About

I like to experiment with different media, trying and testing new things until I find something that will catch my attention and will keep me busy for a while. That is why I have a huge variety of skills - from design, through some front-end coding to videos and animations. And if there is anything that I don't know, I'm ready to start digging into in. When I am in flow, I can easily spend hours discovering a new technology until I find out how how to use it so it makes me more productive. I am aware of that and I am trying to set an intention to take breaks because my health worths more than anything else.

04/2020 - 09/2024

UX Designer at EdAider

EdAider is a EdTech startup where the team was developing a web-based platform for teachers where they can create learning materials with AI and use the platform to assess their students faster. This gives them more time to focus on teaching rather than administrative tasks. During my time there I collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design solutions into the development process. I worked on new features and improving existing UIs in the platform, based on user feedback and users’ needs. I also supported the marketing team with promotional materials and videos, resulting in new customers and expansion. Last but not least, I initiated and contributed to the company’s design system.

11/2015 - 03/2020

UX/Graphic Designer at LDS

At LDS I was responsible for various tasks within graphic design, UI and UX. The company was developing mobile apps for HR people. Some of my tasks were designing printable and digital marketing materials and designing, creating and managing WordPress websites - where actually I learned a lot about how WordPress works "behind the scenes" and why so many developers actually hate it. During one of the projects here, I explored a prototyping tool called JustInMind and got really interested into UI and UX.

06/2014 - 09/2014

Graphic Designer at NetIT

NetIT is an educational center that offers courses for adults in different specialties. I worked there just for a few months but I was responsible for the initial visual identity of the company and creating learning plans and material for design courses.

09/2017 - 05/2019

Human-computer interaction M.Sc.

Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden

Courses and concepts: User studies and concept development, mockups, sketches, scenarios and prototypes, design and development of digital systems, including testing and evaluation

09/2014 - 06/2016

Digital Arts M.A.

National Academy of Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria

Courses: Digital video and animation techniques, interactive performance, art installations, net art, 2D and 3D prototyping

10/2009 - 05/2013

Graphic Design B.A.

New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria

Courses: Colour theory, modern arts, graphic design, photography, design, marketing and branding, composition, illustration, book layout and design, InDesign, Adobe CC, web and mobile design, typography

10/2009 - 06/2013

Computer-media Technologies B.Sc.

New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria

Courses: Informatics, graphical UI, sketching and drawing, colour theory, vector and raster images, 3D modelling, animation, web design, modern arts, digital photography