Kier Klimov

### Career Overview

I am Kier Klimov, a Senior Product Designer with 9 years of experience specializing in institutional DeFi, perpetual futures trading platforms, and scalable design systems. My engineering background (Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and Electronics from MIET, Moscow) enables me to bridge technical complexity with exceptional user experience. I've led 0-to-1 product development in Web3, building interfaces that generated $8M+ in trading volume within days of launch and establishing design systems that accelerate development across distributed teams.

### Career Journey and Key Achievements

My professional path evolved from general product design to deep specialization in DeFi trading platforms. Starting with cross-platform cryptocurrency betting interfaces, I progressed through diverse challenges—from consumer crypto wallets to institutional derivatives exchanges—building expertise in complex financial systems and distributed team collaboration.

### Professional Interests and Expertise

Institutional DeFi & Trading Platforms:

I'm passionate about designing complex financial systems where technical constraints meet user needs. Interests include perpetual futures UX, derivatives trading interfaces, and capital-efficient margin systems requiring high information density without overwhelming users.

Design Systems Architecture:

Building scalable systems is core to my approach. I love creating token-based frameworks, component libraries, and documentation that enable teams to ship quality consistently. My Ekiden system (50+ components) exemplifies this, accelerating development while maintaining coherence.

0-to-1 Product Development:

Thriving in uncertainty, I excel at building from scratch. From non-custodial wallets to institutional DEXs, I enjoy solving novel problems where design directly impacts platform viability.

Technical Bridge & Blockchain Constraints:

My engineering background allows me to understand Aptos/Move, Solana, and EVM architectures deeply, designing within gas requirements, account models, and smart contract limitations while creating intuitive abstractions.

Data-Driven & Research-Focused:

Using Mixpanel, Hotjar, competitive analysis, and behavioral interviews, I ensure decisions are informed by real user behavior. Systematic QA and feedback aggregation prevent assumptions from guiding design.

Distributed Team Collaboration:

Experienced in anonymous DAOs, asynchronous communication, and remote-first cultures. Skilled at stakeholder management across time zones and maintaining quality through documentation.

Emerging Interests:

Deepening expertise in cross-chain architectures, hybrid CLOB models, and institutional-grade risk management. Exploring how design can make sophisticated DeFi accessible without sacrificing complexity for advanced users.