Because you can. Because you will. Because you are awesome!
Yana is an experienced industrial designer, visual artist, and potter with a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering impactful design solutions.
With deep expertise in product design, user experience, graphic design, and visual arts, she excels at leading complex projects that require a strategic and creative approach. Yana actively seeks opportunities to contribute to forward-thinking teams where she can apply her leadership skills and expand her professional horizons.
As both a researcher and practitioner, Yana brings a strong analytical foundation to her work, making informed design decisions that enhance user experience and functionality. A passionate advocate for women in design, she is committed to mentoring and empowering future leaders in the field.
Experience
• 2023 - present: Freelance Design Professional, Various design services
• 2024 - 2024: Canadian Museum of Nature, Exhibition Designer
• 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
• 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
• 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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