A Web designerStorytellerWife & MomCreatorCoffee LoverDreamerDog momTravelerCat whispererPixel Perfectionist
from Sofia, BG
Hi, I am Petia Koleva
Beyond the Screen. Designer. Dreamer. Me.
Petia the designer and Petia the person aren’t separate — they blend. What inspires me in life inspires my work. And if I’m honest, my Cavalier Izzy might be the real creative director around here.
I’ve always believed websites are more than code — they’re stories. They tell who we are, what we value, what we’re building. For over a decade, I’ve been turning stories into pixel-perfect experiences that connect people.
But when I close the laptop, I’m someone entirely else. I’m a mom, a wife, a dog-obsessed, cat-smitten, travel-loving woman with a camera in one hand and a coffee in the other.
I design with empathy, and I believe in building with care. Every project I take on matters to me — because I know how much it matters to you.
Random About Me
I started building websites in the late ‘90s — just for fun, as a teenager curious about this new digital world. While studying psychology at university, web design became a side hustle that helped me earn a little extra.
During my maternity leave, I dove deeper into it — blending design, content, and strategy — and that’s when I knew I wanted to turn this passion into a career.
More than a decade later, it’s still the best professional decision I’ve ever made.
Helping people express who they are — that’s what keeps me going. There’s nothing like the moment when a client sees their new website and says, “Yes, that’s me.” It's not just about visuals; it’s about identity, confidence, and connection.
But I also love the challenge. Every project teaches me something new — new industries, new tools, new people. I work with clients from all over the world, and that keeps my days colorful, my mind open, and my creativity sharp.
Design has power — and I believe in using that power to help others.
I dedicate part of my days to causes I deeply care about.
I come from a family with a deep historical legacy. I’m a descendant of Todor Kableshkov, one of the most iconic figures in Bulgaria’s struggle for liberation in the 19th century. He was a writer, a revolutionary, and the author of the legendary "Kableshkov Letter" that sparked the April Uprising of 1876.
That day came when I created kableshkovi.com — a website dedicated to preserving the story of Todor Kableshkov and our extended family. I digitized the entire family tree, collected historical records, and built a space where memory meets technology. It was one of the most emotional and meaningful projects I’ve ever done.
It’s not just about the past. It’s about using the tools of today to honor the people who helped shape who we are.
This project reminded me that design isn’t only for brands — sometimes, it’s for the soul.
My daughter Zara — or as we lovingly call her, Zвездинка (“Little Star”) — was born with a rare genetic eye condition called achromatopsia. It affects her vision, her sensitivity to light, and how she experiences the world. But what it doesn’t affect is her joy, her creativity, her strength, or her brilliant spirit.
We quickly realized that if we wanted to help Zara thrive, we had to build something — not just for her, but for other families walking the same path.
That’s how the Zvezdinka project was born — a website, a YouTube channel, and a growing archive of videos and resources aimed at helping families understand achromatopsia, connect with others, and feel less alone. We talk openly about Zara’s daily life, her strengths and challenges, and we try to show that different can be beautiful, strong, and bright.
This is more than a project. It’s our way of turning vulnerability into strength, and of lighting the way for others who may feel lost in the dark.
My Projects with Heart My Projects with Heart
MySuper.Site
The brand I built for my creative work.
From client projects to speaking events and design awards — My Super Site is my digital HQ for all things web design, UX, and creative strategy.
Kableshkovi.com
A tribute to my ancestry and Bulgaria’s history.
This project honors the life of my ancestor Todor Kableshkov and preserves our family tree and historical archives online. A deeply personal and emotional digital legacy.
Design with Purpose
Because some stories deserve to be told — whether or not there’s a budget.
Some of the most meaningful websites I’ve ever created were built not for profit, but for impact. I dedicate part of my time and heart to causes and communities that matter — people who do important work, but don’t always have the resources to show it online.
For me, pro bono design is not charity — it’s collaboration. It’s using my skills to amplify voices, support families, preserve memories, and give good ideas the chance they deserve to grow.
It’s a quiet part of what I do — but one of the most fulfilling.
Zvezdinka.com
Created with love for my daughter and families like ours.
Zvezdinka is a platform for videos, resources, and support for children with achromatopsia and their families. It’s about turning challenges into light — and helping others feel less alone.
— Little Things I Love
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— Stay a While...
I don’t know what brought you here —
maybe a photo, a name, a quiet scroll late at night.
But I hope you leave with something small and good.
A gentle breath. A reminder that stories matter.
That softness is strength.
That design, like life, is about what we choose to feel and share.
You’re not just passing through a website.
You’re touching a piece of someone’s world.
And I’m grateful you’re here.
Awards Awards
2024
Website of the Year
First Place "Personal website / Blog"
2024
Computer Space
Second Place "Web Design: Art, Culture and Hobby"
2023
Computer Space
Special Award "Web Design: Society and Institutions"
2023
Career Show
Top 100 most influential IT personalities in Bulgaria
2022
The Manifest
Top web design and SEO services in Bulgaria
2021
Website of the Year
Women in Tech - a special award for the contribution of women in technology
Life Between the Pixels
Snapshots of design, dogs, and days worth remembering.
Когато си омъжена за Миланист - щеш, не щеш, на моменти създаваш някакви "милански" неща 😂
Cyril Kolev ❤️
Днес, преди 170 години е родена Райна Княгиня.
Жена, която не чака разрешение да бъде смела.
Жена, която не пита дали ѝ е мястото „там“.
Жена, която превръща иглата и плата в знаме на свобода.
Райна Княгиня е само на 20 години, когато ушива знамето на Априлското въстание – „Свобода или смърт“. Знаме, което не е символ, а присъда. Защото тя знае много добре каква е цената да застанеш зад тези думи.
Тя не е просто „знаменоска“.
Тя е избор.
Тя е глас.
Тя е кураж, изречен без викове.
След въстанието плаща жестоко за смелостта си – затвор, унижения, изгнание. Но не се пречупва. Продължава да учи, да помага, да лекува, да образова. Превръща болката си в грижа за другите. И доказва, че силата не е еднократен акт, а цял живот позиция.
Райна Княгиня ни напомня, че свободата не се носи само с оръжие.
Понякога се носи с достойнство.
С постоянство.
С отказ да се откажеш.
Днес, когато често говорим за смелост с лека ръка, нейният живот ни връща към истинската ѝ стойност. Тиха. Последователна. Без показност.
Честит рожден ден на една жена, която не просто е в историята –
тя е мярка.
2025 — благодаря за спомените.
Взимам ги със себе си, накъдето и да ме отведе животът. ✨
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2025 — thanks for the memories.
Taking them with me, wherever life goes next. ✨
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Пожелавам на всички топлина в сърцата, мир в домовете и повече доброта в дните ни.
Нека празникът ни напомни колко е важно да бъдем заедно, да си прощаваме и да ценим малките, истински неща ❤️
✨ ZVEZDINKA · Site of the Year 2025 ✨
Zvezdinka.com — детски сайт, изграден върху YouTube канал (нещо толкова рядко в конкурса!) — донесе огромна радост тази година.
🥈 2-ро място от публиката
🏅 4-то място от журито
в категория „Личен блог“.
Най-ценни за мен бяха думите от журито:
💛 „Автентичен бранд, който има душа.“
💛 „Сърдечен, искрен и изпълнен с история.“
💛 „Концепцията е прекрасна и вдъхновяваща… Надявам се и порасналата Зара да продължи с желание този проект.“
Тази награда е изцяло за Зара @koleva.zara — моята Звездинка.
Благодаря на всички, които вярват в нас!
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