About me

Hi, my name is Nik, I made my hobby of UI/UX design my job, and for over 5 years now I've been successfully doing what I love.

About me

Hi, my name is Nik, I made my hobby of UI/UX design my job, and for over 5 years now I've been successfully doing what I love.

What stands me out

Coding & no-coding

Knowledge of coding allows me to work effectively with development teams and ensure that my designs are technically feasible. Knowledge of no-code tools allows me to quickly build amazing websites like this one.

Design systems

I maintained and enhanced a huge design System for a global mobile bank application, that has over 1’000’000 downloads. For another project, I also developed a design system from scratch.

B2B, B2C, and B2G

Working on different B2B, B2C, and B2G projects gave me a wide range of experience and knowledge, and I’m familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities of each type of the commerce types.

Mentorship

I guide and support designers of all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals. It is also a way for me to gain new knowledge and practice leadership skills.

Business Acumen

I stick with the User-Centered approach but business needs are just as important as user ones. I understand customer needs, market trends, and financial constraints.

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A lot of things that don’t fit here

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My design process

Discovery

I start by researching user needs and gathering business insights, ensuring I understand the problem from both sides. This includes market research, user interviews, and discussions with stakeholders to set a clear direction.

Strategic framing

I then synthesize my findings into a clear problem statement. This helps align the design process with user pain points and the project’s strategic objectives, ensuring a focused approach to solving the right issues.

Designing

At this stage, I brainstorm and sketch potential solutions. I collaborate with teams to explore creative ideas that can be both user-friendly and feasible for development, ensuring the ideas address key challenges effectively.

Concept Validation

Next, I create wireframes and prototypes to test the solutions. I gather feedback from users and stakeholders, validating both the usability and technical viability of the design before moving forward.

Refinement

Based on testing and feedback, I refine the design, making necessary adjustments to improve functionality and the overall experience. This iterative phase ensures the solution is optimized for users and ready for implementation.

Launch & Optimization

I work closely with developers during implementation to ensure the design is executed well. After launch, I monitor performance and feedback, making continuous improvements as needed to optimize both user experience and business outcomes.

cooking

My design process

Discovery

I start by researching user needs and gathering business insights, ensuring I understand the problem from both sides. This includes market research, user interviews, and discussions with stakeholders to set a clear direction.

Strategic framing

I then synthesize my findings into a clear problem statement. This helps align the design process with user pain points and the project’s strategic objectives, ensuring a focused approach to solving the right issues.

Designing

At this stage, I brainstorm and sketch potential solutions. I collaborate with teams to explore creative ideas that can be both user-friendly and feasible for development, ensuring the ideas address key challenges effectively.

Concept Validation

Next, I create wireframes and prototypes to test the solutions. I gather feedback from users and stakeholders, validating both the usability and technical viability of the design before moving forward.

Refinement

Based on testing and feedback, I refine the design, making necessary adjustments to improve functionality and the overall experience. This iterative phase ensures the solution is optimized for users and ready for implementation.

Launch & Optimization

I work closely with developers during implementation to ensure the design is executed well. After launch, I monitor performance and feedback, making continuous improvements as needed to optimize both user experience and business outcomes.

cooking

My design process

Discovery

I start by researching user needs and gathering business insights, ensuring I understand the problem from both sides. This includes market research, user interviews, and discussions with stakeholders to set a clear direction.

Strategic framing

I then synthesize my findings into a clear problem statement. This helps align the design process with user pain points and the project’s strategic objectives, ensuring a focused approach to solving the right issues.

Designing

At this stage, I brainstorm and sketch potential solutions. I collaborate with teams to explore creative ideas that can be both user-friendly and feasible for development, ensuring the ideas address key challenges effectively.

Concept Validation

Next, I create wireframes and prototypes to test the solutions. I gather feedback from users and stakeholders, validating both the usability and technical viability of the design before moving forward.

Refinement

Based on testing and feedback, I refine the design, making necessary adjustments to improve functionality and the overall experience. This iterative phase ensures the solution is optimized for users and ready for implementation.

Launch & Optimization

I work closely with developers during implementation to ensure the design is executed well. After launch, I monitor performance and feedback, making continuous improvements as needed to optimize both user experience and business outcomes.

No matter what language it is – I speak it!

Language of Developers

The animations in the profile update flow might cause some lag due to the re-rendering. Could we try a simpler transition, or use CSS transforms to keep performance smooth?

Frontend Developer

Good idea! I’ll adjust the animation to something lighter, like a quick opacity change, which should keep the design clean without adding extra load. I’ll update the specs and test it in the prototype.

Me

Language of Business

Enterprise clients want to see the benefits of data integration more clearly in the UI. Could we highlight that value so it stands out during demos?

Business Analyst

Sure thing! I can add some visual emphasis on the data integration benefits, maybe through a dedicated section or icon, so it’s prominent in demos. I’ll mock it up and share it with you.

Me

Language of Marketing

We want the new product visuals to align with our upcoming campaign theme for a consistent brand experience. Could you make sure the design assets reflect that tone?

Marketing Manager

Of course! I’ll adjust the visuals to match the campaign theme and align them with our brand guidelines. I’ll also make sure they’re optimized for all platforms and share them with you for review.

Me

Language of User Research

For the new feature, should we conduct remote usability testing to get some early feedback on usability before we commit to the final design?

UX Researcher

Yes, let’s start with a round of moderated remote sessions to catch any big usability issues. I can create a testing guide so we can focus on specific user flows and see where adjustments are needed.

Me

Language of Data Analytics

Our analytics show a big drop-off in the account setup flow. Should we consider a heatmap analysis to see exactly where users are losing interest?

Data Analyst

That’s a good approach. I’ll adjust the layout to remove potential barriers and make it more user-friendly. Let’s overlay the heatmap data and test this new version to see if it reduces drop-offs.

Me

Language of Stakeholders

How does this new design prioritize user needs while supporting our long-term growth strategy?

Chief Product Officer

The design emphasizes user-friendly features and scalable UI patterns to support our growth. I’ll share a roadmap that shows how the design choices align with our goals.

Me

Personal interests

Getting new experience

Playing squash

Exploring new countries

Learning languages

Watching Wes Anderson’s movies

See my work in action

I'm proud of the work I've done in my career, and I'm excited to share it with you. Check out my portfolio to see examples of my skills and experience.

See my work in action

I'm proud of the work I've done in my career, and I'm excited to share it with you. Check out my portfolio to see examples of my skills and experience.

See my work in action

I'm proud of the work I've done in my career, and I'm excited to share it with you. Check out my portfolio to see examples of my skills and experience.

Let’s collaborate

Write me an email and I will response within 1 business day

ngulak@protonmail.com

or contact me

in social media

Let’s collaborate

Write me an email and I will response within 1 business day

ngulak@protonmail.com

or contact me

in social media

Let’s collaborate

Write me an email and I will response within 1 business day

ngulak@protonmail.com

or contact me

in social media

© 2024 Nikita Gulak. Slaay.

Made by me in Figma & Framer.

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© 2024 Nikita Gulak. Slaay.

Made by me in Figma & Framer.

© 2024 Nikita Gulak. Slaay.

Made by me in Figma & Framer.