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Last updated on 27 Aug, 2025
I started as a fashion designer about 10 years ago when I lived in Belarus. But after a year in the industry, I realised it wasn’t for me and transitioned into graphic design.
I worked for around 2 years as a graphic designer before transitioning again, this time into product design. Creating my first portfolio was tough, so I took on a lot of freelance work to showcase my skills.
Then I joined an enterprise-level FinTech company, which really boosted my career.
After 4 years in FinTech, I moved to London, UK, where I joined Intercom.
And finally, after 2 years in London, I moved to Sydney, Australia, where I’m currently working at Propeller, building 3D maps for construction.
End-to-end product design. Starting from problem definition and validation, working closely with product managers and stakeholders. From there, I run research, create designs, validate assumptions, finalise solutions, and make sure they get shipped to deliver real value to customers.
How to ensure that the thing I design doesn’t become a half-baked feature, but instead a real product that delivers real value.
Apps are just tools, I don't want them to be too noticeable.
Figma for designs, presentations, workshops, etc. AI tools like GPT and Cursor to vibe code, challenge ideas, figure our complex things, work with copy, and many other scenarios. Mobbin to find references, inspiration and patterns. Notions to dump thoughts, ideas, plans and organise projects.
Try everything, learn fast, and don't afraid to be judged or to make mistakes.
No, everything worked out perfectly.
By exploring different tools and always looking at how tech can actually make the world a better place.
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