Alex Yakir
Figma GitHub LinkedIn X/Twitter Download CV hi@alexyakir.comA craft-driven designer and systems thinker with 14 years of experience shaping human-computer interaction. I combine deep frontend expertise with a strong focus on signal over noise.
Shadow Stack
An app for smooth shadows, built on a system of depth that lets you decide how high each surface floats above the ground.
Figma 3D Tilt
Explore your Figma layer structure in 3D with this plugin.
Functional UI Kit
Award-winning design system aligning what's possible.
EasySizes
Shopify app for real-life size comparisons.
Design Engineer
A designer at core who went all in on engineering. TypeScript, TDD, smart/dumb components, team PRs, code reviews, cicd, and zero-voodoo CSS expertise. Shipped at Wix, Agoda, & Navina.
Advise & Support
Been fortunate to advise & support teams like NanoClaw, HoneyBook, & Anima. Story & brand ahead of a funding round. Hands on code support. Advisory on product market fit.
Design Management
Helped companies needing stronger interaction design principles & frontend practice. Convinced leadership to back ux patterns, worked with engineers new to frontend.
Teaching
Taught design & frontend basics to B.Des. students at Shenkar. A branded HTML/CSS course for designers caught on too.
Awards
Adobe Design Achievement Award.
Figma Creators Fund.