Hi, I'm Marcin.

Marcin Ukleja speaking into a microphone

TL;DR

Designer

I create digital products, work with complex design systems, and strive for perfection in every detail.

Developer

I build Figma plugins, iOS apps, and web apps. My current focus is the FigLint plugin, which checks design files for common issues, layer-by-layer.

Educator

I teach design and digital tools, train organizations, and share insights on social media about design systems and Figma.

Consultant

I help design teams and individuals streamline their design systems and workflows using Figma.

Let's connect

Experience

From 2023

Design System Consultant & Educator

Self-employed

2020–2024

DesignOps Expert, Design System Team Leader, Senior Product Designer

Allegro , largest EU-based marketplace

2015–2019

Senior Product Designer

K2 , leading digital agency in Poland

2000–2015

Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Architect, Landscape Architect, UX/UI Designer, Developer

Multiple companies

Clients

  • Allegro
  • Carrefour
  • Comarch
  • Demant
  • Equinix
  • Heineken
  • IKEA
  • K2
  • Leroy Merlin
  • Ministry of Health
  • Nationale Nederlanden
  • ORLEN
  • PKO BP
  • Pekao Bank
  • PZU
  • SWPS University
  • Volkswagen
  • and more…

Education

2013–2014

User Experience Design

SWPS University

2008

Graphic Design

Warsaw School of Advertising

2002–2008

Architecture and Urban Planning

Warsaw University of Technology

From 2000

Miscellaneous courses and trainings

Skills

UX/UI

Figma & more…

I’m experienced with many design tools, but I currently focus on Figma.

Development

HTML, CSS, JS/TS, Swift, SwiftUI

Language

Polish, English

Interests

  • Architecture
  • Bike touring
  • Coding
  • Color theory
  • Data visualization
  • Design systems
  • DIY
  • Education
  • New tech
  • Typography
  • Visual design

Figma plugins

FigLint

Check your designs and identify common issues, layer-by-layer.

Thumbnail Setter

Quickly convert any selection into a thumbnail, in both Figma and FigJam.

Digital products

VYBE Map

App to explore and share vibes of places.

xMirror

Interactive smart bathroom mirror.

1Banana

iPhone app for tracking daily calorie intake.

minders

A minimalist reminders app for iPhone.

Writing

Text Different

Exploring alternative texting experiences for messaging services.

Miscellaneous

Articles about new technologies, tools, trends, personal projects & more…

Speaking

Design QA Tailored to Your Design System

How to catch technical issues early and ensure quality using Figma tools and plugins – all tailored to your design system.

System Matters

How systematic thinking shapes better, scalable design.

“It's Just a Tool”

Rethinking the role of tools in the design process – beyond just getting the job done.

DesignOps Plugins at Allegro

Custom Figma plugins powering design at scale.

Architecture vs. UX Design

Designing for the real and digital world.

VYBE Map Case Study

A walkthrough of design concepts behind a real-time, mood-based mapping app.

1 picture > 1000 words

Visualizing data to rethink linear content.