Vadim Mikhnov Vaitenko
About Vadim Mikhnov Vaitenko
Vadim Mikhnov Vaitenko is a Lead Design Systems Designer with extensive experience in developing and scaling design systems across various companies. He has held significant roles at organizations such as Babbel, Preply, and Appsmith, focusing on enhancing product development through effective design strategies.
Current Role at Appsmith
Vadim Mikhnov Vaitenko currently serves as the Lead Design Systems Designer at Appsmith, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing design systems that enhance the user experience and streamline product development processes. His contributions are integral to the design framework of Appsmith's open-source low-code application builder.
Previous Experience in Design Systems
Vadim has extensive experience in design systems, having previously worked as a Principal Design Systems Designer at Babbel for two months in 2021. He also held the role of Lead Design Systems Designer at Preply from 2021 to 2022. His background includes significant contributions to scaling design efforts and managing large-scale design changes across various organizations.
Professional Background
Vadim's career spans multiple roles in design, starting as an Art Director at LLC 'Content Union' in Moscow from 2005 to 2006. He has held various design positions, including Interface Designer at Avito from 2014 to 2016, and Lead Designer at 1Forma from 2011 to 2013. His work history includes positions at E-generator.ru and ZenGuard GmbH, showcasing a diverse range of design expertise.
Educational Background
Vadim studied at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, where he focused on Computer Programming from 2002 to 2004. He furthered his education at Russian State Social University, achieving a degree in Information Technology from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he attended Artem Gorbunov Design Bureau School, specializing in Information and Interface Design, where he completed Level I in 2015.
Design Philosophy and Focus
Vadim emphasizes the importance of design systems in sustaining product development momentum. His approach involves rolling out large-scale design changes that effectively address user needs and enhance overall product functionality. This focus on scalable design efforts has been a consistent theme throughout his career.