Because you can. Because you will. Because you are awesome!
I’m a design leader with over 15 years of experience working across complex, multidisciplinary projects. My work centers on human-centered design, systems thinking, and cross-functional collaboration, particularly in environments where requirements evolve and clarity matters.
I’ve led design efforts across product, experience, and strategy, often acting as a bridge between design, engineering, and stakeholders. I’m most effective when design is used as a strategic tool—helping teams frame the right problems, make informed decisions, and deliver outcomes that scale.
I bring a strong research mindset to my work, grounding decisions in evidence to improve usability and long-term impact. I’m also committed to mentorship and inclusive leadership, supporting women and early-career designers as they grow into confident professionals.
Experience
• 2024 - present: Senior Design Professional, Various design services
• 2012 - 2023: Design 1st Inc., Senior Industrial Design Partner
• 2016 - 2019: Carleton University, Contract Instructor
• 2008 - 2012: Beaver Parts Ltd., Industrial Designer & Project Manager
• Summer 2007: Oce Technologies, Industrial Design Intern
Education
Certifications
• Tallinn University, Master of Science in Interaction Design, High Distinction
• Carleton University, Bachelor of Industrial Design, High Distinction
• Canterbury High School, Visual Arts, High Distinction
• Minsk Lyceum of Visual Arts, Visual Arts, High Distinction
• UX Management: Strategy and Tactics - The Interaction Design Foundation
• AI for Designers - The Interaction Design Foundation
• Ethical Considerations of AI - Canada School of Public Service
• Transforming the Workplace Using AI - Canada School of Public Service
• Dynamic User Experience: Design and Usability - The Interaction Design Foundation
• The Practical Guide to Usability - The Interaction Design Foundation
• Google Project Management - Coursera
• Accessibility: How to Design for All - The Interaction Design Foundation
• Agile Methods for UX Design - The Interaction Design Foundation
• Creativity, Innovation and Transformation - PennState University
• Design for a Better World - The Interaction Design Foundation
Awards
• Light, Space and Time Gallery - Watercolour juried exhibition
• Applied Arts Magazine - Conceptual Illustration Series Award winner
• Core 77 - Business Card Hack Challenge winner with "Pinhole camera"
• University Medal - for the highest standing in Industrial Design
• Award of Excellence - Carleton University, School of Industrial Design
• Wim Gilles Award - for excellent form giving
• IDSA Student Merit Award - University candidate
• Michael Elmarson Award - environmental awareness in design
• Tay River Gallery First Prize - best representation of the art show theme
Interests
• GenAI and emerging creative tech - take a look at my recent research here.
• Fitness - running half-marathons, cycling, tennis, yoga.
• Languages: English, French, Italian, Russian, Belarusian.
• Travel and exploring: lived in or visited over 20 countries.
• Mentorship: supporting and coaching female industrial design students.
• Visual art and pottery - explore my full virtual art gallery here.
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