Hi, I’m VilmaUX Designer & Illustrator

I create digital experiences that balance creativity with user-centered design, transforming complex problems into intuitive solutions.

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UX Work

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Illustration

Alongside UX, I illustrate for clients and for myself.

Portrait of Vilma.

About Me

I’m a passionate UX designer and illustrator who bridges the gap between beautiful aesthetics and user-centered functionality. My approach combines strategic thinking with creative execution, always keeping the user at the center.

With over 5 years of customer service experience, I bring deep empathy and user advocacy to every project. I’m AI-forward, leveraging cutting-edge tools to enhance design workflows and create innovative solutions.

Years
3+
Projects
10+

Experience

Select a role to see what I did there.

    • Identified system bottlenecks and set up straightforward solutions to fix daily operational issues.
    • Tracked practical metrics and compiled data into clear reports to help leadership make decisions.
    • Kept projects on schedule by assigning tasks, organizing records, and giving direct feedback.

    • Promoted to fill-in manager within one year in a high-volume environment.
    • Applied conflict resolution and leadership to manage high-volume team dynamics under pressure.
    • Balanced management and back-of-house responsibilities.

    • Led end-to-end UX process from ideation and wireframes to high-fidelity designs.
    • Conducted user research and task analysis to optimize complex teacher workflows, reducing friction in the game-building process.
    • Architected a scalable design system that ensured visual and functional consistency across the educational platform.
    Go to project

    • Full-cycle product design, including persona development, user flows, and the delivery of the final high-fidelity UI.
    • Engineered an interactive experience for musicians by iterating on designs through rapid prototyping and direct client collaboration.
    Go to project

    • Cultivated engagement for a global community of 4 million members across social platforms, Discord, and newsletters.
    • Leveraged community insights and survey data to design strategic product launch communications and inform future design decisions.

    • Website illustrations and animations for Moves The Needle (2022)
    • Album cover design for musician Bene (2021)
    • Fashion marketing illustrations for Feature (2020)
    • Book illustrations for Plum Pantry (2017–2018)
    Go to project

Skills

Research & Analysis

  • User Research
  • Information Architecture
  • Visual Design & Typography
  • SPSS
  • SurveyMonkey

Design & Prototyping

  • Figma
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Wireframing
  • Design Systems
  • Interaction Design

Strategy & Soft Skills

  • QA Testing
  • Leadership
  • Team Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Fast-Paced Environments

Languages

  • English, fluent
  • Suomi (Finnish), proficient

Education

  • Expected Fall 2026

    BS Human Systems Engineering

    Arizona State University

  • May 2022

    Associates in Illustration

    Palomar College, San Diego, CA

  • 2022 – 2023

    Additional Training

    CGMA: Analytical Figure Drawing, Brainstorm Online: Perspective Bootcamp & Form Language

Say hello!

Got a project in mind? I’d love to hear about it! I’m always excited to work on new things and meet cool people.

vilma@koivis.to