Palina Shymanovich

Senior UX/UI Designer
London, UK.

About

Highly accomplished Senior UX/UI Designer with a Master's distinction in Human-Computer Interaction Design, specializing in transforming complex user needs into intuitive, high-impact digital experiences. Proven ability to drive significant improvements in efficiency, user engagement, and business metrics through data-driven research, strategic design, and cross-functional collaboration across web, mobile, and enterprise SaaS platforms.

Work

Scandiweb
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UX Designer

Remote, Global

Summary

Led end-to-end UX/UI design initiatives for enterprise SaaS and blockchain platforms, optimizing user journeys and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve significant business outcomes.

Highlights

Streamlined user journeys for enterprise SaaS platforms, leveraging Figma and customer insights to achieve a 25% improvement in workflow efficiency.

Directed the design of a Forex trading platform, implementing a new landing page structure that increased account sign-ups by 20%.

Conducted comprehensive UX research, including pain-point analysis and usability testing, to inform scalable design solutions for complex applications.

Identified and utilized user behavior metrics, collaborating with engineering teams to implement data-driven UX improvements that enhanced operational efficiency.

Validated concepts through high-fidelity prototypes and advanced micro-interactions, iterating designs based on user testing and stakeholder insights.

Facilitated workshops with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements, align project goals, and define user-centered solutions.

Vention
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Product Designer

Remote, Global

Summary

Designed user-centered web and mobile interfaces with a focus on accessibility and engaging experiences, from feature development to comprehensive design system creation.

Highlights

Designed user-centered web and mobile interfaces, integrating budgeting and expense tracking features informed by user behavior research.

Ensured compliance with WCAG standards and responsive design best practices, enhancing accessibility and delivering inclusive digital experiences.

Developed comprehensive design systems from scratch, ensuring scalability and visual consistency across web and mobile applications.

Designed a cross-platform sleep tracking app, integrating seamless user flows and interface consistency across mobile and Apple Watch platforms, achieving a 20% increase in daily active users.

Produced engaging storyboards and interactive prototypes featuring gamified elements, transforming complex concepts into vibrant, user-friendly designs.

Proposed and iterated designs based on feedback from demo sessions, significantly enhancing user satisfaction and product functionality.

Gismart
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Intern Product Designer

Remote, Global

Summary

Redesigned core mobile application features and developed interactive prototypes to enhance user engagement and improve retention rates.

Highlights

Redesigned mobile onboarding flows with a focus on innovation and user-centricity, boosting engagement through visually dynamic prototypes.

Revamped the app's existing paywall screens to increase clarity and reduce user confusion, resulting in a more seamless user experience and improved retention rates.

Developed interactive prototypes with advanced animations to enhance user interactions and product storytelling, improving visual engagement.

Designed high-impact branding materials and creative presentations for product marketing and social media campaigns.

Participated actively in design critiques and team reviews, providing constructive feedback and iterating designs based on collective insights.

Education

City St George's, University of London
London, England, UK

Master of Science

Human-Computer Interaction Design

Grade: Distinction awarded

Skills

Design Tools

Figma, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Flows, Design Systems.

UX Research & Strategy

Human-centered design, User Research and Testing, A/B testing, Information architecture, Interaction design, User Journeys, Pain-point Analysis, Usability Testing, Stakeholder Insights.

Product Design

Product design, Mobile Design, Web Design, Cross-platform Design, Product Marketing, Branding Materials, Gamified Elements, Accessibility (WCAG).

Technical Skills

Web Architecture, HTML, CSS, Basic JS, Blockchain, AI.

Core Competencies

Creativity, Communication, Visual design, Problem-Solving, Data-driven Design, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning.