Marija P.

Marija P. has a diverse work experience in the field of product and graphic design. Currently, they are working as a Lead Product Designer at Timma, where they are responsible for setting up and maintaining design systems, as well as contributing to product strategy and user testing. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Product Designer at the same company.

Before joining Timma, Marija worked at Contrast.fi, a digital agency, where they had multiple roles. Marija worked as a Consultant and later became the Design Lead and CEO. In these roles, they focused on defining and driving the design processes of the company, specializing in strategic user experience, visual design, and web development. Marija also held the positions of Lead Designer and Senior Designer at Contrast.fi.

Marija has also worked as a Research Assistant at Aalto University School of Science and Technology, where they gained experience in research-related tasks. Marija has also worked as a Freelance Visual/UX Designer on various contract projects, and as a Visual Designer at Edenspiekermann for a brief period. Their early professional experience includes working as a Designer at Celtra.

Overall, Marija P. has a diverse and comprehensive background in product and graphic design, with experience in design systems, product strategy, user testing, and research.

Marija P. has an extensive education history in the field of Visual Communication Design. Marija obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Visual Communication Design from the University of Ljubljana, graduating in 2013. Marija then pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in the same field from the University of Ljubljana, completing their studies in 2014. During their master's program, Marija also participated in a study abroad program at Lahti University of Applied Sciences in 2012, where they focused on Graphic Design for a brief period.

After completing their master's degree, Marija continued their education at Aalto University, where they pursued a second Master of Arts (MA) degree in Visual Communication Design with a major in Information Design. Marija successfully completed their studies in 2018.

In addition to their formal education, Marija has also obtained additional certifications to further enhance their skills. In 2019, they earned a UX Certificate from the Nielsen Norman Group. Furthermore, in 2020, they completed the Elements of AI course offered by the University of Helsinki.

Overall, Marija P. has demonstrated a dedication to their education, with a clear focus on Visual Communication Design and a desire to enhance their skills through additional certifications.