Hey, I'm Derenik! Passionate UX/UI/Product Designer with a background in Engineering. Motivated by a love for creative problem-solving, I thrive on crafting meaningful and functional designs that resonate with users. With a keen eye for detail and a deep sense of empathy, I am dedicated to creating purposeful experiences that enhance user satisfaction.

Work Experience Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work in some exciting roles that have shaped my skills and expertise:

UX Researcher at TUMO — Center for Creative Technologies
2023 May — 2024 Mar
Worked on improving the student experience related to self-learning and workshops. Conducted usability tests for existing and new tools.
Product Designer at Applebrie (part-time)
2022 May — 2023 Feb
Redesigned and improved the existing CRM.
Product Designer at VitruviSoft
2021 May — 2023 May
Developed and delivered products based on clients needs. Began actively working with design systems. Collaborated with an Art Director on two projects.
UX/UI Designer at HayPost CJSC
2020 Jul — 2023 Jan
Designed and shipped products like PostMarket, Stamps am, Shopin, and more. Developed marketing materials.
UX/UI Designer at Join To Hire (Web Project LLC)
2020 Mar — 2020 Jul
Designed new web interfaces from the ground up, which involved research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.

Portfolio Throughout my career, I've worked on a variety of projects spanning different sectors, including:

Usability Research for self-learning activity tools

for tumo

A CRM Solution for HR/Recruiters

case study

Establishing a donation website

mam-foundation

Building an e-commerce platform

oxi

Supporting existing CRM system for forex brokers

applebrie

Designing an e-learning platform

mam-edu

Enhancing performance and career management procedures for a local bank

for byblos bank

Innovating parking kiosks

for locator

Developing job-seeking and recruiting platforms

klug

Developing an online payment website section for a local bank

for evoca bank

Implementing a salary survey platform

jobbit

Streamlining the loan creation process for partner companies

for byblos bank

Designing a mobile wallet app

simplypay for simplysolutions

Education & skills

I completed my Bachelor's degree in Engineering at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia, majoring in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, and Electrical Technologies.

Following this, I pursued a Master's degree in Engineering with a specialization in Semiconductor Physics and Microelectronics at the same institution.

To enhance my design skills, I've taken courses and obtained certifications in UX/UI design from reputable institutions such as the Interaction Design Foundation, Design Science, and Granich’s Online School.

UX/UI

Figma

Graphic design

InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

No—code

Readymag, Elementor

Web

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript TypeScript, RxJS, Agular 2+