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I’m Karina, a UX/UI designer with 3+ years of experience in the field. I hold a BA in Service & UX Design and an MSc in Human–Technology Interaction. My background enables me to create accessible, user- and developer-friendly UX/UI designs that align with your service goals and meet your requirements.
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Work Experience
Product Manager, UX/UI Designer at Alvidiotech
March 31, 2025 - July 25, 2025Led the development of the AI-powered Kimberlite machine user experience. Conducted qualitative and quantitative user research, developed user stories that increased team understanding of end users by 100%, made key product development decisions supported by academic studies and research, designed the user interface from scratch, improving user flow speed, and developed a service blueprint that increased development speed and improved team product understanding.
Design Thesis Worker at Alvidiotech
November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025Design thesis work focusing on product concepts and UI/UX; collaborated with the team and supported by research insights.
Product Manager, UX/UI Designer at Luminary Mind
March 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025Worked on understanding the target audience, shaping development direction, and defining the tone of voice for a graphic programming course. Consulted on the course development from initial concept to launch, developed qualitative research, analyzed research results to define target audience and goals, and art directed the course.
UX/UI Designer at Ainua
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024SaaS Subscription Management Platform; designed product UI and validated decisions via usability evaluation; ensured accessibility.
UX/UI Designer at Taara
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Mobile application (Mobility Exercises); designed UI prototypes, iterated based on usability testing with users, and coordinated with stakeholders.
Product Manager, UX/UI Designer at Innovategy Oy
October 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025Designed a SaaS platform for a startup accelerator from the ground up. Conducted research to identify user needs and guide product development direction, developed user stories, designed UX/UI for MVP, validated and tested designs with users and development team.
Service Designer at Luminary Mind
October 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024Designed multi-disciplinary UX/UI and service design projects for SaaS and public sector; led user research, stakeholder facilitation, and co-creation workshops engaging 240+ residents and city stakeholders; contributed to City of Lahti 2040 vision development.
Service Designer at City of Lahti
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Contributed to the City Strategy Vision 2040; conducted user research, service blueprinting, and stakeholder collaboration for long-term planning.
UX/UI Designer at Innovategy Oy
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Worked on SaaS product design; led feature prioritization sessions and produced MVP UI prototypes.
UX Designer, Digital Product Designer at LAB University, RDI-project ”Educational Course for Entrepreneurs About Sustainability and Customer Experience”
April 30, 2023 - July 25, 2025Worked on an RDI project to develop a course about sustainability for enterprises. Conducted research to identify user needs, developed user stories to enhance team understanding, designed UX/UI for MVP of the SaaS platform, validated and tested designs with user representatives and development team, evaluated usability of course tasks for clarity and accessibility, including for users with disabilities, compiled and designed a complete digital workbook, and developed a testing plan for workbook usability and effectiveness.
Design Intern at LAB University of Applied Sciences
November 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023Assisted with learning materials; facilitated co-design workshops; prepared accessible digital and print learning resources.
Service Designer at Meyer Turku
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022Sustainable Cruise Ship Service Concept; applied service design methods to cruise experience improvements.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
December 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022Designed logos, business cards, icons, and social media templates; delivered cohesive visual identities for clients.
Education
Master's at Human Technology Interaction HTI, Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027Bachelor's at Service Design, LAB University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025MSc in Human–Technology Interaction at Tampere University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027BA in Service & UX Design at LAB University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
Strategic & Service Design, EKA Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Course: Front End Development – HTML, Great Learning Academy
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Course: CSS, Codeacedemy
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Course: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Additional Education
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment
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