Hi, I’m Taras Oliinyk, a UI/UX Product Designer and design lead with a track record of turning startups into investor-friendly products. I’ve crafted UI/UX for startups that attracted significant investments and I know how to balance business goals with delightful, user-centered design. My experience spans WEB3, DeFi, FinTech, and Crypto, and I’ve worked with teams and projects across multiple continents. I’m also a GoIT design lecturer and a co-founder of ventures, which keeps me hands-on with product strategy and team leadership. I help early- to mid-stage startups ship from concept to MVP, delivering designs that are practical, scalable, and grounded in UX psychology. I lead design efforts at Solar Blockchain and VOXE, mentor up-and-coming designers at GoIT, and have a proven track record on Upwork as a Top Rated freelancer. My focus is on creating client-oriented, investor-friendly design that makes users happy and drives business results.…

Taras Oliinyk

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Hi, I’m Taras Oliinyk, a UI/UX Product Designer and design lead with a track record of turning startups into investor-friendly products. I’ve crafted UI/UX for startups that attracted significant investments and I know how to balance business goals with delightful, user-centered design. My experience spans WEB3, DeFi, FinTech, and Crypto, and I’ve worked with teams and projects across multiple continents. I’m also a GoIT design lecturer and a co-founder of ventures, which keeps me hands-on with product strategy and team leadership. I help early- to mid-stage startups ship from concept to MVP, delivering designs that are practical, scalable, and grounded in UX psychology. I lead design efforts at Solar Blockchain and VOXE, mentor up-and-coming designers at GoIT, and have a proven track record on Upwork as a Top Rated freelancer. My focus is on creating client-oriented, investor-friendly design that makes users happy and drives business results.…

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Hi, I’m Taras Oliinyk, a UI/UX Product Designer and design lead with a track record of turning startups into investor-friendly products. I’ve crafted UI/UX for startups that attracted significant investments and I know how to balance business goals with delightful, user-centered design. My experience spans WEB3, DeFi, FinTech, and Crypto, and I’ve worked with teams and projects across multiple continents. I’m also a GoIT design lecturer and a co-founder of ventures, which keeps me hands-on with product strategy and team leadership.

I help early- to mid-stage startups ship from concept to MVP, delivering designs that are practical, scalable, and grounded in UX psychology. I lead design efforts at Solar Blockchain and VOXE, mentor up-and-coming designers at GoIT, and have a proven track record on Upwork as a Top Rated freelancer. My focus is on creating client-oriented, investor-friendly design that makes users happy and drives business results.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Polish
Intermediate

Work Experience

UI/UX Product Designer at Upwork
August 1, 2021 - Present
Top Rated freelancer with more than 2 years of experience on Upwork, delivering UI/UX and product design solutions for diverse clients worldwide and achieving 100% client satisfaction across 10+ projects.
UI/UX Designer at Oliinykk Design
November 1, 2020 - Present
Self‑employed UI/UX, graphic and branding services for Jump Crypto, Investae, CoinLLions, Carbon Games, NEAR Protocol, Defyca, and others. Designed SaaS platforms from scratch and created interactive prototypes for MVP testing in Figma.
UI/UX Design Lecturer at GoIT - start your career in IT
May 1, 2023 - Present
Design Lecturer educating 200+ students via online lectures twice weekly; mentoring young designers on the path to success.
Product Designer / Design Lead at Solar Blockchain
August 1, 2023 - Present
Design Lead and Product Designer overseeing all design deliveries and progress; leading design initiatives for web3 products powered by Solar blockchain.
Co-Founder at VOXE
October 1, 2023 - Present
Co-Founder of The Social Super-App, focusing on user privacy, AI and Web3 features to deliver a cutting-edge experience for creators, users, and businesses.
Co-Founder at olmoo.network
December 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Co-Founder involved in product strategy and design direction for a blockchain project.
Web & Graphic Designer at VBSR Government organisation
October 1, 2021 - Present
Web & graphic design for a government organization, including advertising, social media design, and print/souvenir design.
Lead of Design Department / Freelance Designer at Emsider
March 1, 2019 - Present
Lead of design department delivering UI/UX, graphic, branding and product design for multiple clients; collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project realization.
Design Lecturer at GoIT - start your career in IT
May 1, 2023 - Present
Design Lecturer educating 200+ students online twice per week; supported young designers on their path to success in design.
Design Lead / Product Designer at Solar Blockchain
August 1, 2023 - Present
Design Lead and Product Designer overseeing design deliveries and progress of the design department for web3 products powered by Solar.
UI/UX Designer / Freelance at Emsider
March 1, 2019 - Present
Lead of Design Department providing UI/UX, graphic and branding services for a variety of clients.
UI/UX Design Lecturer at GoIT
May 1, 2023 - Present
Lecturer teaching UI/UX design to 200+ students online twice weekly, mentoring aspiring designers and sharing industry insights to help students launch successful design careers.
Product Designer at Solar Blockchain
August 1, 2023 - Present
Design Lead delivering UI/UX for web3 and blockchain products, overseeing design deliverables and contributing to product strategy and user research to showcase the power of Solar blockchain.
Web Designer at Freelancehunt.com
March 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Freelance web design services including UI/UX, graphic design, and branding for various clients on the Freelancehunt platform.
Lead of Design Department at Emsider
March 1, 2019 - Present
Lead of Design Department delivering UI/UX, branding, and graphic design solutions; overseeing project workflows and design delivery.
Web & Graphic Designer at VBSR Government Organization
October 1, 2021 - Present
Web and graphic design for government organization projects including advertising, social media design, and branding.

Education

at West Ukrainian National University
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
at West Ukrainian National University
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
at West Ukrainian National University
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

Qualifications

Product Design Course
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Web Design Course
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
UI/UX Design Certificate
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Product Design Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
UI/UX Design Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Web Design Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Web Flow Basics
May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2026
UI/UX Design Certificate
March 1, 2020 - April 30, 2026
Product Design Course
May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2026
UI/UX Design Course
May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2026
Web Flow Basics
May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2026
UI/UX Design Certificate
March 1, 2020 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Financial Services
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