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I’m a human centred design consultant and graphic designer. I'm inspired to create better experiences, because of my appreciation and interest in people from all walks of life - their goals, needs and aspirations. I see problems as opportunities for creative solutions.
User Experience
I support the integration of user experience and content to create digital products that are consistent and user-friendly. I enjoy working through a detailed process, to arrive at experiences which are simple for people to interact with, with equal attention given to the problem space as well as the strategy and solution space. My skills across psychotherapy, digital project management and graphic design inform my practice.
View projectsGraphic design
I'm passionate about typography and conceptual graphic design. I have experience working in the film industry (and enjoy the fast-paced, high-pressure environment). I'm also passionate about music and the arts, but I work with a wide variety of clients and briefs, with a personal interest in promoting equality and diversity through graphic design.
View projectsAdditional skills
Without a fresh supply of engaging content, a social media/marketing plan, and considered, topical and timely visual assets (multimedia, illustration, photography) a project is in danger of losing momentum, post-launch. I can provide a variety of additional skills (including content-strategy), to help create your vision - according to your scope and budget.
CV DownloadAleksandra Helena Podgorska
Ola... like hello, in Spanish!
I’m currently working full time at CI&T as a Lead UX Designer, and as a contractor, I work across the film & TV industry creating graphics in my spare time. I started out working as a Graphic Designer in Port Elizabeth (South Africa). I worked at two small below-the-line agencies, eventually leading a team of five. I decided to move to the UK in 2008 to study Integrative Art Psychotherapy at IATE & London Metropolitan University. While studying I worked full-time (gradually transitioning to Digital Project Manager). After completing my MA studies, I chose to specialise in human centred design and graphics, instead of pursuing a career in psychotherapy.
I embrace visual arts and writing, and work on creative projects which allow me to explore film, fashion and music – driven by gut-feel and passion.
My favourite part of UX and graphic design lies in research, as I find work which is grounded in research is usually most effective and successful. I thrive working on projects which support the #techforgood philosophy.
You can get in touch on +44 (0)79 82996398, email me or alternatively, message me on one of the platforms below…