Natalia Popova
About Natalia Popova
Natalia Popova is a UX Designer at Mapp Digital, where she has worked since 2021 in Berlin. She has a diverse background in media and journalism, having held various roles in organizations such as RIA Novosti and Cornelsen Verlag GmbH.
Work at Mapp Digital
Natalia Popova has been employed as a UX Designer at Mapp Digital since 2021. She has worked in this role for three years in Berlin. During her time at Mapp Digital, she has contributed to various projects that enhance user experience and interface design. Natalia considers Mapp Digital her new 'home' following her career change, indicating her commitment to the company and its mission.
Previous Experience in Media and Journalism
Before joining Mapp Digital, Natalia Popova accumulated extensive experience in the media sector. She worked at the Russian News & Information Agency RIA Novosti as a Web Editor of Newsdesk from 2006 to 2011. She later served as Editor-in-chief of the web project 'Weekend' and Deputy Head of the Culture Department from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as a Correspondent for the European Journalism Observatory from 2015 to 2016 and held the position of Head of the Special Web Projects Department at Russian International News Agency 'Rossiya Segodnya' from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Natalia Popova has a diverse educational background. She studied Psychology and Pedagogy at Tula State Pedagogical University from 1998 to 2003, earning a Master of Psychology. She furthered her education in multimedia journalism at the Higher School of Economics, obtaining a Zertifikat in 2009. Natalia pursued Communication and Media Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, where she completed the EJO Fellowship in 2016. She also earned a Master of Arts in Culture Studies from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin from 2016 to 2019. In 2021, she completed a UX Design Bootcamp at CareerFoundry.
Professional Interests and Engagement
Natalia Popova enjoys professional challenges and feels deeply engaged in her work. Her commitment to her field is evident in her continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills, particularly in UX design. She values a supportive, friendly, and open-minded work environment, which she has found among her colleagues at Mapp Digital. This engagement reflects her dedication to contributing positively to her team and projects.