Artlantic Art & Design Academy About Dejan Devic and the story behind the lessons.
About Me

Nearly 30 years in interactive design

I have been designing user interfaces, creating user experiences, and building digital identities since the early days of the modern web.

I have been working in interactive design for nearly 30 years.

My journey began with formal education at a specialized High School of Arts, where I studied Graphic Design, followed by graduating from the Academy of Arts with a degree in Graphic Design.

Interactive design is a discipline in which users actively engage with visual experiences through clickable elements and meaningful interaction. In other words, it is the foundation of modern web design.

I have been designing user interfaces and creating user experiences since the early days of the modern web. Back then, the Internet and websites were much simpler. Most websites served as little more than digital business cards, presenting basic company information without much depth or functionality.

At that time, it was difficult to imagine what the Internet would eventually become - a technology that would fundamentally transform how people live, communicate, work, learn, and do business. Today, that vision has become reality.

The modern Internet has evolved into a virtual world that follows many of the same principles as the physical world. As a result, web design, branding, corporate identity, digital marketing, and promotional materials all require careful research, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of both business goals and user behavior before any design work begins.

Industries I have worked in

Throughout my career, I have gained this experience by working on real-world projects across a wide variety of industries, including:

  • Online Betting
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Gaming & eGaming
  • Real Estate
  • Sports
  • Digital Marketing
  • Entertainment
  • Graphic Design
  • Legal Services
  • Finance
  • Multimedia Software
  • and many others

My knowledge has not been acquired simply by attending courses or learning isolated skills. It has been built through decades of hands-on experience, working directly with clients, agencies, and companies on real commercial projects.

Over the years, I have collaborated with businesses across the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, giving me the opportunity to understand different industries, cultures, business models, and design challenges.

What these lessons are about

Through the lessons published on this website, my goal is to gradually introduce students to the principles behind professional design.

Together, we will explore questions such as:

  • What makes a design truly functional?
  • Why is user experience more important than decoration?
  • How important is color theory?
  • Do you really need to know how to draw or paint to become a designer?
  • How do you create effective promotional videos?
  • How do successful designers think when solving real business problems?

Whether you are a complete beginner or already have some experience, I hope these lessons will provide practical knowledge, valuable insights, and inspiration that you can apply in your own creative journey.

Thank you for joining me, and I hope you enjoy the lessons as much as I have enjoyed creating them.

Dejan Devic in the studio
Experience & Skills

Selected professional experience

2025 - Present

Artlantic Design LLC - USA

Senior UI/UX Designer, Web Developer and Graphic Designer leading UI/UX, WordPress, branding, visual identity, creative direction, and front-end implementation for international clients.

2015 - Present

Duo Click Design - Serbia

Founder and lead designer delivering UI/UX design, web development, WordPress, Elementor, branding, visual strategy, web animation, video editing, and product consulting for clients worldwide.

2020 - 2024

Sumo App - Finland

UI/UX Designer, Graphic Designer and Video Editor for browser-based multimedia applications, with work across web, mobile, interface design, front-end production, and video presentation.

2018 - 2020

Better Collective - Denmark

UI/UX Designer and Graphic Designer in the online iGaming and casino industry, focused on user research, interactive digital experiences, branding, video editing, and animation.

2016 - 2017

Speak With A Geek - USA

UI Designer, Graphic Designer and Video Editor, working on website UI design, complex infographics, conference presentations, and internal communication materials.

2013 - 2015

BoutiqueABC - Canada

UI Designer, Graphic Designer and WordPress Developer for internet marketing projects, visual identity, logo design, social media design, and video editing.

2011 - 2013

PetherSolutions - USA

UI Designer, Graphic Designer and WordPress Developer working on web interfaces, corporate identity, branding, social media visuals, video, and web animation.

2007 - 2010

White Mountain Marketing - USA

Graphic Designer and Web Developer focused on UI design, HTML development, corporate identity, branding, logo design, and animation for marketing projects.

2005 - 2007

InMode Design - USA

Graphic Designer and Web Developer creating web interfaces, HTML layouts, corporate identity systems, branding, logo design, and web animation.

2003 - 2005

Click Click Solutions - USA

Web Designer and Graphic Designer working on interface design, HTML development, branding, visual identity, logo design, and animated websites.

1999 - 2003

Christian Design - Greece

Web Designer and Graphic Designer working on HTML development, corporate identity, branding, logo design, video, and web animation.

Skills: Web Design, UI/UX Design, WordPress Development, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Web Animation, Product Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Visual Design, Corporate Identity Design and Branding.