Janika Mandel

Janika Mandel has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of design. Janika started their career as a Layout Designer at Technical Translation Centre in 2011. From 2011 to 2014, they worked as a Graphic Designer at Age Creative, creating visuals for various clients including L’Oréal and Maybelline. Following that, they freelanced as a UX, UI, and Graphic Designer for non-profit and profit businesses, collaborating with start-ups and IT companies from 2011 to 2015.

In 2014, Janika joined Workshare as a Junior UI Designer and gradually took on the roles of UI Designer and Product Designer. Janika'sresponsibilities included creating visually engaging designs for web, mobile, and desktop applications, as well as conducting user research and competitor analysis to ensure user-centered designs. Janika worked in cross-functional teams and collaborated with various stakeholders to develop a great user experience.

Janika then joined Twill in 2017 as a UX Designer, focusing on enabling small and medium businesses to transport their products across the ocean with ease. Janika worked in a fast-paced start-up environment, tackling new tasks and challenges to bring visibility and simplicity to the logistics industry. In 2018, they transitioned to the role of Product Designer at Twill.

Most recently, Janika Mandel joined Toggl in 2019 as a Product Designer. Toggl is a time tracking tool that helps freelancers, consultants, and small to medium-sized companies gain insights into their productivity and billing. Janika contributes to the development of the web, mobile, and desktop versions of Toggl, as well as integrating the tool with other productivity tools. Overall, they have acquired valuable experience in various design roles, with a focus on user experience and product design.

Janika Mandel's education history includes the following:

- From 2018 to 2022, Janika attended full-day courses on User Experience Design at Nielsen Norman Group in London. No specific degree was obtained during this period.

- In 2010, Janika participated in the Erasmus exchange program at Designskolen Kolding, where they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design.

- Janika obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design from Estonian Academy of Arts, where they studied from 2007 to 2011.

- In 2008 and 2009, Janika also attended TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology, focusing on Computer Science.

Janika Mandel has also obtained several certifications:

- In November 2022, Janika completed the "Frustrating Design Patterns Workshop" by Vitaly Friedman at Smashing Magazine.

- In October 2022, Janika completed the course "Architecting Design Systems" by Nathan Curtis at Smashing Magazine.

- In September 2022, Janika completed the course "Microcopy & UX Writing: The Complete Course" through Udemy: Online Courses.

- In April 2019, Janika earned the UX Master Certificate from Nielsen Norman Group.

- In April 2019, Janika also acquired the UX Specialty Certification in Interaction Design from Nielsen Norman Group.

- In November 2018, Janika obtained the UX Specialty Certification in UX Research from Nielsen Norman Group.

- In April 2018, Janika received the UX Specialty Certification in UX Management from Nielsen Norman Group.