Hi, I'm Vilma UX Designer & Illustrator

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

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Vilma - UX Designer & Illustrator

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.

3+ Years
100% Passion

Featured Work

Scaly Music App

Scaly Music App

Scaly Music App

UX Design Music Education Mobile App
Mobile App Logos Collection

Loyal App Redesigns

Loyal App Redesigns

Logo Design Brand Identity Mobile Apps
Commission Illustrations

Freelance

Freelance

Illustration Client Work Social Media
Fashion Design

Fashion Design

Fashion Design

Fashion Sketching Creative

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Skills & Expertise

Design & UX

Problem Solver Excellent Communicator Layout and Typography Ideation User Experience Design

Software & Tools

Photoshop Illustrator After Effects Figma GitHub Cursor ChatGPT Zendesk

Research & Analysis

Survey Monkey User Research RStudio SPSS Community Management Brand Guidelines Wireframing

Work Experience

My professional journey in design and community management

2025

Music Learning App Design

Scaly
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Designed a music learning app that makes scale practice engaging and interactive. Created user personas, user flows, complete UI screens, and a design system. Worked with client feedback to refine the final design.

Mobile App Design User Research UI Design Figma Client Collaboration
2024-Current

Fill-In Manager & Restaurant Operations

Brigantine Restaurants
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Started as a host, progressed to expo, and was promoted to fill-in manager after one year.

Started as a host at a busy beachside restaurant, progressed to expo, and was promoted to fill-in manager after just one year. Now help out as fill-in manager while still assisting with hosting duties, demonstrating versatility and strong performance in a fast-paced environment.

Fill-In Manager Rapid Promotion Host Experience
2023

App Icons & Brand Logos

Loyal
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Created over 200 app icon concepts for Loyal using a three-phase process. Started with hand-drawn sketches, refined designs in black and white, then added color variations. Final designs ready for App Store deployment.

App Icon Design Brand Identity Figma Procreate
2022-2024

Visual Designer

Live Current Media
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Created a new design system, refined UI, and served as QA tester for development team.

Created a new design system, refined UI, served as QA tester for development team, made marketing materials, and worked as internal designer under two skilled managers with extensive UX experience.

Design System UI Refinement QA Testing Marketing Materials Internal Design
2022

Community Manager

Kast
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Managed community across social media, Discord, and newsletters.

Managed community engagement and created product launch communications. Designed surveys for community insights.

Community Management Product Launches Survey Design
2022

Website Illustrations

Moves The Needle
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Created custom illustrations and animations for Moves The Needle's website.

Custom Illustrations Animations Figma Procreate
2021

Album Cover Design

Bene
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Designed album cover artwork for musician Bene.

Album Artwork Visual Identity Procreate
2020-2021

Print and Marketing Associate

Staples
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Created print designs and enhanced client files using Adobe Creative Suite.

Worked with clients to create print designs. Enhanced files for optimal printing quality and maintained commercial printers.

Print Design Adobe Creative Suite File Enhancement
2020

Fashion Marketing Illustrations

Feature
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Created fashion marketing illustrations for Feature.

Fashion Marketing Brand Identity Procreate
2017-2018

Book Illustrations

Plum Pantry
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Created book illustrations for Plum Pantry.

Book Illustration Visual Narratives Procreate

Education

Associates in Illustration

May 2022

Palomar College, San Diego, CA

BS Human Systems Engineering

Spring 2026

Arizona State University (Current Studies)

Additional Training

2022-2023

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

Let's Work Together

Ready to bring your ideas to life? I'm always excited to work on new projects and collaborate with amazing people.

Email vilmamikoivisto@gmail.com