Fairview
An All-New Experience for Your Bookmarks
Fairview is a browser extension I have started as a side project to simplify the process of saving, organizing, and sharing websites. The goal was to balance functionality with a clean, easy-to-use interface. The extension saves web content by capturing the page's metadata, URL, screenshot, or Open Graph image for visual previews.
Fairview offers two convenient modes: a popup window for quick saving and browsing without leaving the current webpage and a dedicated full-view web app that allows one to concentrate on saved content without distractions. Additionally, collections can be set as public, making them easy to share with everyone.
The project is still in progress.
ICS
Unified Platform for Seamless Team Management
ICS CMS is an internal platform for user management and unified workflow. Previously, ICS used numerous unconnected tools, which were time-consuming and often led to communication breakdowns. The primary goal was to develop a user-centric toolchain that integrates the workflow of writers, translators, editors, SEO specialists, and beyond.
As the lead designer, I was deeply involved in the entire process, from researching the needs of internal teams and freelancers to creating prototypes, designing the complete user interface, and building a cohesive design system. Key focus areas included ensuring the platform's flexibility to adapt to various user requirements and easily integrate additional tools and features as necessary.
Implementing ICS CMS has increased task completion speed and reduced costs by eliminating the need for external tools.
SSG
A Design System for a Cohesive Product Experience
As SSG expanded through strategic acquisitions of companies and media groups, the need for a cohesive experience across all brands and tools became essential. This initiative required a unified design approach to balance consistency with flexibility, enabling different teams to adopt the design system quickly.
As the lead designer, I was deeply involved in the entire process, from research to structurization, documentation, and building a cohesive design system. The project was approached incrementally, allowing us to address complexities systematically and iteratively. Our close collaboration with the development team was crucial and a defining feature of the success.
The SSG Design System established a foundation for scalability and adaptability across multiple brands and tools within SSG's portfolio.
Fairview iOS
Keep All Your Bookmarks in Your Pocket
While learning SwiftUI, I had the opportunity to design an iOS version of Fairview. The goal was to adapt the familiar browser extension design to function well on iPhone and iPad devices. The interface balances simplicity and functionality, offering sortable bookmarks and multiple collection view modes.
Fairview uses native platform advantages like Share Sheet to provide a smooth bookmarking experience. Additionally, the built-in Web View allows one to open bookmarks in a native in-app browser and utilize accessibility features. With a simple toggle, an option to set collections as public makes it easy to share with everyone via external web links.
The project is still in progress.
Resume
The Intersection of Aesthetics, Functionality and Technology
My name is Mindaugas Narbutas (b. 1989). I'm a designer from Vilnius, Lithuania. My passion lies at the intersection of aesthetics, functionality, and technology. I'm focusing on interface design for web and mobile applications.
I began my journey with a foundation in traditional art and design, studying at the National M. K. Čiurlionis School of Art from 2000 to 2009. My studies continued at Vilnius College of Technologies and Design, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Digital Design in 2012.
Over a decade of experience, I have worked locally and internationally with companies, design agencies, and media groups. In recent years, my work has involved developing and maintaining design systems, shaping brand identities, and launching digital products.
My diverse background allows me to work across various mediums and platforms. I'm keen to explore in-depth topics, from research to visual and technical aspects, and I'm currently open to new opportunities.