Creating User-Centered Digital Experiences

UX/UI Designer focused on building intuitive, accessible, and purposeful web solutions

About

I design digital products that people actually enjoy using — and I can build them too

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About Me

UX/UI Designer

I make complicated things simple. That's the short version.

The longer version: I spent my studies at Mainor learning how to understand users — what they want, what they struggle with, and what makes them click. Then I taught myself backend development because I wanted to know what happens after the user clicks that button. Turns out, knowing both sides makes you a better designer.

My design philosophy? If users have to think about how to use something, I haven't done my job. Great interfaces should feel obvious, even effortless.

Name Daniel Nüüd
Phone +372 5699 3012
Age 29 Years
Email daaniel.nuud@gmail.com
Language Estonian Russian English
Nationality Estonian

Portfolio

From Figma concepts to full-stack apps — take a look at what I’ve been creating and improving over time.

  • All Works
  • Website
  • Figma
  • Web Application
  • Other
Website

PsyOn – Online Psychiatry Service

A clean and accessible landing page design for a digital psychiatry service, focused on trust, usability, and streamlined appointment booking.

Prototype

GoTallinn – Public Transport App Prototype

A high-fidelity prototype designed in Figma for planning routes, tracking public transport, and managing travel cards.

Prototype

SearchGift – Mobile App Prototype

A high-fidelity prototype designed in Figma to explore gift recommendations through user-driven filters.

Website

TobiOn Vape Store

My first practice project — an e-commerce website for a vape store built with HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.

Web Application

Plane Flights – Flight Data Aggregator

A backend-focused web application that displays flight, airport, and aircraft data using external APIs. Built with Java, Spring Boot, and Thymeleaf.

Web Application

Task Manager – Spring & React App

A full-stack task management web application with role-based access control and CRUD features.

Web Application

Page Analyzer – SEO Checker Tool

A minimalistic web app that checks websites for SEO suitability and basic meta information.

Console App

Mind Games – Terminal Puzzle Game

A collection of five terminal-based logic games developed in Java. Users solve challenges like arithmetic, GCD, and number progression in a console interface.

Console App

Difference Calculator – Terminal Diff Utility

A terminal-based Java tool for comparing structured data in JSON and YAML formats. Displays differences in multiple output formats.

Photoshop

Photoshop Practice – Creative Image Compositions

Creative Photoshop exercises completed during the first-year university course to practice composition, layering, and image manipulation.

Photoshop

Illustrator Practice – Vector Art & Scene Illustration

Vector illustrations created as part of first-year coursework using Adobe Illustrator.

My Design Philosophy

Principles that guide every project I work on

Invisible

Users shouldn't have to think about how to use it

Accessible

Everyone deserves a good experience, regardless of ability

Iterative

Test early, test often, improve continuously

Empathetic

Understand users' needs before jumping to solutions

"Who is this for, and what problem does it solve?"

The question I ask at the start of every project

Resume

My Education

Formal education combined with independent learning has helped me build a solid foundation in modern web development.

Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences Mainor

Sep 2021 – Jan 2026

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Web Design and Digital Graphics

Studying modern web development with a focus on front-end technologies, UX/UI design, and prototyping. Gained strong knowledge of the software development process and user-centered design principles.

JavaRush.com

Jul 2024 – Oct 2024

Java Development Program

Deepening knowledge in Java through structured tasks, covering algorithms, data structures, multithreading, and enterprise-level backend techniques.

Hexlet.io

Jun 2023 – Apr 2024

Java Development Course

Focused on core Java concepts, including OOP, testing, Spring Boot, and building backend applications with real-world scenarios and clean architecture.

Work Experience

Although I haven't worked professionally in a design role yet, I have developed a strong foundation in UX/UI design through academic projects and hands-on practice. My technical background in web development gives me a unique perspective on designing feasible, developer-friendly solutions.

Personal IT Projects

2023 – Present

UX/UI Designer & Web Developer

While completing my studies, I focused on two parallel tracks: designing user-centered interfaces and building technical skills through backend development. This combination allows me to create designs that are both beautiful and technically feasible.

UX/UI Design:
  • Designed complete user experiences for healthcare and transportation apps
  • Conducted user research, created personas, and developed user scenarios
  • Built wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma
  • Tested accessibility compliance using WCAG standards
Technical Development:
  • Built REST APIs using Java 18/21 and Spring Boot
  • Explored microservices architecture and reactive programming

Viking Security AS

June 2017 – Present

Patrol Security Officer

Responsible for territory protection and client property security. Gained valuable soft skills such as quick decision-making, teamwork, and client communication. Awarded “Employee of the Year” for outstanding achievements.

Premier Restaurants Eesti OÜ

Dec 2014 – Jun 2016

Customer Service Representative

Worked in a fast-paced environment providing customer service, managing orders, and processing payments. Developed multitasking abilities and efficient communication under pressure.

Let’s talk!

Whether you’re interested in collaboration, have a question, or just want to connect — feel free to reach out.

daaniel.nuud@gmail.com
+372 5699 3012
Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
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