Who I am

👋🏻 Hey, I’m David Gopar

👋🏻 Hey, I’m David Gopar

Designing human-centered, high-impact experiences that work in real life — not just on screens.
A little about me

I’m a Senior Product Designer focused on designing digital products for complex, real-world environments — where decisions matter and systems must work under pressure.

Over the past 12+ years, I’ve worked across aviation, fintech, real-money gaming and public administration, helping organisations transform complex operations into clear, reliable digital experiences.

My work often sits at the intersection of people, systems and critical decisions — designing products that professionals rely on every day.

Because good design is not only about interfaces.

It’s about how systems behave in the real world.

I’m particularly interested in designing products that support decision-making and operational workflows, where design can directly improve efficiency, reduce errors and increase trust in the system.

Outside of work, I enjoy cycling, travelling and spending time with my family, which helps me stay curious and continuously learning.

What I Bring to the Team
End-to-end product thinking

From discovery and research to delivery, aligning design with product and business realities.

Systems & strategic thinking

Designing beyond screens by understanding how products behave within complex ecosystems.

Collaboration & facilitation

Helping multidisciplinary teams move forward through shared understanding and structured decision-making.

Insight-driven design

Combining qualitative research, behavioural insights and data to guide product evolution.

Solving complexity with clarity

Turning difficult problems into solutions that feel simple, intuitive and reliable.

What guides my work
What guides my work

These are the principles that shape how I approach design, collaboration and product decisions.

These are the principles that shape how I approach design, collaboration and product decisions.

Experience

WORK

2022 – Present

Senior Product Designer

Atlantis Techonology
Complex systems
Regulated environments
End-to-end delivery
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2021 – 2022

UX Instructor – Master’s in User Experience Design

International University of La Rioja (UNIR)
UX education
Design systems
Prototyping practice
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2017 – 2022

UX/ UI Designer

KenTech by SportPesa
High-scale platforms
Real-money flows
Multi-market design
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2014 – 2017

Interaction & Visual Designer

e.Kuantia - Electronic Money Institution
Financial services
Compliance systems
Trust-critical design
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2014

Visual Designer

CDG Brand Ireland
Brand design
Visual systems
Digital experiences
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2013

Web & Visual Designer

Freelance
Web design
Visual communication
Client work
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EDUCATION

2019 – 2020

UNIR - Universidad Internacional de La Rioja

Master’s Degree in User Experience Design
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2019 – 2020

EASDGC - School of Art and Design of Gran Canaria

Degree in Graphic Design: Visual Communication
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Keep learning, keep growing.
Keep learning, keep growing.

Code of Ethics for Designers

2014 / Early Contributor, Working Group Member

Design Matter '18

2018 / Design Matters ’18 – Participant, Copenhagen

Certified Member

2025 / Interaction Design Foundation
2025 / Certified in

AI for Designer

2025 / Certified in

Data-Driven Design: Quantitative Research for UX

Industries

  • Fintech

  • Real Money Gaming

  • Aviation

  • Insurance

  • Public Administration

  • Fintech

  • Real Money Gaming

  • Aviation

  • Insurance

  • Public Administration

  • Fintech

  • Real Money Gaming

  • Aviation

  • Insurance

  • Public Administration

This portfolio was created by hand. AI was used only for translation and proofreading, keeping authenticity and creativity truly human.

© David Gopar Inc. 2025

21:52:30

Senior Product Designer / MSc: UXD

This portfolio was created by hand. AI was used only for translation and proofreading, keeping authenticity and creativity truly human.

© David Gopar Inc. 2025

21:52:30

Senior Product Designer / MSc: UXD

This portfolio was created by hand. AI was used only for translation and proofreading, keeping authenticity and creativity truly human.

© David Gopar Inc. 2025

21:52:30

Senior Product Designer / MSc: UXD

This portfolio was created by hand. AI was used only for translation and proofreading, keeping authenticity and creativity truly human.

© David Gopar Inc. 2025

21:52:30

Senior Product Designer / MSc: UXD