Ivan Dzmitryievich
I like to make things that feel and look good; the rest are technical issues 🙂
Where are you located?
Krakow, Poland. I was born and raised in Belarus. Then moved to Poland in 2020. My favorite thing about Krakow is the city vibe due to its reach and old. university culture.
What do you like most about design?
Providing unique solutions for unique problems.
For example, I created an app that is for trying different nail styles on your camera view in real-time. I’ve made a switcher for colors and styles so that you can change them live by tapping and holding.
What’s a design trend or practice that you are really into?
Interactions and UI animation. I like them because they add another very personal level of interaction between the user and the product. They are also very helpful for building muscle memory and bring fun and joy into routine things.
What’s A NEW tool you’ve discovered recently that has really helped you?
Origami Studio (prototyping tool). I like it because it is probably the only tool that gives you the ability to try very native things on iOS, like haptic feedback or using a camera or a flashlight. 🔦
Who is IVAN?
I like to make things that feel and look good; the rest are technical issues 🙂
How does your background influence your design approach today?
Well, I’ve been studying arts and crafts since 5th grade. Then I went to Design Academy and haven’t stopped since. I learned composition and color theory, as well as drawing and painting. It’s still useful today.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received in your design career?
You are not your users (stop projecting your behavior on users; dig into data).
I would recommend “Fake it till you make it.” It’s really useful for prototyping and even user testing.
How do you measure success in your design projects?
Two main streams:
1 — Product usage data (unbiased analytics data collected during the product usage).
2 — User comments, reactions, feedback, and support issues (though it should be carefully filtered and sorted due to biased context and emotional side of the report, which is simply human nature).
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in the design field?
I would recommend “Fake it till you make it.” It’s really useful for prototyping and even user testing. The closer you get to the final experience, the better the data you will get from your testing, and as a result, the better the final execution of user experience and product look and feel will be.
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