You craft digital spaces where people feel understood. A UX designer who believes that every tap, swipe, or click is an emotion waiting to be shaped. You explore user needs, turn them into journeys, and shape systems that feel intuitive, inviting, and human.…

Darya Novokshenova

You craft digital spaces where people feel understood. A UX designer who believes that every tap, swipe, or click is an emotion waiting to be shaped. You explore user needs, turn them into journeys, and shape systems that feel intuitive, inviting, and human.…

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You craft digital spaces where people feel understood.
A UX designer who believes that every tap, swipe, or click is an emotion waiting to be shaped.
You explore user needs, turn them into journeys, and shape systems that feel intuitive, inviting, and human.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

UI Designer at Strato
March 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed to the design of cloud storage products (IONOS HiDrive Next and others) across multiple brands and platforms, including web, desktop client, and mobile apps. Created detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs in Figma, adapting and extending existing design systems. Conducted usability testing; 73% of participants preferred the redesigned version, citing clearer navigation and improved task flow. Redesigned file-sharing flow, improving task completion speed and reducing user drop-off rates. Collaborated closely with developers and product managers to ensure cohesive cross-platform implementation. Assisted in expanding dark mode patterns within the design system for faster adoption across multiple products.
Web Designer (Training) at Kava Technology
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Completed professional training in responsive web design principles and UX fundamentals.
UI Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
December 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Delivered private web design projects, focusing on intuitive user flows and cohesive visual identity for small businesses.
UI Designer at Strato
March 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed to the design of cloud storage products (IONOS HiDrive Next and others) across multiple brands and platforms, including web, desktop client, and mobile apps. Created detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs in Figma, adapting and extending existing design systems. Conducted usability testing with 73% of participants preferring the redesigned version, citing clearer navigation and improved task flow. Redesigned file-sharing flow, improving task completion speed and reducing user drop-off rates. Collaborated closely with developers and product managers to ensure cohesive cross-platform implementation. Assisted in expanding dark mode patterns within the design system for faster adoption across multiple products.
Web Designer (Training) at Kava Technology
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Completed professional training in responsive web design principles and UX fundamentals.
UI Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Delivered private web design projects, focusing on intuitive user flows and cohesive visual identity for small businesses.

Education

Bachelor’s at University of Europe for Applied Sciences
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Secondary Education at Mathematical Lyceum 134
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor’s at University of Europe for Applied Sciences
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Secondary Education at Mathematical Lyceum 134
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Graphic Design Course
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Graphic Design Course
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment

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Experience Level