Golden1 Credit Union
Golden1 Credit Union
Digitally Inclusive Design: Modernizing Golden1 Union's Banking Experience
Digitally Inclusive Design: Modernizing Golden1 Union's Banking Experience
USA
USA
2024-2025
2024-2025

animation
user stories
mockups
sketches
Research
Prototypes
wireframes
design
branding
Welcome to my home!
Welcome to my home!

My main Value:
Precise approach to your Product.
My main Value:
Precise approach to your Product.
What I’m proud of :
What I’m proud of :
Digitally Inclusive Design: Modernizing Golden1 Union's Banking Experience
Digitally Inclusive Design: Modernizing Golden1 Union's Banking Experience
USA
USA
2024-2025
2024-2025


Website Re-design- Enhancing product discovery, accessibility, and decision-making
Website Re-design- Enhancing product discovery, accessibility, and decision-making
USA
USA
2021-2023
2021-2023
Research and design for medical cannabis patients managing dosage, symptoms, and clinician communication.
Research and design for medical cannabis patients managing dosage, symptoms, and clinician communication.
USA
USA
2020
2020

What's more :

UI/UX

Branding

UI/UX
What and How :
What and How :
I uncover user motivations and business constraints to shape clear product direction. From accessibility audits to semi-structured interviews and thematic coding, I translate behavioral data into design decisions that drive measurable impact across enterprise and healthcare products.
I uncover user motivations and business constraints to shape clear product direction. From accessibility audits to semi-structured interviews and thematic coding, I translate behavioral data into design decisions that drive measurable impact across enterprise and healthcare products.
I uncover user motivations and business constraints to shape clear product direction. From accessibility audits to semi-structured interviews and thematic coding, I translate behavioral data into design decisions that drive measurable impact across enterprise and healthcare products.
I simplify complex systems into seamless experiences. From mapping user journeys to refining interaction flows, I bridge UX and UI thinking - ensuring every detail supports clarity, accessibility, and long-term scalability across web and mobile platforms.
I simplify complex systems into seamless experiences. From mapping user journeys to refining interaction flows, I bridge UX and UI thinking - ensuring every detail supports clarity, accessibility, and long-term scalability across web and mobile platforms.
I simplify complex systems into seamless experiences. From mapping user journeys to refining interaction flows, I bridge UX and UI thinking - ensuring every detail supports clarity, accessibility, and long-term scalability across web and mobile platforms.
I build and evolve design systems that scale. I've worked within regulated financial platforms, accessibility standards, and engineering constraints to ship reusable, WCAG-compliant components - reducing inconsistencies and enabling faster developer handoffs at Fortune 100 scale.
I build and evolve design systems that scale. I've worked within regulated financial platforms, accessibility standards, and engineering constraints to ship reusable, WCAG-compliant components - reducing inconsistencies and enabling faster developer handoffs at Fortune 100 scale.
I build and evolve design systems that scale. I've worked within regulated financial platforms, accessibility standards, and engineering constraints to ship reusable, WCAG-compliant components - reducing inconsistencies and enabling faster developer handoffs at Fortune 100 scale.
User research and accessibility audits
Information architecture and user flows
Wireframing and interaction design
High-fidelity design and prototyping
Usability testing and iteration
Cross-functional collaboration and design advocacy
User research and accessibility audits
Information architecture and user flows
Wireframing and interaction design
High-fidelity design and prototyping
Usability testing and iteration
Cross-functional collaboration and design advocacy
User research and accessibility audits
Information architecture and user flows
Wireframing and interaction design
High-fidelity design and prototyping
Usability testing and iteration
Cross-functional collaboration and design advocacy
Enterprise web platforms
Mobile applications (iOS and Android)
Design systems and component libraries
Accessibility-first products (WCAG 2.1+)
Healthcare and regulated environments
AI-augmented experiences
Enterprise web platforms
Mobile applications (iOS and Android)
Design systems and component libraries
Accessibility-first products (WCAG 2.1+)
Healthcare and regulated environments
AI-augmented experiences
Enterprise web platforms
Mobile applications (iOS and Android)
Design systems and component libraries
Accessibility-first products (WCAG 2.1+)
Healthcare and regulated environments
AI-augmented experiences
Figma, Adobe XD
ATLAS.ti, Miro
Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Workfront
Notion, Slack, Microsoft Teams
Framer (for portfolio + prototypes)
ChatGPT, Claude (AI-augmented design workflows)
Figma, Adobe XD
ATLAS.ti, Miro
Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Workfront
Notion, Slack, Microsoft Teams
Framer (for portfolio + prototypes)
ChatGPT, Claude (AI-augmented design workflows)
Figma, Adobe XD
ATLAS.ti, Miro
Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Workfront
Notion, Slack, Microsoft Teams
Framer (for portfolio + prototypes)
ChatGPT, Claude (AI-augmented design workflows)

Matt Finlay
UX Architect
She’s a true advocate for accessibility and led key efforts to resolve audit findings and enhance usability across our site. A reliable teammate and accessibility expert, Vanya consistently elevated both the product and the people around her.”

Jeff Barker
UX Lead, Micron
“Vanya is able to lead research efforts for personas and user journeys, wireframe solutions, conduct user testing. She is someone who understands the business needs as well as the needs of the user and she knows how to translate that into a successful solution.

Neha Kapoor
Director, Ojas Innovations
“Vanya takes initiative at the workplace, looking to contribute in an all- encompassing way. She’s creative, committed, enthusiastic and efficient- a rare combination but a must for someone to rise.

Lauren Chen
Business Process Analyst
Vanya has been instrumental in building up the UX and Product design team at Micron. She was part of the team that championed digital brand guidelines, copy decks and wireframes for faster mockups, and overall improvements to the look and feel. I was privileged to have her support some of my new initiatives and I can certainly say that Vanya was always very kind when telling me that I have great ideas that would not work. She will make a great impact to any team she joins!

Rob Worley
Head of Product, Golden1 Credit Union
Vanya is an exceptionally talented UX designer with a strong ability to turn complex problems into clean, intuitive experiences. Her user-centered mindset, attention to detail, and thoughtful design approach made her one of the standout contributors on the team.

Bonnie Hoffmann
Senior Graphic Designer, Micron
What sets Vanya apart is her ability to juggle multiple projects effortlessly. Despite handling various tasks simultaneously, she remains focused and organized and consistently delivers outstanding results. Her expertise in UX is evident in every project she tackles, and she has a knack for turning complex challenges into seamless user experiences.
Who am I :
Who am I :




I'm a Senior Product & UX/UI Designer with over five years of experience and a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction.
I'm a Senior Product & UX/UI Designer with over five years of experience and a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction.
I love collaborating with founders, helping them solve UX challenges and build solutions.
I love collaborating with founders, helping them solve UX challenges and build solutions.
Senior UI/UX Designer
Golden1 Credit Union
2023 → 2024
Senior UI/UX Designer
Golden1 Credit Union
2023 → 2024
Senior UI/UX Designer
Micron Technology
2021 → 2023
Senior UI/UX Designer
Micron Technology
2021 → 2023
UX/UI Designer
Deloitte LLC
2021 → 2021
UX/UI Designer
Deloitte LLC
2021 → 2021