Elena Liakou
About Elena Liakou
Elena Liakou is a designer and founding talent member with extensive experience in UX/UI design. She has worked for notable companies including Feedback Loop, fabric, and Braintrust, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Design and Visual Communication from Athens University of Applied Science.
Current Role at Braintrust
Elena Liakou serves as a Designer and Founding Talent Member at Braintrust, a decentralized talent network. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the design and user experience aspects of the platform. Her role involves collaborating with other team members to enhance the visual and functional elements of the user interface.
Professional Experience at Feedback Loop
Prior to her current roles, Elena worked at Feedback Loop as a Prototype Designer specializing in UX from 2014 to 2023. During her nine years at the company, she was based in New York, where she focused on creating user-centered designs and prototypes to improve product usability and customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience at EWORX S.A.
Elena Liakou held the position of Senior UX/UI Designer at EWORX S.A. from 2011 to 2021. Over her ten years at the company, she developed a strong foundation in user experience and interface design, contributing to various projects that enhanced digital products and services.
Education and Training in Design
Elena studied at Athens University of Applied Science, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Design and Visual Communication, Graphic Design from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education in User Experience Design at General Assembly, completing her studies in 2016. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in design and user experience.
Experience at Toptal
Elena briefly worked as a Senior UX/UI Designer at Toptal for five months in 2020-2021 while based in Los Angeles, California. During this time, she contributed her expertise in user experience and interface design to various projects, enhancing her professional portfolio.