Complex systems

Complex systems

Complex systems

Sustainable design

Sustainable design

Sustainable design

Public tools

Public tools

Public tools

UX designer
focused on complex systems and meaningful services

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Approach

Every designer has their own approach. I'm no different.
What matters is that my approach is flexible — it adapts to the complexity and needs of each project.

Research

I dive into both user needs and the business context.
Research isn’t just about users — I aim to understand the whole system.

Secondary research

Interviews

JTBD

CJM

Surveys

Research

I dive into both user needs and the business context.
Research isn’t just about users — I aim to understand the whole system.

Secondary research

Interviews

JTBD

CJM

Surveys

Research

I dive into both user needs and the business context.
Research isn’t just about users — I aim to understand the whole system.

Secondary research

Interviews

JTBD

CJM

Surveys

Research

I dive into both user needs and the business context.
Research isn’t just about users — I aim to understand the whole system.

Secondary research

Interviews

JTBD

CJM

Surveys

Ideation

Looking for solutions that make sense for both users and the business — based on user insights, business goals, and research.

PPP

CJM

5W's

Value proposition

User flows

Ideation

Looking for solutions that make sense for both users and the business — based on user insights, business goals, and research.

PPP

CJM

5W's

Value proposition

User flows

Ideation

Looking for solutions that make sense for both users and the business — based on user insights, business goals, and research.

PPP

CJM

5W's

Value proposition

User flows

Ideation

Looking for solutions that make sense for both users and the business — based on user insights, business goals, and research.

PPP

CJM

5W's

Value proposition

User flows

Prototype

It depends on the project scope — from quick wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes.
This is where ideas start to feel real.

Wireframes

Prototyping

Design systems

Interaction design

Prototype

It depends on the project scope — from quick wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes.
This is where ideas start to feel real.

Wireframes

Prototyping

Design systems

Interaction design

Prototype

It depends on the project scope — from quick wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes.
This is where ideas start to feel real.

Wireframes

Prototyping

Design systems

Interaction design

Prototype

It depends on the project scope — from quick wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes.
This is where ideas start to feel real.

Wireframes

Prototyping

Design systems

Interaction design

Iterate

UX isn't a one-and-done job. It’s built through retesting, adjusting, and listening.

Usability testing

A/B testing

Feedback analysis

Design review

Iterate

UX isn't a one-and-done job. It’s built through retesting, adjusting, and listening.

Usability testing

A/B testing

Feedback analysis

Design review

Iterate

UX isn't a one-and-done job. It’s built through retesting, adjusting, and listening.

Usability testing

A/B testing

Feedback analysis

Design review

Iterate

UX isn't a one-and-done job. It’s built through retesting, adjusting, and listening.

Usability testing

A/B testing

Feedback analysis

Design review

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Work Experience

2025
UX/UI Designer
Freelance

I design accessible and efficient user flows, create scalable solutions using design systems, and integrate AI to streamline workflows and support better decision-making — all with a focus on sustainability and smart resource use.

2024
Project Specialist, DTP Specialist
Frances

Led a website redesign that increased orders by 40%, standardized prepress workflows, secured EcoVadis certification, and implemented process improvements in both production and training.

2023
Project Specialist
Huhtamaki

Managed internal projects, optimized ERP and support processes, and delivered data-driven insights to R&D and Sales teams.

2022
Lead of DTP and Digital Print
Reproflex

Supervised the print department, reduced defects by 30%, and enhanced team performance through workflow optimization and mentoring.

Work Experience

2025
UX/UI Designer
Freelance

I design accessible and efficient user flows, create scalable solutions using design systems, and integrate AI to streamline workflows and support better decision-making — all with a focus on sustainability and smart resource use.

2024
Project Specialist, DTP Specialist
Frances

Led a website redesign that increased orders by 40%, standardized prepress workflows, secured EcoVadis certification, and implemented process improvements in both production and training.

2023
Project Specialist
Huhtamaki

Managed internal projects, optimized ERP and support processes, and delivered data-driven insights to R&D and Sales teams.

2022
Lead of DTP and Digital Print
Reproflex

Supervised the print department, reduced defects by 30%, and enhanced team performance through workflow optimization and mentoring.

Work Experience

2025
UX/UI Designer
Freelance

I design accessible and efficient user flows, create scalable solutions using design systems, and integrate AI to streamline workflows and support better decision-making — all with a focus on sustainability and smart resource use.

2024
Project Specialist, DTP Specialist
Frances

Led a website redesign that increased orders by 40%, standardized prepress workflows, secured EcoVadis certification, and implemented process improvements in both production and training.

