About
My name is Vera, and I am passionate about creating intuitive user-centered experiences and visually appealing interfaces.
You can call me a UX/UI or visual designer, but it is not about names.
Proficient in Figma, HTML and CSS. Bringing 5+ years of experience in customer-centric roles and freelance illustration work to create designs that delight and convert.
I am currently expanding my skills in front-end development and am dedicated to creating engaging user experiences.
Find more about my skills and my journey below.
Education
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Online | Apr 2024 – Aug 2025
Completed 7 courses covering UX research, inclusive design, low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototyping, and tools like Figma, Adobe XD.
Master’s Degree in Tourism
Ukraine | Sep 2017 – Dec 2018
I obtained my Master’s in Tourism with a final mark of 8.721 out of 10 from the Donetsk National University of Economics and Trade (Ukraine). My Master’s thesis focused on implementing the international best practices of interactive technologies in museums in Ukraine to enhance user experience and accessibility.
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
Ukraine | Sep 2013 – Jun 2017
I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Tourism with a final mark of 8.543 out of 10 from the Donetsk National University of Economics and Trade. Participated in numerous scientific conferences with my articles on sustainable economic growth, inclusivity and accessibility in tourism, and marketing in tourism.
Experience
Contributor in Open Source Projects
Spain | May 2024 – Present
- Improving one-time donation user flow for SEO BirdLife NGO, implementing the best UX practices to increase the number of one-time donors and turn them into NGO members.
- Designed a user-centered, responsive web platform for the open source project La Coctelera.
Visual Artist at Espinacco Design
Spain | Apr 2020 – Present
- Created digital and traditional artwork, including visual content for stock platforms and online poster sellers, adapting designs to different audiences.
- Developed and managed website content using WordPress, including visual elements and implementing SEO best practices.
- Exhibited artworks in Niceto Alcalá-Zamora Museum and received Second Prize in the Young Talents Contest in Priego de Córdoba.
- Managed online shop using WooCommerce, optimizing user experience for conversions.
Web Content Manager at Aves Travel LLC
Remote, Ukraine | Nov 2018 – Apr 2021
- Created engaging content for social media and the company website, focusing on user needs and travel preferences.
- Designed and curated original travel routes, considering user experience and logistical feasibility.
- Created visually appealing social media posts and website graphics to promote travel destinations and services.
Travel Sales Agent at Aves Travel LLC
Kyiv, Ukraine | Feb 2016 – Nov 2018
- Managed client interactions, addressing their needs and focusing on a positive customer experience.
- Provided customer support and managed client communications.
- Organized and managed international and national travel experiences, focusing on customer needs. Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
- Represented the company at the biggest international tourism fairs in Ukraine (UITT), Turkey (TTI) and Germany (ITB), showcasing strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Software and Tools
Figma
HTML
CSS
WordPress
GitHub
Procreate
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Hard Skills
Markup Languages (HTML, CSS)
JavaScript
User Research
Information Architecture (IA)
Wireframing
Prototyping
Interaction Design (IxD)
Visual Design (UI)
Usability Testing
Accessibility (WCAG)
Responsive Design
Journey Mapping
Competitive Analysis
Affinity Diagramming
Inclusive Design
Story Boarding
Soft Skills
Empathy
Active Listening
Lateral Thinking
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Client Communication
Patience
Openness to Learning
Analytical Skills
Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Spanish
Ukrainian
