: Lending logic, KYC/AML workflows, automated credit applications, decentralized governance

  • Accessibility & Standards: WCAG Compliance, Fintech regulatory UX standards

  • Engineering Alignment: Front-end architecture concepts (HTML/CSS, Component logic)

Professional Experience

2023 – 2026

Strategic Product Consultant

Self-Employed

  • Architected end-to-end UX for decentralized community platforms, translating complex Web3/blockchain logic into accessible Web2-like user journeys.

  • Established high-performance design cultures and Design Ops protocols within high-growth startups to synchronize rapid development with product strategy.

2020 – 2023

Chief Design Officer

Circeo Labs Ltd.

  • Engineered the design system for a multi-tenant cloud lending platform operating across 13 countries, processing 1.5M+ annual credit applications.

  • Created a slot-based system that reduced feature development cycles from 2 weeks to 5 days (60% efficiency gain).

  • Bridged traditional banking security with SaaS velocity by turning intricate backend lending and KYC requirements into intuitive UI.

2018 – 2020

UX Lead & Art Director

Lensa Inc.

  • Redesigned core onboarding flows using behavioral analytics and A/B testing, driving a verified +32% lift in conversion rates.

  • Deployed the company's first internal Design System, streamlining design-to-dev workflows across high-volume US acquisition channels.

2013 – 2018

UX/UI Designer

Freelance (Deloitte & Ogilvy Projects)

  • Digitized legacy Corporate Income Tax (CIT) processes into node-based validation engines for Deloitte.

  • Built interactive, high-fidelity prototypes for complex fiscal workflows to secure internal capital sponsorship for full application builds.

2008 – 2013

Visual Designer & Art Director

Early Career

  • Delivered visual design, identity systems, and early-stage interfaces for global brands including Samsung, Pfizer, Volvo, Disney, and 20th Century Fox.