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ABOUT

My name is Lior Zelering; I was born in Venezuela, grew up in Israel, and now reside in Canada. 

 

1992 - 1995

I started learning Photoshop and Freehand as a teenager​

 

1998 - 2000

Pre-press expert in various studios 

 

2000

I got into web development and Flash 

 

2002 - 2008

I worked as a freelance Flash developer, designer, and pre-press expert: I Taught pre-press, computer graphics, and interactive development at various universities. I also published and managed Adrenaline magazine and wrote professional articles for digital media magazines. I completed my first degree. 

2009

I started my UX journey and worked in digital project management, e-commerce, and advertising. I continued teaching and also managed a large design school. Worked as a hands-on designer and marketer for many start-ups and companies.

2010 - 2013

I co-founded an interactive company specializing in physical computing and interactive design for museums and visitor centers. I was a developer, UX designer, digital project manager, and integrator. In the meantime, I also completed 2 law degrees (LLB, LLM) and wrote a book about intellectual property protection of user interfaces.  I also worked as a program manager and academic advisor in a few design vocational schools. 

2014 - 2023 

I moved to Canada. I started working remotely with clients and agencies worldwide, including the US, Australia, and Russia. I have worked in different verticals and capacities, from marketing to media buying and UX design. In 2020, I Founded Masters Design Lab, an online design school dedicated to high-quality design education. More than 200 students have completed their studies, and the school has received a few accreditations. I also published a surfing photography book (Co-authored with Arthur Rashkovan) and a short story book. 

I am an avid learner and have completed many certificates and courses in Analytics, product management, design and UX, AI tools, curation, advertising, Google and Facebook advertising, museum design, development, project management, legal design, copywriting, and marketing. I utilize these skills in every project I do.

CLIENTS from the past and present 

  • Brittanica.com

  • Billabong

  • Red Bull

  • Teva

  • Philipp Morris

  • Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

  • Audio Codes 

  • Toys R Us

  • Delta

  • B-cure 

  • Pinks and Greens

  • PC Mobile 

  • Rafa

  • Eli Lily

  • More... 

Publications

  • Various books about design software and Action script 

  • Adrenaline magazine - Action sports magazine 24 issues, Editor and Writer (+ several articles for mainstream media)

  • Zman Digitali magazine - design and new media, Columnist 

  • The Existing and Appropriate Extent of Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Program User Experience - UX design and software patent law, Writer 

  • ​Mediterranean Spray - Israeli surfing 2o12 - 2022, co- editor, co-author, and designer

  • The punk singer - Short stories, writer, designer

  • Smart Jazz - Editor, writer, designer

  • Scrapbook propaganda - coming soon, writer, designer

Education

  • IBM IT Systems Programming Course (1-year program)

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Sociology 

  • Marketing and Economics Diploma, Lahav Program, Tel Aviv University 

  • LLB - Law Degree 

  • LLM - Masters in Law degree + thesis 

Training and certificates (shortlist)

  • Product management certificate / Mind the product 2023

  • Creative direction / UAL 2023

  • Developing Curatorial Concepts: Research & Creative Ideation / Node Center 2023

  • Museums 101 / Association of Nova Scotia Museums 2023

  • Leading for creativity / IDEO 2022

  • Advanced PPC Course, Brad Geddes / Simplilearn 2018

  • Copywriting, University of Alberta 2018

  • Digital Strategies for Business, Columbia Business School 2018

  • SCRUM Training, SCRUM Alliance 2017

  • Product Management Training, Product Loop 2017

  • Google Analytics Certified 2016

  • Google AdWords Certified 2015

  • Various UX training programs 2011 (IDF and other institutions) 

  • Multiple courses in graphic design and animation 1995 - 1997

Random 

  • Organized and judged skateboarding competitions 

  • Studied bass and Jazz Harmony - played in a big band

  • Published a jazz album titled "Stories of Home" (also designed the cover) 

CONTACT

Feel free to drop me a line for interesting projects and colabs

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