Jaka Smonkar
UI/UX Designer
Ljubljana, Slovenia -
GMT +1
Jaka Smonkar
UI/UX Designer
/ Services, Skills, Abilities
/ Services, Skills, Abilities
What I Do Best
What I Do Best
Design thinking
Design thinking
01. How I Design
01. How I Design
I focus on creating digital products that are clear, intuitive, and built around real user behavior. From early problem understanding to final interface design, I aim to reduce friction and improve how users move through a product.
I focus on creating digital products that are clear, intuitive, and built around real user behavior. From early problem understanding to final interface design, I aim to reduce friction and improve how users move through a product.
Figma
Figma
Framer
Framer
Illustrator
Illustrator
Photoshop
Understanding User Behaviour
02. User Insight
I explore user needs, motivations, and pain points to ensure design decisions are grounded in reality. This helps create solutions that feel intuitive and relevant.
User Interviews
Surveys
Designing Clear User Flows
03. UX structure
I build logical user journeys that guide users smoothly from entry to action. The goal is to reduce friction and make interactions feel effortless.
FigJam
Information Architecture
Clean and intuitive UI
04. Interface Design
I design interfaces that prioritize clarity, consistency, and usability. Visual decisions support function—helping users understand and navigate without confusion.
Figma
Design Systems
Testing and refining ideas
05. Prototyping
I create interactive prototypes to validate concepts early and iterate quickly. This allows for better decision-making before development begins.
Figma
Framer
From design to live product
06. Web Execution
I translate designs into responsive, functional websites using modern tools and basic front-end knowledge. I focus on performance, usability, and clean implementation.
HTML/CSS
SEO
Understanding user behaviour
02. User Insight
I explore user needs, motivations, and pain points to ensure design decisions are grounded in reality. This helps create solutions that feel intuitive and relevant.
User interviews
Surveys
Designing clear user flows
03. UX Structure
I build logical user journeys that guide users smoothly from entry to action. The goal is to reduce friction and make interactions feel effortless.
Fig Jam
Information Architecture
Clean and intuitive UI
04. Interface Design
I design interfaces that prioritize clarity, consistency, and usability. Visual decisions support function—helping users understand and navigate without confusion.
Figma
Design Systems
Framer
Testing and refining ideas
05. Prototyping
I create interactive prototypes to validate concepts early and iterate quickly. This allows for better decision-making before development begins.
Figma
Framer
From design to live product
06. Web Execution
I translate designs into responsive, functional websites using modern tools and basic front-end knowledge. I focus on performance, usability, and clean implementation.
Framer
HTML/CSS
SEO
Jaka Smonkar
UI UX Designer
/ About me
/ About me
What I Care About
What I Care About
/ Background
Education
My background sits at the intersection of business and design. I earned my bachelor’s degree at the University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business, focusing on international business and management. Now, I’m completing a master’s in Business Informatics, where I’m writing my thesis on UI/UX—focusing on how design builds user trust.
/ Beyond Design
On The Wall
Climbing is where I reset and think clearly. It challenges both physical and mental limits, requiring focus, patience, and constant problem-solving. Each route is a puzzle—breaking down complex moves into deliberate steps and learning through failure. Whether I’m on the wall or working on a design, the mindset is the same: stay calm and adapt.
/ Beyond Design
On The Wall
Climbing is where I reset and think clearly. It challenges both physical and mental limits, requiring focus, patience, and constant problem-solving. Each route is a puzzle—breaking down complex moves into deliberate steps and learning through failure. Whether I’m on the wall or working on a design, the mindset is the same: stay calm and adapt.
/ Background
Education
My background sits at the intersection of business and design. I earned my bachelor’s degree at the University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business, focusing on international business and management. Now, I’m completing a master’s in Business Informatics, where I’m writing my thesis on UI/UX—focusing on how design builds user trust.
Idesigndigitalproductsbyturningcomplexityintoclarity.Withabackgroundinbusiness,Iapproachdesignwithafocusonstructure,usability,andrealimpact—creatingexperiencesthatworkforbothusersandtheproduct.
Idesigndigitalproductsbyturningcomplexityintoclarity.Withabackgroundinbusiness,Iapproachdesignwithafocusonstructure,usability,andrealimpact—creatingexperiencesthatworkforbothusersandtheproduct.
Idesigndigitalproductsbyturningcomplexityintoclarity.Withabackgroundinbusiness,Iapproachdesignwithafocusonstructure,usability,andrealimpact—creatingexperiencesthatworkforbothusersandtheproduct.
/ Selected Work Samples
/ Selected Work Samples
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
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Complete Portfolio
Complete Portfolio
Updated portfolio showcase, as of March, 2026.
Updated portfolio showcase, as of March, 2026.
/ Contact Information
/ Contact Information
Let’s Get Started
Let’s Get Started
✱ Let’s work together ✱ Let’s work together
✱ Let’s work together ✱ Let’s work together
jaka.smonkar1@gmail.com
+386 31 500 389
031 500 389
2026
2026
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