About me

The “Hello” Part

Hello. My name is Algert (ælgərt)—pronounced like Albert but with a hard g. I'm a designer and a UI/UX expert. My goal is to create elegant and intuitive user interfaces to enable users to experience the best across all platforms and mediums.

I was born in Tirana, the capital of Albania, a country in Southeastern Europe, and spent my childhood there, playing games and enjoying my grandmother’s delicious meals. Later, my family moved to Greece, where I had to learn the language, go to school, and deal with the sight of naked ancient statues every day—before moving to the United States, that is, and settling in the beautiful city of Boston, MA.

Creativity - wise

My childhood dream was to be become a TV anchorman. I was fascinated by the power of “the news guy” to command the public’s attention and hoped to eventually become part of the high-impact world of media communications. However that goal shifted to a different area of the communications field during my school years, when I came to fully appreciate the vital role of images in conveying messages that shape people’s opinions and behavior. My newfound love of visual communications led me to a design and advertising career, a profession that has enabled me to cultivate and capitalize on my natural strengths: creativity and a keen aesthetic sense.

Let’s Talk Business

When an individual asks me, what I can do to help his or her business, my answer is always the same: “A LOT.” My 10 years of experience in a wide range of industries have equipped me with an extensive range of capabilities—from creative (design) leadership and Web development to marketing and social media strategies—that can increase your visibility, enhance your brand image, and boost your bottom line.

Early-stage startups can count on the depth and breadth of my professional experience for a broad, customized approach to their advertising and branding challenges—and a full return on their marketing communications investment. I also welcome projects from medium-sized companies and large corporations seeking to add up-to-the-minute new media expertise and a fresh vision to their in-house marketing team. Drop me a line, and let’s talk!

Portfolio

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