2023
Project Specialist
Huhtamaki

Managed internal projects, optimized ERP and support processes, and delivered data-driven insights to R&D and Sales teams.

2022
Lead of DTP and Digital Print
Reproflex

Supervised the print department, reduced defects by 30%, and enhanced team performance through workflow optimization and mentoring.

Work Experience

2025
UX/UI Designer
Freelance

I design accessible and efficient user flows, create scalable solutions using design systems, and integrate AI to streamline workflows and support better decision-making — all with a focus on sustainability and smart resource use.

2024
Project Specialist, DTP Specialist
Frances

Led a website redesign that increased orders by 40%, standardized prepress workflows, secured EcoVadis certification, and implemented process improvements in both production and training.

2023
Project Specialist
Huhtamaki

Managed internal projects, optimized ERP and support processes, and delivered data-driven insights to R&D and Sales teams.

2022
Lead of DTP and Digital Print
Reproflex

Supervised the print department, reduced defects by 30%, and enhanced team performance through workflow optimization and mentoring.

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Its not the wand,
its the wizard.

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Its not the wand,
its the wizard.

Software

Education

2024

UX/UI Design Professional Certification

Google

2016-2020

Bc. in Print Technology and Web Design

Ural Federal University

2014-2016

Incomplete Bc. in Computer Science

Ural Federal University

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I started working in UX before I even realized what it was called.

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2024

FRANCES

2023

Huhtamaki

From past to purpose

My background in polygraphy, R&D, and real-world project management shaped the way I approach digital design — with structure, sustainability, and human impact in mind.

That’s why I’m passionate about:

  • Complex systems like ERP, CRM & MIS

  • UX research & inclusive design

  • Smart cities & sustainable services

Website Coordination

Role: UX & Content Coordinator

  • Led the creation of a new company website, including structure, content, and visual direction.

  • Delivered a clear UX concept and collaborated with a designer on the implementation.

Website Coordination

Role: UX & Content Coordinator

  • Led the creation of a new company website, including structure, content, and visual direction.

  • Delivered a clear UX concept and collaborated with a designer on the implementation.

Website Coordination

Role: UX & Content Coordinator

  • Led the creation of a new company website, including structure, content, and visual direction.

  • Delivered a clear UX concept and collaborated with a designer on the implementation.

Website Coordination

Role: UX & Content Coordinator

  • Led the creation of a new company website, including structure, content, and visual direction.

  • Delivered a clear UX concept and collaborated with a designer on the implementation.

Production Process Optimization

Role: UX & Content Coordinator

  • Developed a barcode system and redesigned document workflows — reducing manual workload on the production floor.

  • Validated the solution with production teams — fully adopted and significantly improved daily operations efficiency.

Production Process Optimization

Role: UX & Content Coordinator

  • Developed a barcode system and redesigned document workflows — reducing manual workload on the production floor.

  • Validated the solution with production teams — fully adopted and significantly improved daily operations efficiency.

Production Process Optimization

Role: UX & Content Coordinator

  • Developed a barcode system and redesigned document workflows — reducing manual workload on the production floor.

  • Validated the solution with production teams — fully adopted and significantly improved daily operations efficiency.

Production Process Optimization

Role: UX & Content Coordinator

  • Developed a barcode system and redesigned document workflows — reducing manual workload on the production floor.

  • Validated the solution with production teams — fully adopted and significantly improved daily operations efficiency.

ERP System Optimization

Role: UX-Focused Coordinator

  • Streamlined ERP cost calculation workflows — reduced input errors and enabled smoother processes.

  • Identified and reported overlooked system bugs — resolved to improve overall system reliability.

ERP System Optimization

Role: UX-Focused Coordinator

  • Streamlined ERP cost calculation workflows — reduced input errors and enabled smoother processes.

  • Identified and reported overlooked system bugs — resolved to improve overall system reliability.

ERP System Optimization

Role: UX-Focused Coordinator

  • Streamlined ERP cost calculation workflows — reduced input errors and enabled smoother processes.

  • Identified and reported overlooked system bugs — resolved to improve overall system reliability.

ERP System Optimization

Role: UX-Focused Coordinator

  • Streamlined ERP cost calculation workflows — reduced input errors and enabled smoother processes.

  • Identified and reported overlooked system bugs — resolved to improve overall system reliability.

What will we build?

© Ekaterina Pykhova, 2025

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What will we build?

© Ekaterina Pykhova, 2025

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What will we build?

© Ekaterina Pykhova, 2025

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What will we build?

© Ekaterina Pykhova, 2025

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