HEY THERE!
I’m Solomiya Ohirko
UX Designer | Problem Solver | IT Enthusiast | Former Banker
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been a curious learner, always wanting to understand how things work. As a kid, my favorite books weren’t fairy tales 🧚♂️ they were encyclopedias. I could spend hours flipping through pages, amazed by new ideas, patterns, and discoveries. That same curiosity led me to explore different fields, from nursing to banking to UX design, always seeking ways to help others, make their lives easier, and bring a smile to their faces🙃
Check out my resume!
The Degrees That Shaped Me
I didn’t just choose one path—I took the whole route!
💻 UX Design (DePaul University, 2025) – Where I learned to craft intuitive, user-friendly experiences. Basically, I make the internet a nicer place.
🎨 Graphic Design (Minor) – Because great design isn’t just functional, it should look amazing too!
🖥️ IT (Minor) – Bridging the gap between creativity and technology like a UX-IT superhero.
🏦 Accounting (Harper College, 2021) – My past life as a banker taught me how to think analytically, solve real-world problems, and make sense of complex systems.
From Banking to UX
You might not think banking and UX design have much in common, but they do! Here’s how my skills translated:
💰 Explaining Complex Stuff → Clear & Simple Design
In banking, I had to break down complicated financial terms so customers could easily understand them. Now, I do the same in UX—creating intuitive, user-friendly experiences that make sense.
🤝 Helping Customers → Understanding Users
Talking to customers every day taught me how to listen, empathize, and solve real problems—just like UX research!
🧩 Problem-Solving → Designing Better Experiences
In banking, every customer had unique challenges, and I had to think fast to find solutions. UX is no different—I love tackling design problems and making experiences seamless.
👥 Teamwork → Collaboration in UX
Whether working with colleagues or customers, teamwork was key in banking. Now, in UX, I thrive in collaborating with designers, developers, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life.
At the end of the day, both roles are about solving problems, making things easier, and putting people first.
