Vitaly Friedman

Co-Founder Smashing Magazine & UX Consultant

Born in Minsk, Belarus, Vitaly Friedman studied computer science and mathematics in Germany.While spending his nights studying for software engineering, he discovered a passion for typography, interface design and writing.

After working as a designer and independent developer for 6 years, in 2006 he co-founded Smashing Magazine, one of the most appreciated online magazines among designers and web-developers. Over the years, curiosity led him to study web design, front-end development, accessibility and User Experience, becoming a recognised as an expert in these areas.

Vitaly is the author, co-author and editor of all the Smashing books and curator of all the Smashing conferences.

Currently, he is Creative Lead of Smashing Magazine and Front-End/UX Consultant in Europe and abroad, working with the European Parliament, Haufe-Lexware, Axel-Springer and other leading companies.