Jure Sobocan
About Jure Sobocan
Jure Sobocan is a seasoned Product Designer with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Lead Designer at Apillon in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He has a strong background in UX, UI, and brand design, having worked with various companies across industries such as blockchain and healthcare.
Work at Apillon
Jure Sobocan currently serves as the Lead Designer at Apillon, previously known as Authtrail, since 2022. He is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. In this role, he focuses on product design, leveraging his extensive experience to enhance user experience and interface design.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Apillon, Jure Sobocan held several key positions in design. He worked as the Design Team Lead at Optiweb for nine months in 2021. Prior to that, he was a Senior Product Designer at Parsek Group from 2018 to 2021. His career also includes roles such as Senior User Experience Designer at RLS Merilna tehnika d. o. o. in 2020 and Design Advisor at Eligma from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Jure Sobocan holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Design and Visual Communications from the University of Ljubljana, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. He also graduated from Gimnazija Šentvid, completing his high school education from 2004 to 2008. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in UX, UI, product, and brand design, focusing on user needs in various industries including blockchain and healthcare.
Design Philosophy and Focus
Jure Sobocan emphasizes the importance of creating intuitive interactions based on thorough user insights. As a UI designer, he aims to develop visually appealing interfaces that enhance user experience. He also plays a significant role in product design, balancing user needs with business goals while contributing to brand design to create resonant identities.