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.

Introduction

Hi, I’m Polly. I was born in Belarus, in Minsk to be exact. I lived in Minsk, Malta, and I’m currently in Berlin — living and working here, learning German language, and as most of locals, waiting for a summer to come.

Hi, I’m Polly. I was born in Belarus, in Minsk to be exact. I lived in Minsk, Malta, and I’m currently in Berlin — living and working here, learning German language, and as most of locals, waiting for a summer to come.

German is the 5th language I speak, and if you meet me, you might notice I sometimes use 3 languages in one sentence (not proud of that fact).

German is the 5th language I speak, and if you meet me, you might notice I sometimes use 3 languages in one sentence (not proud of that fact).

I'm interested in everything about how people collaborate, organize their time, create, learn, and handle 1.000 other aspects that find place in their lives — and I'm passionate about improving those experiences as a designer.

I'm interested in everything about how people collaborate, organize their time, create, learn, and handle 1.000 other aspects that find place in their lives — and I'm passionate about improving those experiences as a designer.

What I’m doing now

Music Production
Exploration

A year and half ago, I decided to chase my dream and dive into music production. Sure, I'm no pro musician, but there's something about it that really gets my heart going.

A year and half ago, I decided to chase my dream and dive into music production. Sure, I'm no pro musician, but there's something about it that really gets my heart going.

Land Owner

Recently, I bought a land with a forest in Poland. Since then, it has become one of my favorite places on earth. I love heading over there to look after the place; it's a long-term project, but totally worth it.

Recently, I bought a land with a forest in Poland. Since then, it has become one of my favorite places on earth. I love heading over there to look after the place; it's a long-term project, but totally worth it.

And Other

When I'm free from projects, you can find me wandering in the nature with a camera, diving deeper into psychology topic, creating Spotify Playlists, or optimizing my planner in Notion. I'm always up for exploring new places and cultures, or getting lost in a great movie.

When I'm free from projects, you can find me wandering in the nature with a camera, diving deeper into psychology topic, creating Spotify Playlists, or optimizing my planner in Notion. I'm always up for exploring new places and cultures, or getting lost in a great movie.

How It Started

My professional path has been pretty linear, originating from a childhood love for drawing. I spent 11 years at art school, where I developed a strong foundation in painting and abstract composition. This experience naturally led me to pursue a degree in Communication Design.

My professional path has been pretty linear, originating from a childhood love for drawing. I spent 11 years at art school, where I developed a strong foundation in painting and abstract composition. This experience naturally led me to pursue a degree in Communication Design.

My professional path has been pretty linear, originating from a childhood love for drawing. I spent 11 years at art school, where I developed a strong foundation in painting and abstract composition. This experience naturally led me to pursue a degree in Communication Design.

My experience

Now I have over 11 years of experience designing 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).

Now I have over 11 years of experience designing 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 began my career as a Digital Designer, primarily focusing on crafting landing pages, conceptualizing mobile and web apps, designing corporate websites, and creating visuals for marketing campaigns.

I began my career as a Digital Designer, primarily focusing on crafting landing pages, conceptualizing mobile and web apps, designing corporate websites, and creating visuals for marketing campaigns.

I began my career as a Digital Designer, primarily focusing on crafting landing pages, conceptualizing mobile and web apps, designing corporate websites, and creating visuals for marketing campaigns.

Product Design

As time went on, my interest shifted towards product design. This new passion was driven by a desire to deeply engage in the iterative process, work closely with users, and directly observe the impact of my team's solutions.

As time went on, my interest shifted towards product design. This new passion was driven by a desire to deeply engage in the iterative process, work closely with users, and directly observe the impact of my team's solutions.

As time went on, my interest shifted towards product design. This new passion was driven by a desire to deeply engage in the iterative process, work closely with users, and directly observe the impact of my team's solutions.

I was drawn to solving tangible problems for businesses, aiming to make a measurable difference through design. This transition from digital to product design wasn't just a change in title, but a significant shift in my approach to design—a move from creating visuals to focusing on usability, functionality, and the overall user experience.

I was drawn to solving tangible problems for businesses, aiming to make a measurable difference through design. This transition from digital to product design wasn't just a change in title, but a significant shift in my approach to design—a move from creating visuals to focusing on usability, functionality, and the overall user experience.

I was drawn to solving tangible problems for businesses, aiming to make a measurable difference through design. This transition from digital to product design wasn't just a change in title, but a significant shift in my approach to design—a move from creating visuals to focusing on usability, functionality, and the overall user experience.

This journey brought me to Design Systems, something I've really come to love. In total, I've helped to build and maintain 6 design systems across 4 different companies.

This journey brought me to Design Systems, something I've really come to love. In total, I've helped to build and maintain 6 design systems across 4 different companies.

This journey brought me to Design Systems, something I've really come to love. In total, I've helped to build and maintain 6 design systems across 4 different companies.

Design Systems

Design Systems allowed me to merge my love for aesthetics with the pragmatism of consistent, scalable design solutions. It's here that I found my true calling—crafting frameworks that empower teams to create cohesive, user-friendly products efficiently.

Design Systems allowed me to merge my love for aesthetics with the pragmatism of consistent, scalable design solutions. It's here that I found my true calling—crafting frameworks that empower teams to create cohesive, user-friendly products efficiently.

Design Systems allowed me to merge my love for aesthetics with the pragmatism of consistent, scalable design solutions. It's here that I found my true calling—crafting frameworks that empower teams to create cohesive, user-friendly products efficiently.

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.

Work

I'm interested in everything about how people collaborate, organize their time, create, learn, and handle 1.000 other aspects that find place in their lives — and I'm passionate about improving those experiences as a designer.

I'm interested in everything about how people collaborate, organize their time, create, learn, and handle 1.000 other aspects that find place in their lives — and I'm passionate about improving those experiences as a designer.

2023 — Polina Ziemlinska

2023 — Polina Ziemlinska

2023 — Polina Ziemlinska