Varvara Panina

Available for work

Turning complex ideas into simple, elegant designs

I’m a UX/UI Designer based in Riga, passionate about responsive web design, iOS apps, and building clean, user-friendly interfaces

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Recent projects

2025

Web Design & Development for Handmade Brooches

This project was a one-page website for a jewelry maker, designed to showcase her unique handmade brooches and attract custom orders.

I handled the entire process—from competitor analysis and visual design in Figma to choosing an affordable website builder, setting up the domain, and assembling the site.

Visit the live website: broochbyolya.uk

Role

Web Designer, Web Developer

Services Provided

Web Design, Branding, Web Development & Site Setup

Company

Brooch by Olya

Full case on Behance

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Brooch by Olya

2024

MVP - Subscription Manager iOS App

Subscribator is an iOS app designed to help users manage their subscriptions and avoid unexpected charges after free trials.

I worked on the entire design process — from UX research and user flows to wireframing and building a clean, intuitive UI in Figma. The result is a polished MVP with a thoughtful design system and interactive prototype, ready for real user feedback and future development.

Role

UX/UI Designer

Services Provided

UI/UX Design, Web Development

Company

Subscribator

Full case on Behance

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Subscribator

2024

Mobile and Desktop Website design

SpeakBrit is a concept project for an online English school for children. As part of this study case, I conducted UX research, developed user personas, and created a site map and customer journey map. I designed a responsive website with a playful yet clear UI, building a solid design system to ensure consistency across mobile and desktop.

Role

UX/UI Designer

Services Provided

UX Research, Responsive UI Design, Web Design

Company

SpeakBrit

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SpeakBrit

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Testimonials

  • "Varvara has proven herself to be an outstanding specialist on our project, even though we did not have a fully formed vision of the final product. When faced with difficult decisions, she focused on aspects that had escaped our attention but were critically important for the interface. Every stage of development was executed at an exceptional level and, more often than not, ahead of the agreed deadlines."

    Eugene Asabin

    Entrepreneur

  • "Varvara designed a website for my brooch business, and it turned out even better than I expected. She listened to all my wishes and created a beautiful, convenient, and easy to use website. My clients have also praised its design and usability. Thank you so much"

    Olga Zorlutuna

    Jewelry Artist

  • "Working with Varvara during the hackathon was great. Varvara really knew their stuff when it came to UX/UI design. Varvara had good ideas and was easy to work with. She helped a lot with designing the app and creating a brand identity. Together, we made it to the finals, which was awesome. I enjoyed working with Varvara and look forward to working together again in the future."

    Julija Kosivska

    UX/UI Designer

  • "It was a pleasure working with Varvara. Her keen attention to detail and strong artistic skills make her not only proficient in UX but also capable of creating high-quality, visually stunning UI designs. She consistently demonstrates responsibility and reliability, ensuring projects are delivered on time and exceed expectations!"

    Darja Murafa

    Co-Founder @ Rompolo

About

Riga-based UX/UI professional crafting exceptional digital experiences across web, iOS, and interactive dashboards

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LinkedIn

Behance

I’ve been passionate about technology and design since childhood — my first website was built back in 2006! That curiosity grew into a career in UX/UI design, where I focus on creating clean, user-friendly, and effective digital experiences. I believe great design solves real problems and brings joy through simplicity and clarity.

I specialize in mapping user journeys, wireframing, and building responsive web and iOS app designs. Figma is my favorite tool, and I love creating thoughtful design systems that enhance both product quality and team efficiency.

Always eager to learn and grow, I participated in the Women in Tech Hackathon 2024, where my team delivered a polished prototype in just three days. I thrive on collaboration and am excited to create designs that make a real impact.

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer

UX/UI Designer

UX/UI Designer

Freelance

since 2023

AI Artist

AI Artist

AI Artist

NFT

since 2022

Digital Illustrator

Digital Illustrator

Digital Illustrator

Fiverr & Upwork

since 2021

Skills

Here, I’ve highlighted some of my key hard skills, though this is not an exhaustive list. In 2013, I graduated with honors from college, specializing in Publishing, where I developed a strong foundation in visual design and typography. My expertise in UX/UI is further backed by certifications from Udemy and The Interaction Design Foundation.

UX/UI Design

Design Systems

Figma

Responsive Web Design

AI Art

Wireframing

Prototyping

Webflow

Adobe Suite

HTML & CSS

User Journeys

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Got an app, website, or dashboard in mind? Describe your project below and let's transform your ideas into intuitive, visually stunning interfaces that users will love.