About Václav Vančura
Senior Designer and Design Lead
Hello, I’m Václav Vančura. Over the past 27 years, I’ve driven a diverse career in design and technology, working with industry leaders like Microsoft and Xamarin. My expertise is crafting user-friendly, accessible, and visually engaging UI/UX designs. I succeed in environments where I can bridge the gap between design and engineering, ensuring cohesive and practical solutions.
A Journey Through Design and Technology
At Microsoft, I led the Visual Studio for Mac design team, focusing on creating intuitive interfaces for a global community of developers. My work extended to Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and other products for developers. I worked alongside engineers to enhance user experience and accessibility.
At Xamarin, I significantly contributed to the company’s UI/UX design, adhering to the distinct aesthetics of multiple desktop and mobile platforms. This period was instrumental in shaping my approach to cross-platform UI design, which I later brought to Microsoft after the Xamarin acquisition.
Projects and Achievements
- Led the Visual Studio for Mac design team at Microsoft, serving as the macOS Subject Matter Expert.
- Key contributor to Xamarin’s UI/UX design.
- Developed games and AI-integrated tools at Universal Entities.
- Regularly collaborated with developers across Microsoft, guiding them in adhering to Apple Human Interface Guidelines.
Skills
- UI/UX Design, Accessibility, Product Design, Design Systems, Cross-platform UI Design, macOS UI Expertise.
- AI Integration in Design (OpenAI API, AI-powered scripts).
- Icon Design, Visual Language Development.
- Front-End Development (TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Vue.js, C#, XAML, Python).
- Game Development, Mobile Application Development, Performance-critical Development.
- Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Visual Studio Code, JetBrains Rider, Unity.
- Community Engagement, Cross-team Collaboration, Leadership in Design.
Additional Contributions
- Organized Indie Game Developer and Figma User Groups in Prague.
- Member of M1M0, Jsem.cz, and Neurobion design groups.
Connect With Me
I am excited to bring my blend of design and technology to innovative projects. If you’re looking for a seasoned designer with a comprehensive skill set, let’s connect!
Feel free to email me at vaclav@vancura.design or connect with me on LinkedIn and Mastodon.