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  • UX Research

  • Usability Testing

  • Notion & Miro

  • UI Design

  • Figma & FigJam

  • Brand Design

  • Prototyping

  • Adobe CC

  • Agile Collaboration

Skills

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01 / Drawing & Painting

In my free time, I spend a lot of time drawing, experimenting with both digital and traditional techniques. It’s a way for me to explore new ideas and express my creativity freely. 

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02 / Films

I'm also a huge film enthusiast and love writing my own reviews on my Letterboxd.

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03 / Dogs

One of my favorite places is the local dog park. I don’t have a dog myself, but I love watching them, it’s surprisingly relaxing.

Outside of work

Jun 25 - Sep 25 / UX/UI Design Bootcamp at neue fische
  • Intensive practical program covering UX research, UI design, Figma, prototyping, usability testing, accessibility, and agile collaboration

  • Certificate for UX/UI Design

Oct 2021 – Jun 2025 / Senior Graphic Designer at Spread Group
  • Created designs for major events and clients (including Rock am Ring, Nature One, Turnfest Leipzig, European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, Holiday on Ice, and more)

  • Designed digital marketing materials such as web banners, newsletter graphics, and website content

  • Managed creative projects from concept development to final execution

  • Developed infographics for data-driven visualizations

Oct 19 – Mar 20 / Graphic Design Intern at HawaiiF3
  • Contributed to corporate identity concepts (including Jewish Week Leipzig and Hörspielsommer)

  • Developed and implemented print media designs

Oct 16 – Oct 21 / Student at Burg Giebichenstein Halle
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design

  • Focus on Editorial Design and UX/UI

Short Resume

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I’m a UX/UI designer based in Leipzig with a background in communication and graphic design. After earning my Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design, I worked as a Senior Graphic Designer in the e-commerce industry, where I created digital and merchandise designs for well-known brands and events.

To deepen my skills in user-centered design, I completed a UX/UI design bootcamp at neue fische, where I focused on UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and UI design using tools like Figma.

Now, I combine my strong visual background with UX methods to design intuitive and engaging digital experiences.

maria.apolzan@web.de
‭0176 46753599‬

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