Maria Shalaeva

Maria Shalaeva

Maria Shalaeva

UX/UI designer with a product mindset

I turn complex product logic into clear interfaces that are easy to use

Case studies

A redesign that helped reduce recurring support requests

  • B2C
  • web service
  • fintech / crypto
  • design QA
X-Order exchange screen

34 screens

Designed the customer journey, from loan application to repayment

  • B2C
  • fintech
  • mobile app
  • NDA
MBulak app

60+ screens

A sleep tracker with AI-powered analysis and sleep schedule recommendations

  • B2C
  • sleep health
  • mobile app
VOA sleep tracker screen

Analytics

Key content metrics in a single dashboard

  • B2C
  • analytics
  • web service
  • dashboard
Scope Analytics dashboard

Metrics and analysis

Other projects

RussianLab

Education
RussianLab learning platform website

LUMA

Online store
LUMA online store

WAY MARK

Product landing page
WAY MARK backpack landing page

Experience

2024–2026

Product UX/UI designer

X-Order

As the sole designer at a B2C crypto exchange, I led the redesign of key user journeys: I reworked 34 screens, simplified the exchange flow, improved the sections on security and trust, and supported implementation through design QA

2023–2024

UX/UI designer

MBulak

I designed a mobile fintech product and worked on the company’s website, with work spanning 60+ screens, the full user journey, loan application, repayment and support flows, a UI kit, an interactive prototype, developer handoff and release preparation

A little about me

Maria in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan

The mountains brought me to Kyrgyzstan

I’ve lived here for four years and go hiking whenever I can

A yurt in the mountains

I see the world through a designer’s eyes

I notice patterns and details around me and capture them in photographs

Maria by a window

I love learning and discovering new things

I study English and psychology, and would love to try dancing

Maria in an art gallery

I like getting to the heart of things

I enjoy finding connections and looking at familiar things from different angles

I’m the designer you’re looking for

If you’d like to discuss a role or a project, or just say hello, drop me a line

Get in touch

Get in touch

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