Senior UI/UX Designer based in Philadelphia

Senior UI/UX Designer based in Philadelphia

Senior UI/UX Designer based in Philadelphia

An accomplished professional with a blend of artistic and technical expertise, dedicated to crafting impactful designs.

An accomplished professional with a blend of artistic and technical expertise, dedicated to crafting impactful designs.
An accomplished professional with a blend of artistic and technical expertise, dedicated to crafting impactful designs.
/ My Story

My design career began with a passion for creating intuitive and user-friendly user experiences. At EY, I designed transformative experiences for industry-leading companies, elevating their user interactions and satisfaction. Prior to EY, I was a UI/UX Designer at Fujitsu, where I successfully launched innovative web platforms. My journey began in freelancing, collaborating with diverse clients across sectors like marketing, cryptocurrency, finance, and healthcare, resulting in significant boosts in their sales and engagement.

My design career began with a passion for creating intuitive and user-friendly user experiences. At EY, I designed transformative experiences for industry-leading companies, elevating their user interactions and satisfaction. Prior to EY, I was a UI/UX Designer at Fujitsu, where I successfully launched innovative web platforms. My journey began in freelancing, collaborating with diverse clients across sectors like marketing, cryptocurrency, finance, and healthcare, resulting in significant boosts in their sales and engagement.

/ My Passion

I thrive in leadership and collaboration. As Lead Designer at a blockchain startup, my solutions were recognized for best UI and UX. I rank in the top 1% of mentors globally and have an artistic background, including teaching at my own art studio.

I thrive in leadership and collaboration. As Lead Designer at a blockchain startup, my solutions were recognized for best UI and UX. I rank in the top 1% of mentors globally and have an artistic background, including teaching at my own art studio.

/ My Education

I hold a BS in Business Informatics and an MS in Human-Computer Interaction from Drexel University. These programs taught me to create user-centric designs that are both functional and engaging, shaping my successful approach to leading projects and collaborating with diverse teams. Additionally, I have completed numerous courses and earned various certificates that further enhance my expertise in the field.

I hold a BS in Business Informatics and an MS in Human-Computer Interaction from Drexel University. These programs taught me to create user-centric designs that are both functional and engaging, shaping my successful approach to leading projects and collaborating with diverse teams.

/ How I got into Design

My passion for drawing began at Art Academy. High school interests in math and tech led me to Business Informatics. Designing a logo in college ignited my love for design, culminating in my first professional project in 2016. UI/UX Design blends my skills in art and technology, driving my dedication to meaningful user experiences.

My passion for drawing began at Art Academy. High school interests in math and tech led me to Business Informatics. Designing a logo in college ignited my love for design, culminating in my first professional project in 2016. UI/UX Design blends my skills in art and technology, driving my dedication to meaningful user experiences.

Endurance in Sports, Excellence in Design.

Endurance in Sports, Excellence in Design.

Endurance in Sports, Excellence in Design.

Discover my journey and passion through a blend of professional design expertise and hobbies.

Discover my journey and passion through a blend of professional design expertise and hobbies.

/ My Hobbies
Painting
Painting

Used to have my own small painting school

Used to have my own small painting school

Skiing
Skiing

Almost every season

Almost every season

Snorkeling
Snorkeling

Yes, there are sharks and me on the photo!

Yes, there are sharks and me on the photo!

Paragliding
Paragliding

Still learning, but soon I'll be an instructor

Still learning, but soon I'll be an instructor

Kiteboarding
Kiteboarding

My most difficult yet exciting hobby

My most difficult yet exciting hobby

Blockchain
Blockchain

Check the NFT Collection that I made!

Check the NFT Collection that I made!

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Access my resume here.

Access my resume here.

Access my resume here.

7

7

Years in Product Design

Years in Product Design

20+

20+

Companies Served

Companies Served

10+

10+

Recognitions Earned

Recognitions Earned

Top 1%

Top 1%

Mentor on ADPList

Rating on Clutch

/ Achievements by the numbers

/ HeloGensee by
the numbers
/ HeloGensee by
the numbers
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Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved.

My work has been featured by:
Let’s chat

Contact me today at egarafieva97@gmail.com, and let's start transforming your ideas into extraordinary digital experiences.

Site designed and built by Ellie Garafieva.

Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved.

My work has been featured by:

Let’s chat

Contact me today at egarafieva97@gmail.com, and let's start transforming your ideas into extraordinary digital experiences.

Site designed and built by Ellie Garafieva.

Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved.

Won many awards, that's my pride.

Won many awards, that's my pride.

Won many awards, that's my pride.

2024 - Philadelphia Annual Design Slam

2021 - Drexel CCI Design Competition