Natalia (Pirozhkova) Fomicheva
About Natalia (Pirozhkova) Fomicheva
Natalia (Pirozhkova) Fomicheva is a Product (UX/UI) Designer with a strong educational background in economics, management, and engineering design. She currently works at Tickeron in California, where she specializes in user interface improvements and collaborates on innovative product solutions.
Work at Tickeron
Natalia Fomicheva has been employed at Tickeron as a Product (UX/UI) Designer since 2019. In her role, she focuses on enhancing user interfaces for both physical and digital products. She collaborates closely with producers to define and implement innovative solutions that improve product direction and visual experience. Her responsibilities include developing motion design and screen transition animations, which contribute significantly to the overall user experience.
Education and Expertise
Natalia Fomicheva holds two Bachelor's degrees. She studied at Samara State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, where she focused on engineering design of industrial and civil construction from 2001 to 2006. She also attended Samara Institute of Business and Management, studying economics and management from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she pursued graphic design at Znak art school from 2009 to 2013 and completed various design courses, including one from Artem Gorbunov studio and another in abstraction with Oksana Stogova.
Background
Before her current position at Tickeron, Natalia worked as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator from 2012 to 2014 in Samara, Russia. This experience allowed her to develop a unique combination of skills in civil engineering and economics, enhancing her ability to address both financial and technical aspects in product design. Her background in engineering and business informs her approach to user experience design.
Skills and Specializations
Natalia specializes in creating improvements for user interfaces, focusing on how products are used and appreciated by users. Her passion for drawing plays a significant role in her user-oriented design approach. She has developed skills in motion design and screen transition animations, which are integral to enhancing user experiences in her projects.
Continuous Learning and Development
Natalia is committed to continuous learning in her field. She has participated in various courses, including a visual branding practice case studies course with Ivan Bogdanov since 2014 and an online art class with Roman Guro. This ongoing education reflects her dedication to staying updated with design trends and practices, further enhancing her expertise in UX/UI design.