Create Platform

Results

+147%

revenue boost

-95%

~€500K savings

costs

+30%

conversion rate

+60%

faster reporting

+2B

+2 000 000 000

impressions growth

impressions growth

+30%

conversion rate

+60%

faster reporting

Results

+147%

revenue boost

-95%

~€500K savings

costs

+2 000 000 000

impressions growth

+30%

conversion rate

+60%

faster reporting

How it started


Create was designed as a no-code platform for building and managing interactive ads. But the early versions were too technical: the interface was confusing, only one template was available, and users often didn’t understand how to launch campaigns. As a result, teams relied on external tools, developers were overloaded, processes slowed down, and reports were prepared manually.

What’s the pain?


  • Complex and unintuitive interface.

  • Only one template, no flexibility.

  • No roles or permissions — messy teamwork, overloaded developers.

  • No built-in analytics — advertisers couldn’t clearly measure performance.

What’s the goal?


  • Make the platform user-friendly for non-technical users.

  • Simplify collaboration with clear roles and permissions.

  • Integrate analytics for transparent and fast reporting.

  • Reduce costs and speed up workflows.

What’s the task?


Redesign Create into a modern, scalable platform by:

  • simplifying the interface,

  • supporting multiple ad formats,

  • introducing roles and permissions,

  • building integrated analytics.

What was did


  • Conducted user interviews to collect pain points.

  • Built and tested prototypes to validate solutions.

  • Redesigned the interface with customizable templates and light/dark themes.

  • Implemented team settings & roles and a folder system for better navigation.

  • Expanded the library from 1 to 14 ad formats (Carousel, Expander, Story, etc.).

  • Developed analytics dashboards with event tracking and fast export to PDF/Excel.

How was success measured?


  • Increased user satisfaction (surveys & feedback).

  • Reporting time reduced by 60%.

  • Analytics costs reduced by 95% (~€500K annually).

  • Campaign conversion rates improved by 30%.

  • Onboarding became 40% faster.

  • Team project efficiency increased by 35%.

How was it launched


The rollout was staged with clear training sessions, onboarding materials, and support. Teams adapted quickly, and post-launch surveys showed higher satisfaction and smoother collaboration.

Results

+147%

revenue boost

-95%

~€500K savings

costs

+30%

conversion rate

+60%

faster reporting

+2B

impressions growth

What I learned


This project showed me that product growth is not just about redesign, but about continuous evolution: listening to users, building clear team processes, and providing simple yet powerful tools for data-driven decisions. As a result, Create transformed from a complex and frustrating tool into a modern platform valued by both advertisers and publishers.

Product Designer

Nov 2022 – Sep 2025

Madrid, Spain (Hybrid)

UX/UI Designer

Aug 2020 – Nov 2022

Moscow, Russia (Remote)

With 5+ years in ad-tech, I’ve built B2B, B2C, B2E and SaaS products — from analytics dashboards to video players and AI formats.
I focus on turning complex systems into simple, scalable, and user-friendly experiences.

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Yauheni Salau

Product Designer