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About me

Hi there! 👋 I'm Alona, a Zurich-based UX/UI Designer with 5+ years of experience. I believe that shaping more intuitive and accessible digital experiences can make a huge impact on our lives.

My Working Experience

Throughout my career I have successfully worked on various projects that range from websites to complex mobile apps and digital platforms.

My working experience spans different industries including fintech, edutech, social, travel, health, government and more.

I have worked in companies of different sizes, from digital agencies to enterprises such as Wunderman Thompson and Credit Suisse.

Skills

  • Research & Competitive Analysis
  • User Persona
  • Sitemap
  • Informational Architecture
  • Typography
  • Visual design and layout
  • Atomic Design System
  • Accessibility
  • Usability Testing
  • Understanding HTML&CSS

Tools

  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Invision
  • Miro
  • Jira
  • Maze
  • Zeplin
  • Marvel

My Design Process

Empathize

conduct research
to understand the user

Define

analyze problems
or opportunity

Ideate

generate ideas and
create wireframes

Prototype

create visual design
and prototype

Test

usability testing
and iteration

Review

review designs
implementation

My Background

My journey began from Web Development and then moved on to UX and UI when I realized that I have passion for crafting more aesthetic and user-friendly digital experience.

I initially gained my foundational knowledge in UX/UI through on-site courses at Prog Academy in 2017. Since then, I've been consistently learning and expanding my knowledge through courses, conferences, and online events.

My master's degree in Management is very valuable when creating a product. Knowledge of marketing, planning, organizing, and the product life cycle helps me understand user behavior, align design decisions with market trends, and achieve business objectives.

Courses and Certifications

2023
How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools
LinkedIn
ADPList BeMore Festival 2023
24-hour global success conference on product building, scaling growth and career advice. September 20, 2023
UXCamp.ch
The Premier barcamp on User Experience in Switzerland. September 2, 2023
Interaction 23
Volunteering and attending. 25 February - 3 March 2023
2022
Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide
Interaction Design Foundation
Become a UX Designer from Scratch
Interaction Design Foundation
HCI: The Foundations of UX Design
Interaction Design Foundation
Agile Methods for UX Design
Interaction Design Foundation
Mobile User Experience (UX) Design
Interaction Design Foundation
Introduction to Web Development
Code First Girls
2021
Research, Usability Testing, Flow, Mapping, Analyzing Data, Interface, Accessibility, Interaction Design
LinkedIn
2020
Introduction to User Experience Design
Coursera: Georgia Institute of Technology
2017
Design Thinking for Innovation
Prometheus: University of Virginia Darden School of Business
UX/UI Design
Prog Academy
2016
HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers
Coursera: Johns Hopkins University

DIPLOMA

2010-2011
MBA, Foreign Business Management
Academy of Municipal Management, Ukraine
2006-2010
BA, Management
Academy of Municipal Management, Ukraine