# Olena Kholina > Product Designer & Entrepreneur | 10+ years of experience | Crafting Intuitive Experiences for Enhanced User Engagement Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/olenakholina I’m a UX/UI Design Architect and a bit of an entrepreneur, diving deep into the world of AI product interfaces to make them as intuitive as possible. My journey’s been all about creating experiences that not only look good but feel right. I’ve got a knack for blending design with tech, turning complex concepts into simple, enjoyable interactions. My mission? To keep innovating in this space, making tech more approachable and fun for everyone. ## Work Experience ### Product Designer @ VentureBeat Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Art Director @ MadHats Jan 2022 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Professional Photographer @ Sixtynice Jan 2020 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Senior User Interface Designer @ IDWA - International Digital Workers Association Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco ### Graphic Designer @ Yembo Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Diego, California, United States ### User Interface Designer @ Newo Inc. Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area I designed and delivered MVP interfaces for Newo - a cutting-edge platform enabled users to create AI agents. My work involved rapid prototyping, user testing, and iterating on design solutions under tight deadlines. I collaborated cross-functionally with product managers and developers, ensuring clear communication and seamless handoff from design to development. ### Visual Designer @ Global Blockchain Forum Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area At the Global Blockchain Forum, I led all design efforts, creating a unified visual identity for the event—from digital assets and branding to print and social media graphics. Partnering closely with marketing and sales, I developed campaign assets that boosted engagement and positioned the event as a top industry destination for blockchain leaders. ## Education ### Specialization in User Experience California Institute of the Arts ### Specialization in Graphic Design California Institute of the Arts ### Bachelor's degree in Psychology Donbass State Pedagogical University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kholina --- Source: https://flows.cv/olenakholina JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/olenakholina/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13