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By putting users’ needs first, I aim to create products, services and spaces that are engaging, immersive and convenient. Through an empathetic yet analytical approach I defy complex challenges, establishing exciting and accessible experiences for all stakeholders involved.…

Mariia Semenova

UX Designer, App Designer, Web Designer, +4

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By putting users’ needs first, I aim to create products, services and spaces that are engaging, immersive and convenient. Through an empathetic yet analytical approach I defy complex challenges, establishing exciting and accessible experiences for all stakeholders involved.…

Available to hire

By putting users’ needs first, I aim to create products, services and spaces that are engaging, immersive and convenient.
Through an empathetic yet analytical approach I defy complex challenges, establishing exciting and accessible experiences for all stakeholders involved.

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Work Experience

UX Researcher at STEM the Gap Academy

February 27, 2025 - March 31, 2025

• User insight gathering through journey analysis and user interviews. • Information analysis and synthesis. • Discovery of opportunities presented in a research report.

UX Design & Research (RA) at Emily Carr University Library

October 1, 2025 - Present

Assessing information architecture and accessibility standards of the library research guides website; updating front-end design systems to improve navigation and accessibility; conducting research (secondary & through user sessions) to expand informational content of the existing research guides.

UX/UI Designer at TwoVera

September 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Creating content structure and visual design patterns for intuitive navigation; high-fidelity prototyping; user experience research and evaluation through iterative wireframes and mockups.

Research Assistant at Health Design Lab (HDL)

May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Helping facilitate transition from the medical model of care to the social one, by discovering potential for guided independence; developing and facilitating co-design sessions for residents and stakeholders; service design through research synthesis and evaluation; creating outreach materials for diverse internally- involved audiences.

UX Design & Research at Emily Carr University

October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Conducted an accessibility audit through assistive tools and features. Updated front-end design systems to improve navigation and accessibility of the website in compliance with WCAG standards. Conducted qualitative research (secondary & primary) to expand informational content of the existing research guides.

UI/UX Designer at LOCVM

January 1, 2026 - Present

Developed new page layouts to increase engagement and informational clarity. Created easy-to-use, linear design system that combined visual branding and functional systems. Facilitated user research, to further validate and improve existing design models.

UX Research at STEM The Gap Academy

February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Conducted a series of user interviews with stakeholders to evaluate the existing model of education. Created a written report outlining areas of improvement.

UX Research at Circular Food Innovation Lab (CFIL)

March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Under the City of Vancouver 'Zero Waste 2040' project, collaborated with stakeholders across food growth and distribution sectors to learn about needs in limiting food waste. Assisted in development of co-creation workshops for involved stakeholders and community members. Researched and analyzed existing systems and work models within food production and distribution industries. Secondary research of visual communication systems.