Karolina Peciu Stonke
About Karolina Peciu Stonke
Karolina Peciu Stonke is a Product Designer with extensive experience in UI and UX design, currently working at Vinted since 2019. She has a background in fine arts and has previously held positions at various companies, including Bettr Team and & andstudio.
Work at Vinted
Currently, Karolina Peciu Stonke serves as a Product Designer at Vinted, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she works in an agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and various business units. Her responsibilities include engaging in comprehensive UX processes such as design thinking, UX research, user interviews, journey mapping, and rapid prototyping. She focuses on designing for millions of users, aiming to enhance user experience and achieve significant business goals. Additionally, she conducts UX research to validate existing solutions through methodological evaluation and user testing.
Previous Experience in UI/UX Design
Before joining Vinted, Karolina Peciu Stonke accumulated extensive experience in UI/UX design. She worked at Bettr Team as a UI/UX Designer from 2016 to 2018 for two years. Additionally, she held positions at & andstudio and KEMDU, where she contributed as a UI/UX Designer from 2017 to 2018 and 2017, respectively. She also worked at Solvers as a Product Designer for five months in 2019 and at Milk Vilnius as a Digital Designer for four months in 2016. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad skill set in design.
Freelance Work as UI & UX/Product Designer
Karolina Peciu Stonke has been self-employed as a freelance UI & UX/Product Designer since 2015. This role has allowed her to work on various projects independently, honing her skills and gaining experience in different design contexts. Her freelance work complements her full-time position at Vinted, providing her with additional insights and perspectives in the design field.
Education and Expertise
Karolina studied at the National M.K. Ciurlionis School of Arts, where she focused on Fine/Studio Arts from 2004 to 2016. This educational background in fine arts has significantly influenced her design approach and aesthetic sensibility. Her expertise in design is further enhanced by her practical experience in UI/UX design, allowing her to create user-centered solutions.
Background in Fine Arts
Karolina Peciu Stonke has a strong background in fine arts, which she studied for twelve years at the National M.K. Ciurlionis School of Arts. This foundation in the arts informs her design philosophy and contributes to her ability to create visually appealing and functional designs. Her artistic training provides her with a unique perspective on aesthetics and user experience.