Hi, I’m Polina Abdula, a senior product designer with a technical background and 6+ years of experience creating intuitive solutions across web and mobile platforms for B2B and B2C. I translate complex technical requirements into user-friendly interfaces through research, prototyping, and usability testing. I co-organise an international design community in Helsinki, fostering professional networking and knowledge sharing. I also mentor junior designers and help create consistent design systems across multiple platforms. Hi there! I am passionate about delivering meaningful user experiences through collaboration with product and engineering teams, with a strong emphasis on research and pragmatic design systems. I enjoy turning complex problems into polished, scalable solutions that meet business goals and user needs.

Polina Abdula

Hi, I’m Polina Abdula, a senior product designer with a technical background and 6+ years of experience creating intuitive solutions across web and mobile platforms for B2B and B2C. I translate complex technical requirements into user-friendly interfaces through research, prototyping, and usability testing. I co-organise an international design community in Helsinki, fostering professional networking and knowledge sharing. I also mentor junior designers and help create consistent design systems across multiple platforms. Hi there! I am passionate about delivering meaningful user experiences through collaboration with product and engineering teams, with a strong emphasis on research and pragmatic design systems. I enjoy turning complex problems into polished, scalable solutions that meet business goals and user needs.

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Hi, I’m Polina Abdula, a senior product designer with a technical background and 6+ years of experience creating intuitive solutions across web and mobile platforms for B2B and B2C. I translate complex technical requirements into user-friendly interfaces through research, prototyping, and usability testing. I co-organise an international design community in Helsinki, fostering professional networking and knowledge sharing. I also mentor junior designers and help create consistent design systems across multiple platforms.

Hi there! I am passionate about delivering meaningful user experiences through collaboration with product and engineering teams, with a strong emphasis on research and pragmatic design systems. I enjoy turning complex problems into polished, scalable solutions that meet business goals and user needs.

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Language

English
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Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior UX/UI Designer at Sii Poland
November 10, 2025 - April 30, 2026
SaaS project that provides a cloud-based business communications platform with phone, video, and messaging via an API. Short-term contract.  * Research project requirements, collaborate with product and engineering teams * Conducted a design audit and delivered recommendations, accelerating iteration cycles with Claude/ChatGPT for rapid documentation and Cursor/Claude Code for prototyping
Senior Product Designer at Freelance
July 1, 2023 - Present
Provided UX/UI consulting and design services for small businesses across industries (B2B, B2C: e-commerce, entertainment, etc). Optimised workflows between designers and front-end developers, conducted design audits, and delivered strategic recommendations for digital product improvements.
Product Designer at Reksoft International
September 26, 2019 - December 30, 2022
Global software development company providing enterprise and consumer digital solutions Among B2B projects: Resource Management System (RMS) for Pulkovo Airport - a major international airport serving millions of passengers annually: * Led UX/UI design efforts to enhance Pulkovo Airport's resource management system (including an app for employees) * Improved usability of the RMS system that incorporated the features of ERP, PSA, BI, and analytics platforms. * Reduced aircraft maintenance monthly costs by 32% in a year after the product launch (after the breakeven point) through improved workflow efficiency and user experience optimization:
Conducted hands-on field research at the airport and provided insights for the design strategy. * Coordinated workshops with stakeholders to align design solutions with operational needs. Among B2C projects: O'Key Group - a large omnichannel grocery retailer with nationwide operations and a fast-growing e-commerce platform * Created the design of new end-to-end iOS and Android apps from scratch. * Maintained and improved the "O'key" online grocery shop website. Validated and launched new features, which increased the rating of the apps in App Store and Play Market from 3,5 to 4,7 (out of 5). * The number of orders on mobile apps increased in 2022 in comparison to 2020 by 47% due to thorough research, including Customer Journey Mapping and Usability testing. * Established consistent design systems across web and app platforms. * Facilitated cross-functional workshops with stakeholders across departments to align on user experience goals and drive design decisions. * Mentored junior designers: both designers were promoted from Junior to Middle Designers
Sr. Product Designer at Reksoft International
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Led UX/UI design for Pulkovo Airport's Resource Management System (RMS) project, including an app for employees; collaborated with analysts, client stakeholders, and developers for seamless data integration and improved usability; conducted hands-on field research at the airport; coordinated workshops with stakeholders to align design solutions with operational needs; reduced aircraft maintenance costs by 32% through improved workflow efficiency and user experience optimisation.
Product Design Practicum at Yandex
June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Gained hands-on experience at a technology company building intelligent products and services powered by machine learning; gathered & analysed requirements for improving support workflows; prototyped, defined solutions, created UI kits, and conducted prototype testing.
UX/UI Designer at Reksoft International St Petersburg
March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Gathered requirements, researched (benchmark testing, CJM), solving research and data analysis, prototyping, defining solutions; created UI kits; prototype testing.
UX/UI Designer at NoNameLab
October 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Early-stage startup in the cryptocurrency field; designed cryptocurrency wallet interfaces for iOS, Android, Web; developed design guidelines; created marketing materials; collaborated with development teams to ensure design implementation.

Education

Master’s degree, Applied Optics at ITMO University
September 1, 2010 - July 1, 2016

Qualifications

Service Design Project Course
January 1, 2024 - June 26, 2026
JTBD – working with user tasks
March 1, 2021 - June 26, 2026
UX-Marafon: Design Management
January 1, 2020 - June 26, 2026
UX Design by AIC
January 1, 2018 - June 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment