Milena Cywinska is a multidisciplinary designer specialising in UX/UI, Graphic Design, and Art Direction. She combines creativity with strategy, working on projects that range from mobile game design to social campaigns. Her work often reflects cultural exploration, with a strong focus on user-centric experiences and brand storytelling.
With a keen interest in a wide range of topics, she blends design with social impact. Whether collaborating on branding or creating interactive experiences, Milena’s goal is to craft thoughtful, engaging design solutions.
EDUCATION
BA User Experience Design
@LCC: University of the Arts, London
09.2019 - 07.2023
MA Interactive Media Course (Student Exchange)
@Hochschule Augsburg : University of Applied Sciences
09.2021 - 07.2022
Diploma in Professional Studies
@LCC: University of the Arts, London
09.2021 - 07.2022
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volta Foundation (San Francisco, remote)
In-house UX Design and Art Direction
09.2023 - Now
Freelance Design
Music Marketing, Brand Identity, Marketing Campaigns
09.2023 - Now
Harvey Scott Agency (Warsaw, remote)
Freelance UX and Brand Identity Design
07.2023 - 03.2024
LCC: University of the Arts, London (London, UK)
UX Design Course Representative
09.2022 - 07.2023
Advice & Feedback @ MA Service Design Curriculum Design Session
13.12.2022
Target Group & Feedback @ Senior UXD Lecturer Interview Session
10.01.2023
Fabienne Chapot HQ (Amsterdam, NL)
Graphic Designer - Internship
03.22 – 07.22
BUROBRAAK Social Design Studio (Amsterdam, NL)
Graphic & UX Designer - Internship
10.2021 – 03.2022
COURSES
Short Film & Animation Workshop (Kudowa Zdrój, Poland)
Family Business Course (Hochschule Augsburg, DE)
European Project Semester (Hochschule Augsburg, DE)
Signage Design and Self Construction Workshop (Piedmont, IT)
SKILLS
User-Centred Design - Design Thinking - Service Resign - Social Change - Conceptual Design
UX UI Design - User Research - Wire-Framing - Prototyping - User Testing
Empathy - Communication - Collaboration - Time Management Organisation - Prioritising
SOFTWARE
Sketch - Figma - Adobe InDesign - Photoshop - Illustrator - XD - After Effects - Premiere Pro
LANGUAGES
Polish (native) English (fluent) German (beginner) Spanish (beginner)
INTERESTS
Social Innovation - Activism - Sociology - Philosophy - Technology - Education - Design Theory
Muay Thai - Wind & Kite- Surfing - Skiing - Snowboarding - Football
Music - Fashion - Culture