About Me
Passionate about creating digital experiences that make a difference in people's lives.
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.
Favourite part of the UX process?
Prototyping! And speaking of process, with a user-centered approach, I start with research and UI sketching before moving on to prototyping, testing, and iterations. What keeps me motivated though the process is the user…being happy…and using the product.
My Journey in short
Studied 2 bachelor programs at the same time
Computer-Media Technologies and Graphic design - both had interesting courses and I got the opportunity to chose a second program, so I used it. It was hard but I survived.
Started working as a Graphic designer
I started working at a small company and I got interested in prototyping. It was great to "build" apps without coding skills. At the time I had some front-end skills but prototyping felt like next level of fun.
Moved to Sweden... to study more
I decided to get a second master degree (already had one at the time) in Human-computer interaction and learn more about prototyping and the other UX processes that make products and services great.
Work Experience
04/2020 - 09/2024
UX Designer
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
LDS
At LDS I was responsible for various tasks within graphic design, UI and UX. The company was developing mobile apps for HR. 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
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.
Education
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
Something that is not in my CV
I enjoy cooking and sharing food with nice people! It's again experimenting… Other interests - photography, travel, DIY.