Andri Budzinskiy

Experience

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  Freelance

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  Graphic and UI/UX designer

  - Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to prioritize requirements for releases and gather insights into target audience, competitors, and user needs.- Conducted in-depth research to identify key features and problem areas, synthesizing ideas and proposing innovative solutions that effectively met business objectives and user requirements.- Initiated user reviews and incorporated feedback to refine designs throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with design specifications.- Pushed creative boundaries and challenged established thinking to explore new ways of solving problems and enhancing user experiences.- Developed visual design prototypes, ranging from wireframes to interactive mock-ups, to visualize and communicate design concepts effectively.- Communicated design concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders, advocating for user-centric design principles and best practices.- Created compelling visual designs for interactive experiences, focusing on usability, accessibility, and aesthetic appeal.- Developed interface specifications and collaborated closely with developers and engineers to ensure seamless implementation of designs into the final product. Show less

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  N-iX

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

  UI/UX Designer

  - Designed interfaces and implemented User Experience (UX) standards to enhance usability and marketability.- Participated in UX research activities to gain insights into user behaviors and preferences.- Applied User-Centered Design (UCD) models and approaches to ensure user-centric product development.- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to understand and prioritize business requirements.Identified and analyzed customer needs to inform the design process effectively.- Developed scenarios, personas, conceptual models, workflows, and requirements to define the user experience.- Crafted emotionally resonant storytelling elements to engage users on a deeper level.- Created sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to visualize UI designs and interactions.- Collaborated with developers to ensure alignment with the creative vision and adherence to usability and UX standards.- Conducted user and market research activities to gather insights and feedback for iterative improvements. Show less

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  Vable

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

  UI/UX Designer

  - Created experience maps and user journeys to visualize the user's interaction with the product.- Developed personas and user stories to define user narratives and guide design decisions.- Collaborated closely with developers to ensure the implementation of realistic and user-friendly design solutions aligned with business goals.- Communicated design concepts effectively to stakeholders using wireframes, documentation, and prototypes.- Utilized storyboards, user flows, information architecture models, site maps, prototypes, and mockups to illustrate interaction and design concepts.- Implemented proven, effective, and user-centered design patterns and standards to enhance usability and adoption.- Designed relevant and user-friendly data visualizations to facilitate understanding and decision-making.- Created high-end visual designs and experiences to enhance the overall user interface and brand perception. Show less

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  YouTeam

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Product Designer

  - Created solutions aligned with business and technical requirements, revolutionizing user interactions with the product for optimal efficiency.- Developed and implemented product style guides and design systems.- Identified pain points and devised design solutions to address them effectively.- Incorporated industry-leading UX practices into the platform, spanning from conceptualization and interaction flows to polished visual and interactive design.- Employed a user-centered design approach informed by thorough analysis, client feedback, site metrics, and usability findings.- Conceptualized innovative user experiences grounded in human perception research and UX best practices to achieve business objectives.- Iteratively refined and evolved UX patterns for maximum effectiveness.- Collaborated closely with engineering, marketing, and management teams to adopt a holistic problem-solving approach. Show less

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  Temy

  May 2019 - Nov 2024

  Chief Design Officer

  - Established a design office from scratch to achieve business goals and identify critical touchpoints where design solutions are packaged as services.- Supported a sustainable business model for Temy with a primary focus on delivering design as a service.- Facilitated design exploratory activities through design thinking workshops, qualitative research, and customer journey mapping. Led and motivated designers.- Generated ideas and experimented with creative formats and concepts to deepen relevance and engagement with clients.- Represented the brand, its tone of voice, and expression. Defined the company's strategy in the design area. Show less

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  Square Circle

  Jan 2025 - now

  Co-Founder

  As Co-Founder at Square Circle, I focus on shaping the vision and guiding the operations of our digital product development agency. I lead a talented team of designers and engineers to ideate, design, and build impactful digital products using advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing. My role involves defining our direction, building strong client relationships, and ensuring our processes are efficient and scalable.