I design user experiences, systems, and sounds.
I design user experiences, systems, and sounds.
Sr. Product Designer / Design Systems Lead / SaaS / B2B / B2C
Sr. Product Designer / Design Systems Lead / SaaS / B2B / B2C
Junior Music Producer
Junior Music Producer
My Story
Hi, it's Polly. Product Designer based in Berlin, currently working at Unity on a visual collaboration product called SyncSketch.
I have 11 years of experience working on digital products for companies of different sizes (6—10,000 people), different fields (software development, gaming, creative agencies) and responsibilities (hands-on and lead roles).
I like building products that are feasible, scalable, and delightful to use.
I like building products that are feasible, scalable, and delightful to use.
I like building products that are feasible, scalable, and delightful to use.
Let's find out if we are the right fit.
What energizes me the most?
Let's find out if we are the right fit. What energizes me the most?
Let's find out if we are the right fit.
What energizes me the most?
Empathy and Collaboration
“Polina is one of those rare "great team people", who has unique aura that alters the mood and energy around her. It's always pleasure, fun and influencing to work with her.”
Analyzing and Evaluating
I enjoy immersing in research, developing experiments, and carefully considering every design option.
I enjoy immersing in research, developing experiments, and carefully considering every design option.
I enjoy immersing in research, developing experiments, and carefully considering every design option.
For me, the most engaging part of every Discovery phase is when I can outline the "Pros & Cons" of each scenario, ensuring that the design solution is strategically sound and feasible. This analytical mindset extends to my work in building pattern libraries and managing UI ecosystems, where attention to detail and a systematic approach are key.
For me, the most engaging part of every Discovery phase is when I can outline the "Pros & Cons" of each scenario, ensuring that the design solution is strategically sound and feasible. This analytical mindset extends to my work in building pattern libraries and managing UI ecosystems, where attention to detail and a systematic approach are key.
Curiosity and Research
My superpower in design is curiosity, and it's something I strive to keep alive in my work.
My superpower in design is curiosity, and it's something I strive to keep alive in my work.
You'll often hear me asking "Why?" or "What if?", not just out of habit, but because I truly believe it opens up possibilities. I'm always on the lookout for that unexpected angle or path that can take design solutions from good to great.
You'll often hear me asking "Why?" or "What if?", not just out of habit, but because I truly believe it opens up possibilities. I'm always on the lookout for that unexpected angle or path that can take design solutions from good to great.
Refining and Perfecting
I am a refiner. I thrive on identifying issues around the visual quality of products.
I am a refiner. I thrive on identifying issues around the visual quality of products.
I am at home in the details: I can spot from across the room when something is one pixel off, inconsistent, or not inspiring the right emotions. Whether it's visual design, information architecture, scalable design systems, accessibility, or mentoring junior designers—say no more.
I am at home in the details: I can spot from across the room when something is one pixel off, inconsistent, or not inspiring the right emotions. Whether it's visual design, information architecture, scalable design systems, accessibility, or mentoring junior designers—say no more.
Volunteering and Mentoring
Back in spring 2022, I helped to create a mentorship platform. We hustled and got the MVP out the door in just 5 days. Within a few months, we had a community of 130 volunteers, myself included, all dedicated to supporting Ukrainians, Belarusians, and Russians in finding new job opportunities in Europe.
Back in spring 2022, I helped to create a mentorship platform. We hustled and got the MVP out the door in just 5 days. Within a few months, we had a community of 130 volunteers, myself included, all dedicated to supporting Ukrainians, Belarusians, and Russians in finding new job opportunities in Europe.
Feel free to get in touch if you're interested in collaborating on a meaningful project or are in search of a design mentor. I'm always on the lookout for new adventures and ways to share my expertise.
Feel free to get in touch if you're interested in collaborating on a meaningful project or are in search of a design mentor. I'm always on the lookout for new adventures and ways to share my expertise.
I'm open for new challenges!
2023 — Polina Ziemlinska
I'm open for new challenges!
2023 — Polina Ziemlinska
I'm open for new challenges!
2023 — Polina Ziemlinska