About me

I'm Lan Belic, curious product designer born in Slovenia and currently residing in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Working at Booking.com as Senior Product designer where I am helping shape the future of travel.

Beyond design, my life is about wandering Amsterdam's canals with my dog, Leni, and making family memories. I'm a Star Wars and Formula 1 fan, and this passion energizes my work, bringing a blend of storytelling and excitement to each design challenge.

Professionally, I excel at navigating complex design challenges and leading teams from idea to implementation. My expertise in design systems and project management ensures streamlined processes and successful outcomes. I’m passionate about crafting accessible designs and engaging in cross-functional collaboration, believing these are key to impactful user experiences.

What excites me the most is the opportunity to shape the future of product design. Leading teams, mentoring emerging talent, and focusing on accessible design are the core elements that drive my commitment to excellence in the tech industry.

Experience

Booking.com

Snr. Product Designer

May 2019 → Now

Booking.com

Snr. Product Designer

May 2019 → Now

WeTransfer

Visual Designer

November 2018 → May 2019

WeTransfer

Visual Designer

November 2018 → May 2019

Accenture Song

Product Designer

August 2017 → November 2018

Accenture Song

Product Designer

August 2017 → November 2018

Povio

Product Designer

February 2016 → August 2017

Povio

Product Designer

February 2016 → August 2017

MediaMonks

Design Intern

July 2016 → October 2016

MediaMonks

Design Intern

July 2016 → October 2016

ENKI

Digital & UX Designer

June 2015 → February 2016

ENKI

Digital & UX Designer

June 2015 → February 2016

Mentorship

ADPList

February 2022 → Now

Offering mentorship sessions to anyone interested in the design industry, by providing career advice, mock interviews, feedback session, etc.

ADPList

February 2022 → Now

Offering mentorship sessions to anyone interested in the design industry, by providing career advice, mock interviews, feedback session, etc.

DesignLab

February 2022 → Now

Mentoring upcoming designers through regular 1-1 sessions, feedback sessions and peer support.

DesignLab

February 2022 → Now

Mentoring upcoming designers through regular 1-1 sessions, feedback sessions and peer support.

Design Principles

Process oriented

I put big emphasis on working processes to work effectively with other team members

Data and intuition

I believe that designing with data must be paired with intuition to create most memorable and enjoyable experiences

Always curious

My drive is fuelled by curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning, turning challenges into opportunities for discovery and innovation

Foster collaboration

Great design never happens in silos, I always encourage strong collaboration and shared ownership with various craft team members to create best outcomes

Process

Speaking

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

September 2022

BeMore Festival by ADPlist

Getting into design Panel Discussion

March 2022

Catalyst Hackathon on Boston University

Figma for Copywriters

October 2021

Internal Conference at Booking.com

How to design your team process

January 2021

Internal Conference at Booking.com

What is User Experience

October 2020

Tandem podcast

Made in Framer Sites

Made in Framer Sites

Made in Framer Sites

Last update December 2023

Last update March 2024

Last update December 2023

Last update December 2023