NEW BLOG POST : How My Mobile App Design Attracted a $45M Investment

User Experience Designer
& ReactJS Developer

Crafting exceptional digital experiences across SaaS platforms, E-commerce solutions, AI applications, and mobile interfaces. With over 8 years of expertise, I transform complex ideas into intuitive designs that drive business results—like the SERHANT platform that secured $45M in Series A funding.

Currently building Elithr, a revolutionary creator-led social media platform, while leading Plats.studio, a headless commerce agency specializing in custom Shopify experiences. I also share insights on design strategy, freelancing, and full-stack development through my YouTube channel, helping other creators build successful design careers.

FEATURED PROJECT

Creator-Led Social Media Platform

A comprehensive social media platform designed specifically for creators and their communities. Elithr enables content creators to monetize their work through fan subscriptions, exclusive content, and direct fan engagement. Built entirely from concept to deployment, showcasing end-to-end product development capabilities.

Technology Stack

Frontend
React NextJS TypeScript Tailwind CSS ShadCN
Backend
Firebase Zustand
Services
Stripe Coinbase Firebase

Design & Development Showcase

  • Complete UI/UX design system from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes
  • Full-stack development with scalable architecture
  • Real-time messaging and notification systems
  • Secure payment processing and subscription management
  • Advanced analytics dashboard for creators
  • Responsive design across all device formats

CLIENT SUCCESS STORY

Real Estate Technology Platform

$45M Series A Funding Raised Design-driven investment success

Created the complete UI/UX design system for SERHANT., a revolutionary real estate technology platform. The intuitive design and user experience directly contributed to securing a massive $45 million Series A funding round, demonstrating the power of strategic design in attracting major investment.

Project Impact

$45M Investment Secured
100% Design System Coverage
6 Mo Design to Investment

Design Deliverables

  • Complete brand identity and visual design system
  • Investor-ready UI/UX prototypes and presentations
  • Scalable component library and design guidelines
  • User journey mapping and experience optimization
  • Mobile-first responsive design architecture
  • Pitch deck design support for funding rounds
Featured in HousingWire
đź’° Series A Success

As a seasoned UI/UX Designer and Developer, I bring a wealth of experience to the table, having collaborated with both agencies and companies on a diverse range of projects. My passion lies in partnering with clients to grasp their goals and delivering impactful outcomes through impactful visual communication and astounding code.

Mobile and Web Design

My goal is to craft unforgettable experiences that seamlessly blend aesthetics, functionality, and uniqueness. From captivating marketing websites to persuasive e-commerce platforms to user-friendly apps, I aim to create solutions that deliver real value

Art Direction

I use my expertise in UI/UX to achieve a consistent brand presence online. This is achieved by harnessing the power of color, photography, and typography to convey your vision.

Visual Design

As a skilled digital designer, I utilize my expertise to ensure a consistent and accessible visual identity across all touchpoints. I strive to create designs that are not only timeless, but also practical and user-friendly in the current digital landscape

Development

I thrive in developing applications using industry standard tools and techniques as well as working with teams to increase the chances of creating a better product.

Defi Projects

  • LEMONSWAP
  • ONYX
  • CRYSTAL VAULTS
  • HUMBOLDT

PERSONAL PROJECTS

Mindbase

Website for showing off Computer builds, Mechanical Keyboards and A.I. Art

Whurkd

Designed, and Developed a full fledged job application website with User and Company profiles as well as multiple features to fix pain points for job seekers and companies alike.

Plats.studio

Founded a Headless Commerce agency specializing in custom Shopify experiences using either Hydrogen or NextJS as the underlying framework for speed and optimization.

I am proud to contribute to my clients’ success.

8+ years of experience in the field of UI/UX design & Development working with national and international clients. Currently working as a freelance agent helping brands solve problems through beautiful design and experiences.

These are some of the clients I’ve been lucky to work with:
  • A4 Tech
  • Adidas
  • Cebu Pacific
  • Nansen.ai
  • Private Internet Access
  • Baker Hughes
  • bitcoin.org
  • Serhant

What my clients say about me and my work

  • Peter was a breath of fresh air when it comes to developers. He was quick, professional and took all of my comments into consideration. The end result exceeded my expectations.

    Danny Courisou – Managing Director
  • I can’t thank you enough for having no life the last 3 months to seriously improve our user experience and mobile. I appreciate your dedication and efforts immensely

    Marshall – CEO and Founder, AquariumHub
  • Mr. Garcia did a fantastic job creating a design for our application, on demand with a great turnaround time. His work has exceeded our expectations and we would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a great designer. His code was clean, concise, and easy to work with, and he was very communicative throughout the process. Thanks, Peter!.

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  • I needed a refresh of one of my websites in preparation for a marketing push. /u/mserenio was prompt, courteous, understood what I was looking for, and got the job done well and on time. Extremely responsive to feedback and emails. Highly recommend.

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