Tools & Software
Figma
Photoshop
Illustrator
Affinity
VS Code
Git & GitHub
XAMPP
Docker Desktop
Wix / Google Sites
ChatGPT
Android Studio
Canva
Oracle
Notepad++
Languages
Russian—native
English—B2
Estonian—A2
Soft Skills
Creativity and visual thinking
Attention to detail
Problem-solving and adaptability
Communication and teamwork
Time management and responsibility
Willingness to learn and grow
User-centered mindset
Presentation and storytelling
Technologies
Frontend & Web Development — HTML5, CSS3 / SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, Next.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS
Backend & Databases — Node.js (basics, project launch, API), MySQL (creating and working with databases, queries), JSON (working with data, Fetch API)
Mobile Development — Android Studio, Java / Kotlin (basic level, calculator, translator app)
Version Control & Deployment — Git, GitHub (publication of projects, open source code)
Design & Prototyping — Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Affinity
Other Tools — VS Code, XAMPP, Docker, ChatGPT, Google Sites, Wix (creating websites without code, practical assignments)
Design Approaches
User Research — collecting insights through interviews, surveys, and observations.
Personas & Empathy Maps — defining user needs, emotions, and motivations.
Customer Journey Mapping — visualizing user flows and identifying pain points.
Information Architecture — organizing content and navigation in a clear way.
Wireframing & Prototyping — from low-fidelity sketches to high-fidelity interactive Figma prototypes.
Usability Testing — validating ideas with users and iterating designs.
Design Systems & UI Guidelines — ensuring consistency across the product.
Microinteractions & Chatbot Flows — focusing on details that improve user experience.
MVC Pattern (Model–View–Controller) — separating business logic, UI, and data for clean and scalable design. (was disclosed in the diploma)