UI/UX Designer
Sofiia Kukhar
SKRole
UI/UX Designer
Location
Enschede, Netherlands
University
Saxion UAS
Status
Available Now
A creative and curious UI/UX Designer with a background in Creative Media and Game Technologies. Originally from Kyiv, now based in the Netherlands, I specialise in turning ideas into digital experiences with a focus on usability and detail.
I believe good design should feel simple, thoughtful, and a little fun, always hitting the sweet spot between how something looks and how it works.
From workplace platforms and game UI to brand identities and digital experiences, I build impactful visual systems grounded in user research and real feedback.
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Years of Experience
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Projects Delivered
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Professional Roles
Values
Design Philosophy
Three principles that guide every decision, from the first wireframe to the final prototype.
Understand first
Every decision starts with understanding real user needs, not assumptions. Research and empathy come before pixels.
Clarity over complexity
Design should reduce confusion, not create it. If something needs explaining, it needs redesigning.
Personality matters
The best interfaces feel human. Thoughtful personality in motion, copy, and detail turns a good product into a memorable one.
Career
Experience
Freelance
UI/UX Designer
Freelance · Remote
Taking on freelance UI/UX projects independently. Working with clients to design intuitive digital products, from discovery and wireframing through to high-fidelity prototypes and handoff.
Internship
UI/UX Designer
Wunderbar · Enschede, NL
Led end-to-end design of a workplace platform. Reduced friction by 30% via usability tests and streamlined developer handoff with hi-fi prototypes and a scalable design system.
Part-time + Internship
UI/UX & Game Designer
Denda Games · Hengelo, NL
Held dual roles as UI/UX Designer and Game Designer across the full part-time engagement, with an embedded internship (Sep 2024 – Feb 2025). Designed user-friendly interfaces, wireframes, and prototypes across digital products. Led visual design and puzzle mechanics for "Red Room", optimised difficulty via playtests, and improved cross-team alignment through documentation standardisation.
Freelance
Graphic Designer
Freelance · Remote
Designed 10+ custom web and branding solutions. Translated client requirements into aesthetic layouts and scalable identities, always aligned with project goals.
Academic
Education
Sep 2021 – Feb 2026
BSc Creative Media & Game Technologies
Saxion University of Applied Sciences · Enschede, NL
Expertise
Core Skills
Visual Design
UX & Research
Product & Systems
Working Style
Toolbox
Tools & Stack
Design & Prototyping
Adobe Creative Suite
Research & Testing
Collaboration & PM
AI Tools
Communication
Languages
English
C1Fluent
Ukrainian
Native
Dutch
A1Beginner
Outside Work
Interests
Reading
Books keep me thinking beyond screens, especially philosophy and fiction. I run my own Ukrainian book club in Enschede, where we meet every month to read and discuss together.
@mizhriadkiv.clubPhotography
I love doing photography, especially while traveling. Ordinary scenes, extraordinary light - always chasing something new to capture.
@prost0_shutterbugPoetry
Writing poetry sharpens how I think about rhythm, space, and meaning in design. I write here and there - some things I share, some stay only for my eyes.
@prost0_tvorchistLooking Ahead
Five Years From Now
Nearly five years ago, I made the move from Ukraine to the Netherlands, and today, this country is officially home. While my partner and I are firmly planting our roots here together, I am fully focused on growing my career and building my future in this incredible place. From the cycling culture to the welcoming community, I love everything about living here. Here is a look at my unofficial five-year plan:
Work on projects I actually love
Less "sure, I can do that", more "oh wow, yes, let's go". I want to keep working on things that make me genuinely excited to open my laptop in the morning.
Get a puppy with my boyfriend
This is not a maybe. We have already debated names, argued about breeds, and looked at way too many puppy photos at midnight. It is happening.
Have my own garden
I already grow tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries, so technically I have started. But I want the real thing - an actual patch of land in the backyard where I can grow more, get my hands dirty, and actually understand what I am doing instead of just hoping for the best.
Keep the book club going
My Ukrainian book club in Enschede is genuinely one of my favourite things I do. Monthly meetings, good books, great people. I want to keep it growing for a long time.