Available for hire
Hi, I'm
danila
I design playful digital experiences with people in mind!
I design playful digital experiences with people in mind!
I design playful digital experiences with people in mind!
Edinburgh, UK
skills
UX Design
UX Research
UI Design
Product Design
Design Systems
Workshops
Design Sprint
Interaction Design
User Testing
Usability Testing
Project Management
Leadership
Mentoring
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experience
2025 - Present
UX/UI Designer (Volunteer) | The Firefly Project
Redesigning website and design system to improve communication and accessibility for users, stakeholders, and academics. Conducting user-centred prototyping and usability testing to create a compassion
2025 - Present
UX/UI Designer (Volunteer) | The Firefly Project
Redesigning website and design system to improve communication and accessibility for users, stakeholders, and academics. Conducting user-centred prototyping and usability testing to create a compassion
2025 - Present
UX/UI Designer (Volunteer) | The Firefly Project
Redesigning website and design system to improve communication and accessibility for users, stakeholders, and academics. Conducting user-centred prototyping and usability testing to create a compassion
Summer 2022
Product Owner Associate (Summer Placement) | Scottish Government Design System
Collaborated with a service designer and cross-functional team to build a community engagement strategy for the Design System Team. Researched design system best practices, developed a six-month project plan, and presented insights to the Product Manager within Agile frameworks.
Summer 2022
Product Owner Associate (Summer Placement) | Scottish Government Design System
Collaborated with a service designer and cross-functional team to build a community engagement strategy for the Design System Team. Researched design system best practices, developed a six-month project plan, and presented insights to the Product Manager within Agile frameworks.
Summer 2022
Product Owner Associate (Summer Placement) | Scottish Government Design System
Collaborated with a service designer and cross-functional team to build a community engagement strategy for the Design System Team. Researched design system best practices, developed a six-month project plan, and presented insights to the Product Manager within Agile frameworks.
2021 - 2024
Student Ambassador & Library Officer | University of Dundee
Supported students in creative projects using 3D printers, graphic tablets, and prototyping tools. Led workshops and design sprints, guiding students in prototyping, design, and digital skills. Represented the university design community at events, campus tours, and student support initiatives.
2021 - 2024
Student Ambassador & Library Officer | University of Dundee
Supported students in creative projects using 3D printers, graphic tablets, and prototyping tools. Led workshops and design sprints, guiding students in prototyping, design, and digital skills. Represented the university design community at events, campus tours, and student support initiatives.
2021 - 2024
Student Ambassador & Library Officer | University of Dundee
Supported students in creative projects using 3D printers, graphic tablets, and prototyping tools. Led workshops and design sprints, guiding students in prototyping, design, and digital skills. Represented the university design community at events, campus tours, and student support initiatives.
2025 - 2026 Edinburgh Napier University
MSc User Experience Design
Modules: Divergent Interactions, Advanced Information Interactions, Research Through Design and more
2025 - 2026 Edinburgh Napier University
MSc User Experience Design
Modules: Divergent Interactions, Advanced Information Interactions, Research Through Design and more
2025 - 2026 Edinburgh Napier University
MSc User Experience Design
Modules: Divergent Interactions, Advanced Information Interactions, Research Through Design and more
2020 - 2024 University of Dundee
BSc Digital Interaction Design (Hons) 2:1
Built an excellent foundation for Digital Interaction and Experience Design through a variety of project briefs and learning activities. Culminated with the completion of Honours Project (mobile app) and Dissertation Submission(journalistic magazine discussing he topic of design).
2020 - 2024 University of Dundee
BSc Digital Interaction Design (Hons) 2:1
Built an excellent foundation for Digital Interaction and Experience Design through a variety of project briefs and learning activities. Culminated with the completion of Honours Project (mobile app) and Dissertation Submission(journalistic magazine discussing he topic of design).
2020 - 2024 University of Dundee
BSc Digital Interaction Design (Hons) 2:1
Built an excellent foundation for Digital Interaction and Experience Design through a variety of project briefs and learning activities. Culminated with the completion of Honours Project (mobile app) and Dissertation Submission(journalistic magazine discussing he topic of design).