It all begins with an idea.
My journey into UX began while I was in publishing, where, as a managing designer, I led creative teams to transform educational content into engaging, accessible experiences for teachers and students.
My career so far…
I began my career as a graphic designer in 2002, working for a publishing company in Athens, Greece. During this time, I gained experience both as an in-house designer and as a freelancer, collaborating with renowned companies such as Cengage Learning/National Geographic Learning, Macmillan Hellas, and Longman-Pearson.
In 2011, I relocated to the UK as an experienced graphic designer and worked as a Managing Designer for Pearson Education/Edexcel and later for Macmillan Education (SpringerNature). In these roles, I led the design of global educational projects, ensuring materials were not only visually impactful but also easy to navigate and engaging for diverse audiences.
Why UX?
As I observed the transformative impact of well-designed educational materials on learning, I felt inspired to do more. My transition to UX was not simply a career change but a natural progression—aligning my skills and passion to create solutions that resonate with users. For me, UX is about making products that are accessible, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.
In May 2024, I earned my Master’s in UX Design with Distinction from Falmouth University, gaining valuable practical experience through freelance UX design projects and a contract role as a UX Designer. These opportunities helped me apply my skills in real-world contexts and strengthened my commitment to delivering meaningful, user-centred experiences.
I am currently based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, where I live with my young family and I am eager to embark on my next professional adventure, contributing my expertise to innovative and impactful projects.
Strengths & Skills
User Experience & Design:
User Research, UX Design, UI Design, Accessibility, Iterative Testing
Creative Direction & Branding:
Art Direction, Branding
Project & Team Management:
Project Management, Resource Allocation and Management, Team and Stakeholders Collaboration Management
Problem-Solving & Innovation:
Research & Experimentation, Creative Problem-Solving, Iterative Design Processes, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Wireframing, Prototyping and Testing, Innovative Solutions
Methodologies & Frameworks:
Design Thinking, Double Diamond Framework, Agile Methodology, User-Centred Design (UCD), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Principles
Core Skills
Design & Prototyping:
Figma, Balsamiq, Axure, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Bridge, Premiere Rush), QuarkXPress, 3D Studio Max
Collaboration & Workflow:
Miro, Atlassian Jira, Notion, Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Optimal Workshop
Development Basics:
HTML/CSS (basic)
Software
Contact me
Whether you’re looking for a UX designer, want to discuss UX, or have some feedback to share, I’d love to hear from you!