My Story
If I were to save your time and summarize the most defining aspect of my personality, it would be: a strong fascination with art and culture (the soul) and wellness (mind & body). Keep reading if it resonates to you!
I studied Theater Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia. Being 17 years old, I chose this path to join talented individuals in crafting exceptional theater experiences for my hometown. Being around aspiring people was crucial for me. (I absolutely love people.)
In 2020, I moved to the USA and changed my career path. Following my passion for fitness and people, I started personal training. This is not just my previous job. Health and fitness are my lifestyle and my core value.
'How did you get into design then?' - you may ask.
I experienced a spark with design when I understood that it's not just about creativity, but also about functionality. This simple realization was like an "a-ha" moment for me, as I recognized that I could leverage my previous experience of focusing on people's needs and my personal trait of delving into the reasons behind things to create tangible products. As a designer, my goal is to witness the real-world impact of my work while learning from and collaborating with inspired individuals.
Professional Qualities
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Each time I engage with users, I gain valuable insights. This reinforces my belief in the importance of seeking opinions. Additionally, I find joy in observing the evolution of designs and witnessing improvements from 'before' to 'after'.
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I value constructive criticism and learn from it. My experience with short projects has taught me to remain flexible with changing requirements.
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Organizing and structuring content is a design task I particularly enjoy. I think this comes from my childhood, where I found pleasure in neatly organizing my school notes.
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When making design decisions, I always consider what data supports them.
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Throughout my life, I've had a deep passion for user experience. Encountering diverse users and products, I have always sought to witness how my work positively impacts people.
Personal Qualities (high5)
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Empathizers are great at understanding how people feel and use this sensibility to do good for others.
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Optimists enjoy praising the good in people and are grateful for what they have.
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Coaches love discovering the potential in people and supporting others’ personal growth.
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Thinkers enjoy mental activity, intellectual discussions and time alone in reflection.
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Believers’ actions are driven by core values that cannot be compromised at the expense of success.
Where you can find me if not designing?
In the gym. I love lifting weights!
Running. Here is my first half marathon.
Running with my dog. The best running buddy!
Reading about human psychology.
Reading about human body.
Exploring artistic sides of me.
Taking drawing classes at my favorite place in Boston, MFA.