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Hysiuk UX/UI designer
􀎪 Rivne, Ukraine
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Profile
My work is rooted in empathy for the user and a deep understanding of what makes a product truly successful. I believe design
should not only solve problems but also create an emotional connection between the interface and the person on the other side of
the screen. I specialize in mobile and web design, combining user research with modern design systems to build interfaces that are
both functional and visually compelling.

Among my recent projects is a pet care app that addresses the challenge of medication tracking, developed based on research
conducted with 12 pet owners and designing specific sub-vertical pages for residential real estate. I work at the intersection of
functionality and visual storytelling, crafting interfaces that don't just get the job done but leave a lasting impression.

work experience
Jun 2022 — Present UX/UI designer

Freelance projects
Mobile Design: Designed a mobile application — High Paw (pet care app); full UX case
study covering the entire process from research to hi-fi prototype; conducted interviews
with 12 pet owners — found that 85% relied on memory to track pet care; designed 38+ iOS
screens following Apple HIG, built a design system and component library

Web Design: Developed landing page design concepts; designed responsive layouts
optimized for conversion with clear CTAs; worked on user flows, wireframes, and design
development-ready design assets

E-commerce: Participated in the redesign of a Polish sanitary ceramics website; improved
product and category pages; applied e-commerce UX practices to enhance the overall user
experience

Graphic & Motion Design: Created animated banners for digital campaigns; developed
brand identities, logos, POS materials, and marketing assets for various businesses and
clients

Sept 2024 — Feb 2026 UI/UX mentor

IT Step Academy

T aught students the principles of UX/UI design, user-centered methodology, and industry
workflows

Provided personalized consultations and reviewed projects: landing pages, e-commerce,
mobile apps, design systems, etc.

Developed educational materials covering UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and
visual design fundamentals

Conducted portfolio reviews and offered career guidance to support students' professional
growth

Evaluated projects using structured criteria: usability, visual quality, design thinking, and
more

Aug 2020 — Jan 2021 2D artist

Zagrava Games

Designed 2D characters, environments, and game assets for mobile game development
using graphics software

Created visual elements in 2D and 3D graphics, maintaining cohesive art style aligned with
game vision

Collaborated with development team to design intuitive game UI elements and visualize
game mechanics

Contributed to visual storytelling through character design and environmental art

skills
Design tools UX/UI design Visual design
Figma
Figma
(auto(, layouts,
, components, User Research: interviews, surveys, Grids, illustrations, typography,
variables,,design
, )
systems)
usability testing
composition, colour, moodboards
AdobeAdobe
Photoshop

Photoshop
UX Methods: User Personas, Customer
AdobeAdobe
Illustrator

Illustrator
Journey Maps, User Flows
Development
AdobeAdobe
AfterAfterEffects

Effects
Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
Wireframing & Prototyping (low-fi to
AdobeAdobe
Premiere
PremierePro
Pro high-fi)

Claude
iOS Design (Apple Human Interface
Guidelines)

Additionally
E nglish level — Upper-Intermediate (B2)
Mobile App Design & Responsive Web
High artistic skills
Design

Copywriting skills
Design Systems & Component Libraries

3D modeling skills (Blender) Interaction Design & Micro-interactions

education
2012—2017 Rivne State Art School named after A.I. Martynenko

2017—2021 Rivne Professional College of Economics and Technology
Specialization: Graphic design

Associate degree

2021—2024 Rivne State University of Humanities
Specialization: Decorative and Applied Arts

Bachelor's Degree
2021—2024 Step IT Academy
Course: Computer graphics & design