Karyna Karmanovich
product designer
currently based in the SF bay area

A product designer who helps teams create scalable, user-centered solutions

I design systems and workflows for complex products, focusing on making interfaces easier to use and teams more efficient.

My background in chemical engineering gives me a strong foundation for structuring workflows and collaborating closely with developers, and I enjoy working on products that require attention to detail and scalability.

Building design systems and workflows that scale

I help teams build interfaces that simplify complex tasks and reduce friction between design, product and engineering.

I enjoy creating scalable structures, such as design systems or workflows that support thousands of users, because they empower teams to work more efficiently and deliver better experiences.

My solutions are reliable in demanding situations and balance user needs with business goals, helping teams succeed no matter the domain.

My approach

Understand users first
I start by learning about the people who’ll use what I design
Design openly
I share early drafts, invite feedback, and refine fast
Make it useful
Good design should save time, remove friction, and make life easier

From engineering to design

( 1 )
Career change
Started in chemical engineering, then switched to design to solve problems visually
( 2 )
Competitive training
Selected for design programs at Belarus High-Tech Park and EPAM from a large applicant pool
( 3 )
Freelancing
Moved to the US and freelanced with startups to ship quickly and learn product culture
( 4 )
Enterprise scale
Built design systems at Lutron and fintech platforms at Chatham Financial

Outside of work

When I'm not designing, you'll find me hiking, traveling (17 countries and counting), dancing, shooting photos or experimenting with sourdough.

I'm just an email away

If you’d like to chat or collaborate, feel free to reach out :)