Andrei Shulgach

Senior Product Designer

I design software with the polish and intuition of great games, because complex tools should feel like play, not work.

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Featured Work

Selected Projects

Case studies showcasing my approach to product design—from AI tools, to robotics interfaces, to complex data visualization platforms.

UI/UX Data Viz Ad Tech

Cross Screen Media

Four years transforming political advertising analytics—from audience discovery to media planning—into one unified, data-rich platform.

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UI/UX AI Tool Film

Cineshots.ai

AI-powered film shotlisting app that transforms scripts into shot lists, bridging creative vision and production workflow.

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UI/UX Robotics Software Development

Robotic Arm Controller

Intuitive control interface for industrial robotic arms-making complex 6-axis movements accessible to non-technical users.

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UI/UX Gaming Concept

Game Launcher Concept

Designing a game launcher experience, merging library management, social features, and discovery into one cohesive hub.

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CREATIVE DIRECTION

Branding & Visual Identity

Visual identity systems and campaign direction that establish memorable brand presence across platforms.

Branding Visual Identity Web Design

Game Audio Maryland

Developed the complete visual identity and brand guidelines for Maryland's game audio organization—establishing a cohesive professional presence that reflects its mission as a hub for networking, education, and collaboration.

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Creative Direction Branding Visual Identity

OVERDRIVE

Led creative direction for a six-month Esports album campaign culminating in the June 2023 release—creating vibrant, high-energy visuals with AI-powered motion capture that honored Street Fighter 6's bold aesthetic.

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GAME DEVELOPMENT

Explorations

Early works in game UI, systems design, and interface craftsmanship that continue to inform my approach to complex software.

UI/UX Game Design Multiplayer

Blue vs Red Arena UI

Multiplayer lobby system built for split-second team recognition—high-contrast color coding, real-time ready states, and match configuration that scales from casual 2v2s to 12-player competitive drafts.

Systems Design

Skill Progression System

Hexagonal talent tree with branching ability paths—designed to make 200+ unlockables feel approachable while rewarding theorycrafters with deep build customization.

Iconography

Cursor & Icon System

40+ cursor states and interaction icons for a strategy game—every pixel-hint communicating valid targets, action costs, and feedback states at a glance.

UI/UX Strategy Data Viz

Space Strategy Interface

Fleet management dashboard surfacing 8 resource types, trade routes, and production queues—distilling 4X complexity into scannable visual hierarchies.

UI/UX Game Engine Tools

Sandbox Game Maker

Early-stage UX exploration for Sandbox's no-code game engine—designed asset browsers and placement tools to empower creators with zero dev experience.