About me

About me

About me

Hey there! I'm Benjamin, a multidisciplinary designer who wields code and illustration like a digital Swiss Army knife. By day, I craft user experiences for tech companies, aiming to spark joy, connection, and make those everyday digital interactions a breeze. Leading teams, igniting creativity, and obsessing over the perfect detail are all part of my design repertoire.

But design is just the first level! When I'm not wrangling pixels, I'm a passionate explorer of creative mediums. Music? I play and sometimes even create it (though it might drive the neighbors mad!). Video games? I love both playing and getting my hands dirty building them.

Beyond the design world, I'm a self-proclaimed hummus connoisseur (#priorities), a wanderer with a thirst for new cultures, and a lover of philosophical discussions that delve into the beautiful absurdity of the world (bonus points for post-discussion movie and Studio Ghibli marathons).

Let's connect! I'd love to hear about your project, or simply bond over a shared love of good food, questionable AI art, the magic of Studio Ghibli films, or the thrill of creating the next great game or song.

Hey there! I'm Benjamin, a multidisciplinary designer who wields code and illustration like a digital Swiss Army knife. By day, I craft user experiences for tech companies, aiming to spark joy, connection, and make those everyday digital interactions a breeze. Leading teams, igniting creativity, and obsessing over the perfect detail are all part of my design repertoire.

But design is just the first level! When I'm not wrangling pixels, I'm a passionate explorer of creative mediums. Music? I play and sometimes even create it (though it might drive the neighbors mad!). Video games? I love both playing and getting my hands dirty building them.

Beyond the design world, I'm a self-proclaimed hummus connoisseur (#priorities), a wanderer with a thirst for new cultures, and a lover of philosophical discussions that delve into the beautiful absurdity of the world (bonus points for post-discussion movie and Studio Ghibli marathons).

Let's connect! I'd love to hear about your project, or simply bond over a shared love of good food, questionable AI art, the magic of Studio Ghibli films, or the thrill of creating the next great game or song.

Hey there! I'm Benjamin, a multidisciplinary designer who wields code and illustration like a digital Swiss Army knife. By day, I craft user experiences for tech companies, aiming to spark joy, connection, and make those everyday digital interactions a breeze. Leading teams, igniting creativity, and obsessing over the perfect detail are all part of my design repertoire.

But design is just the first level! When I'm not wrangling pixels, I'm a passionate explorer of creative mediums. Music? I play and sometimes even create it (though it might drive the neighbors mad!). Video games? I love both playing and getting my hands dirty building them.

Beyond the design world, I'm a self-proclaimed hummus connoisseur (#priorities), a wanderer with a thirst for new cultures, and a lover of philosophical discussions that delve into the beautiful absurdity of the world (bonus points for post-discussion movie and Studio Ghibli marathons).

Let's connect! I'd love to hear about your project, or simply bond over a shared love of good food, questionable AI art, the magic of Studio Ghibli films, or the thrill of creating the next great game or song.

Experience

Experience

Yubo

Head of Product Design

Sep 2020 - Present

Paris, France

(Remote from London, UK)

  • Built and led a high-performing team of designers, writers, and researchers, delivering innovative design solutions for Yubo's mobile apps and internal tools, resulting in drastically increasing revenues while keeping user engagement stable.


  • Collaborated on strategic planning and roadmap development as part of the executive team, aligning product and business goals.


  • Owned end-to-end design processes, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and cross-functional collaboration.

Google (Waze)

Head of Product Design

Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

Senior Product Designer

Sep 2013 - Aug 2018

Tel Aviv, Israel

  • Led all product design efforts for Waze's suite of applications, encompassing Driver App, In-car Integration, Carpool, Web, and Ads.


  • Built and led a talented team of designers and writers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.


  • Strategically allocated design resources across 10 squads, balancing individual career aspirations, skills, and project needs.


  • Championed a cohesive user experience across all platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Bezalel Academy

Co-lecturer

Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

Jerusalem, Israel

  • Co-led the “Design of Playful Environments” studio course, delivering lectures on video game design and gamification principles.


  • Provided design feedback and mentorship to students, contributing to curriculum development.

mantis. (NGSoft)

Web Designer

Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

Tel Aviv, Israel

  • Designed and developed intricate information architectures and user interfaces for high-profile clients like Amdocs, James Richardson, Microsoft, and Tel Aviv Student Union.


  • Created comprehensive branding solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and brand coherence.

Projects

Projects

Disco Dungeon

Lead Visual Artist

Mar 2020 - Present

London, United Kingdom

  • Defined the art direction and established the visual DNA for Disco Dungeon, a mobile turn-based puzzle-adventure game.


  • Crafted compelling visuals, including characters, environments, animations, UI/UX, and visual effects, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.


  • Integrated and optimized visual assets within the Godot engine for seamless in-game implementation and performance.

Education

Education

Bezalel Academy of Art & Design

B.Des of Visual Communication - Interactive design department

Oct 2007 - Jul 2011

Jerusalem, Israel

St Genevieve Institut - Technologic & Art High School

European Baccalaureate of Applied Arts

Sep 2003 - Jul 2005

Paris, France

Disciplines

Disciplines

  • Product Design

  • Web Design

  • Digital Design

  • Coding

  • User interface Design

  • User Experience Design

  • Design Systems

  • Prototyping

  • Brand Design

  • Product Strategy

  • Motion Design

  • Graphic Design

  • Art Direction

  • Video Editing

  • Game Design

  • Illustration

  • Concept Art

  • Animation

  • Design Management

  • Design Mentoring

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AVAILABLE FOR WORK

Let's collaborate

TIME SINCE

My first professional project

LET'S TALK, SO SAY HELLO!LET'S TALK, SO SAY HELLO!LET'S TALK, SO SAY HELLO!LET'S TALK, SO SAY HELLO!

Copyright © Benjamin Trigalou

London, UK

AVAILABLE FOR WORK

Let's collaborate

TIME SINCE

My first professional project

LET'S TALK, SO SAY HELLO!LET'S TALK, SO SAY HELLO!LET'S TALK, SO SAY HELLO!LET'S TALK, SO SAY HELLO!

Copyright © Benjamin Trigalou

London, UK