Karol Nowak
Innovative designer and coder with extensive experience in creating and maintaining comprehensive design systems. Expertise in design tokens and leveraging graph engines to support informed design decisions. Passionate about transforming interfaces, objects, and spaces to enhance user interaction and value. Dedicated to integrating modern technologies with natural environments to discover meaningful design solutions.
Reckitt
Senior IT&D Analyst, UX/UI
July 2023 - Present
Designed and maintained a comprehensive design system aligning with company brands and stakeholder needs.
Utilized Figma, Token-Studio, Storybook, and Contentstack for design processes.
Led workshops to educate team members on using the design system.
Iterated design systems based on user feedback and business needs, ensuring continuous improvement.
Streamlined design processes to enhance team efficiency
Collaborated with UX/UI designers, product managers, and developers to ensure effective design system application across product lines.
Documented and specified design standards and guideline
IT&D Analyst, UX/UI
December 2022 - July 2023
Designed wireframes, storyboards, and user journeys to communicate design ideas effectively.
Supported development teams with graphical work and consultations.
Collaborated with product owners and technical leads to achieve project goals.
UX Designer
February 2021 - December 2022
Co-created product visions and designs with business stakeholders.
Translated research findings into customer journey maps and design improvement Designed wireframes, storyboards, and user journeys to clearly communicate design concepts.
Gordo Agency
Web Designer / Front End
January 2018 - January 2021
Designed information architecture and user experiences for web applications.
Created websites and managed client web content.
Developed WordPress themes and customized CMS architecture.
Configured and operated external solutions like Google Analytics and Hotjar
Trained users on popular CMS systems.
School of Form
Lecturer
October 2020 - August 2021
Conducted workshops on social robotics and creative coding.
Assistant In Creative Coding
January 2019 - August 2021
SUM Architekci Krajobrazu Sp. z o.o.
January 2016 - September 2017
Designer / Cofounder
IN & OUT Architekci krajobrazu
Designer August 2014 - January 2016
Education
SWPS University
Postgraduate Degree, Creative Coding (2016 - 2017)
Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Master's Degree, Landscape Architecture (2015 - 2017)
Bachelor's Degree, Landscape Architecture (2011 - 2014)
Certification
Workshop Design System Planning and Process with Nathan Curtis
Digital Psychology & Behavioral Design Training
Heuristic Analysis Frameworks for Conversion Optimization Audits
Google Analytics 4
Open
Into Design Systems Conference
Skills
Design Systems
Solution Architecture
Information Architecture
UX/UI Design
Workshop Facilitation
Project Management
Data-Driven Design
Collaboration
Web Technologies
Knowledgeable in using tools and technologies such as: Figma, Token-Studio, Storybook, Contentstack, Graph Engines, Google Analytics, and Hotjar.
Proficient in web development technologies, including React, CSS, HTML, and version control with Git
Languages
Polish (Native)
English (Full Professional) – C1 Level
Other interests
Travels, New technologies (Hardware&Software), Music, Movies / TV series, Sailing, Cycling, Skiing
