Product Designer
(UX/UI) with 7+ Years of Experience
I’m Alona Pariienko, a Product Designer with over 8 years of experience designing user-centered digital products across FinTech, Crypto, SaaS, Travel, Education, and FoodTech. I specialize in transforming complex systems, such as payments, dashboards, and blockchain products, into clear, intuitive, and scalable user experiences that align business goals with real user needs.
What I Do
I work end-to-end across the product lifecycle, from early discovery to final delivery.
Product discovery, UX research, and validation
User flows, information architecture, and interaction design
High-fidelity UI design and design systems
Prototyping, usability testing, and iteration
Close collaboration with product managers, developers, and stakeholders
My approach combines UX thinking, product strategy, and strong visual execution to deliver practical, high-impact solutions.
Experience Highlights
Designing compliance-driven UX for a multi-brand iGaming platform across regulated markets, including multi-jurisdiction regulatory research, data-heavy components (bonus mechanics, wagering logic), and cross-functional collaboration with PM, engineering, and design leadership.
Designed complex multi-role product flows and data-heavy dashboards, simplifying IA and interaction logic to reduce cognitive load and improve cross-platform consistency, while collaborating with PMs and engineers on scalable UI delivery.
Product Designer — OVERCODE
Jun 2023 – Feb 2024
Led end-to-end design for a B2C SaaS travel platform, from discovery and usability testing to production-ready UI, redesigning onboarding flows and maintaining design system integrity across web and mobile.
UX/UI Designer — AROUNDA Product Design Agency
Sep 2021 – Feb 2024
Delivered end-to-end design for 10+ SaaS products across Fintech, Education, and FoodTech, leading full design cycles from UX audits through wireframing and high-fidelity UI, and producing user flows and prototypes for stakeholder alignment.
UX/UI Design Mentor & Teacher — Hillel IT School (Part-time) Sep 2021 – Aug 2024
Mentored 100+ students, teaching UX/UI principles, research methods, prototyping, and product thinking.
Delivered lectures and workshops and introduced modules on AI in design and accessibility.
PARIL TECH — UX/UI Designer
May 2021 – Nov 2021
Designed an admin panel and ERP system for a B2B gamification platform. Improved usability and operational efficiency across enterprise workflows.Created landing pages and marketing assets aligned with brand goals.Collaborated with dev and marketing teams to align design and business strategy.
CYBORG STUDIO — Web Designer (UX/UI)
As a Web Designer (UX/UI) at Cyborg Studio, I collaborated closely with clients and teams to deliver top-notch design solutions. My achievements included designing various web projects, bridging communication gaps with clients, conducting product research, collaborating with developers and SEO experts, creating interactive prototypes, and presenting transparent design concepts to clients. I also contributed to multimedia efforts and efficiently managed CMS platforms like WordPress and OpenCart. My commitment to design excellence and effective communication fostered enduring client and colleague relationships.
Industries & Domains
Designing Products Across Complex Digital Domains
Learning From the Product & Design Community
I regularly attend international design and tech conferences, as well as smaller workshops and community events, to stay close to emerging technologies, products, and ideas shaping the future of digital experiences.
Being part of these environments allows me to see products in action, learn directly from industry leaders, and connect with designers, founders, and engineers behind meaningful work.
Web Summit · OFFF Barcelona · Design workshops & local meetups
