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Hi everyone! 👋
I'm Tan from Bulgaria and my profile finally went live today!
A bit about me (story time 👀)... When COVID hit back in 2020, I hit rock bottom and felt really lost so I decided to hit the reset button. Before that I painted, went to an art school and then worked as a photographer for about three years. I knew I wanted a new & exciting craft I could make a living from. So I tried a bunch of different types of design and ended up liking web design most and it stuck!
These days I redesign Shopify stores for DTC brands and I love iiit!
Curious how you guys found yourself in design. Was it a rock-bottom moment like mine or a totally logical next step?
Thanks for the warm welcome Vince!
welcome to contra!
Thanks Nicolette!
Welcome Tan! Looking forward to see you around :p
Thank you man, for sure you will! 🙌
Oh welcome, hi! May all the clients and projects be with you!
Thank you so much Loreta!! 🙌
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New on Contra, not new to design.
I draw logos by hand, then build everything around them: the brand, the website, the store. Lately I also make product films and ads with AI.
Recent work: an RY monogram and site for a Koreatown law firm, a winged W for a defense firm, and my family's golf eyewear brand, from the mascot to Shopify.
Starting a brand, or have one that doesn't feel like you yet? Show me what you're building.
The logo-led system reads tight because the wordmark sits clean in the negative space instead of fighting the emblem — when a brand has that kind of restraint, the Shopify store usually carries the same hierarchy into the product grid and checkout without inventing new rules....
wow, impressive work
Over the past month, I've been spending more time exploring Shopify store design and thinking about what makes an online store work well.
One thing that stands out to me is that good e-commerce design involves much more than appearance.
I've been paying closer attention to:
→ How a homepage guides visitors
→ How product pages present important information
→ How collections help customers discover products
→ How navigation affects the shopping experience
→ How a store adapts to mobile screens
→ How consistent design builds a stronger brand experience
I'm also learning to think more carefully about the purpose behind each section instead of designing just because something looks good.
Every page should have a reason to exist, and every design decision should contribute to the overall experience.
I still have more to learn and improve, but each project gives me another opportunity to practice, experiment, and develop my approach.
My biggest takeaway so far: good Shopify design brings visual presentation, usability, and the customer's journey together.
What's one thing you believe every e-commerce designer should understand?
Understanding customer behavior is key to creating better shopping experiences. 👏
