A designer and developer—helping people shape digital products and visual systems.
I’m a Montreal-based designer specializing in interrelating humans and technology through reductive design and code. Over the last decade, I’ve had the pleasure of helping people build companies, develop brands, and digital products with a focus on simplicity, usability, and scalability.
Currently shaping the future of open photography as the Head of Design at Unsplash (acquired by Getty Images in 2021).
Previously, I helped Crew build a marketplace of highly-vetted freelancers and securing a $7MM funding round to establish a new economy around photography. We then built the world’s most beautiful co-working space and café before getting acquired by Dribbble (2017).
Find me elsewhere on the web: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or e-mail me at info@kirillz.com.
Select Work
I’ve been fortunate enough to work on a wide range of projects that have shaped Unsplash to where it is today: from conceptualization and research to strategic planning, visual design, and implementation. Here are some of my favorites.
Special Projects & Collaborations
I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the smartest people in the industry, making the following projects especially memorable.
Features
A selection of features, interviews and talks.