Matjaz Cuk
About Matjaz Cuk
Matjaz Cuk is a Lead Product Designer at Trainline, where he focuses on ticketing innovation and enhances the booking experience for users across multiple countries. He has a background in design spanning over two decades, with previous roles at Trainline and Ardi design & communication.
Current Role at Trainline
Matjaz Cuk serves as the Lead Product Designer at Trainline, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the future ticketing innovation workstream, focusing on enhancing the ticketing experience for millions of customers. His responsibilities include optimizing the core web booking experience, ensuring it meets the needs of users across more than 40 countries. Cuk actively engages with key stakeholders to define and deliver product improvements, demonstrating effective collaboration and communication skills.
Previous Experience at Trainline
Matjaz Cuk has a significant history with Trainline, having worked in various design roles since 2017. He initially joined as a Product Designer from 2017 to 2018, followed by a position as Senior Product Designer from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to shaping the design system, ensuring consistency and quality across design elements. He also organized feedback sessions with design, research, and content teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Professional Background in Design
Before his time at Trainline, Matjaz Cuk worked at Ardi design & communication as a Designer and Art Director from 2000 to 2008 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He also held a position as Senior Designer at Applied Information Group from 2014 to 2017 in London, United Kingdom. His diverse experience in design roles has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to product design and user experience.
Education and Qualifications
Matjaz Cuk holds a Master of Arts in Information Design from The University of Reading, which he completed from 2008 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from the University of Ljubljana, studying from 1999 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product design and innovation.