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UX & Product
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Design systems
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Visual & UI
Hi, I'm Alex!
I'm a Product Designer specialising in UI & Design Systems
I'm a coffee-loving creator with a passion for art, sports, and creativity. I use tech, design and everything in between to create innovative digital products with standout visual and ux design. Originally from Athens but based in Edinburgh since 2015.
I've worked with
May 2020
I graduated from the Web Design & Development bachelors degree at Edinburgh Napier University.
I have acquired a variety of skills including visual communication, storytelling, user-centered design, front & back-end development.
June 2021
I got my first full-time role as Product Designer.
After a year of self-learning UX/UI/Product Design via online courses, books, I have secured my first full-time role at CitNOW.
I have contributed end-to-end to a number of B2B tools and products including CitNOW Sales, Tootle, CitNOW Workshop, and Dashboard.
April 2022
I started a new job as a UX Designer & Consultant.
I spent just over 2 years at Sopra Steria as a UX Designer & Consultant where I have contributed to 5 different projects.
May 2024
My role was made redundant.
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June 2024
Career break + family support
After made redundant I returned to my home country in Greece for a few months to support my family.
Now
#OPENTOWORK
I am now open to work and looking for opportunities in the UK.
Featured Work
Audex
Audex is a B2B data visualisation platform designed specifically for the UK media industry.
2023, 8 months
FORS online
Digital transformation. Dashboard design, registration and onboarding process.
2022, 8 months
Spotify Social Community
Enhance the social aspect, how can Spotify can enable for easy content sharing, sparking discussions on social feeds.
2021, 4 months
Audex - Data Dashboard
Product Design | Web Design
Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme
UX/UI Design | Digital Transformation
I've worked with
Design books I have read:
The Design of Everyday Things
The User Experience Team of One
Sprint
Refactoring UI
Designing User Interfaces
Articulating Design Decisions
Atomic Design
Design Systems
Inspired
Hooked
Don't make me think
The Design of Everyday Things
The User Experience Team of One
Sprint
Refactoring UI
Designing User Interfaces
Articulating Design Decisions
Atomic Design
Design Systems
Inspired
Hooked
Don't make me think
I mentor students and junior designers on adplist
Book a free mentorship
Want to chat?
Email me at atsistrakis@gmail.com or message me on Linkedin
Book a free mentorship
Want to chat?
Email me at atsistrakis@gmail.com or message me on Linkedin
Design books I have read:
The Design of Everyday Things
The User Experience Team of One
Sprint
Refactoring UI
Designing User Interfaces
Articulating Design Decisions
Atomic Design
Design Systems
Inspired
Hooked
Don't make me think
The Design of Everyday Things
The User Experience Team of One
Sprint
Refactoring UI
Designing User Interfaces
Articulating Design Decisions
Atomic Design
Design Systems
Inspired
Hooked
Don't make me think
I'm a coffee-loving creator with a passion for art, sports, and creativity. I use tech, design and everything in between to create innovative digital products with standout visual and ux design. Originally from Athens but based in Edinburgh since 2015.
I mentor students and junior designers Book a free mentorship
Want to chat? Email me at atsistrakis@gmail.com or message me on Linkedin
I mentor students and junior designers Book a free mentorship
Want to chat? Email me at atsistrakis@gmail.com or message me on Linkedin