About

UX Designer based (virtually) out of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Over my 15 years of running a small business as a classically-trained artist, I’ve developed a creative spirit and a sharp eye. I’ve also gained a lot of knowledge in self-development, sales, marketing, business skills, and communication. I am happiest when I can use my creativity to solve problems. My studies have allowed me to learn from some of the world’s most talented artists and spiritual practitioners, which I deeply appreciate. Whether I’m using a paintbrush or a laptop, my goal is to bring humanity, empathy, and purpose into my work.

HIRE YURIK FOR:

HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN THINKING

At the core of why I love UX design, is my love of people. I have a deep respect for people’s time, and desire to greatly improve their experience. IDEO Trained, I like developing solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process.

WIRE-FRAMING AND STORYBOARDING

I have strong drawing skills to help communicate ideas and visualizing an app, product, or customer journey. It allows me to show them and not just tell them

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION

As an artist for many years, I have a high level of traditional art skills, illustration, and graphic design using applications such as Photoshop and InDesign.

UX RESEARCH AND USER TESTING

I love researching, interviewing, and testing to understand a person’s world. It allows me to create an experience that is enjoyable so they love using the product. It is a very important component of a winning business strategy.

PROTOTYPING

I am proficient in Figma and other prototyping software. Prototypes bring ideas to life and transform a creative vision into a reality to align the customers’ needs with the goals of an organization.

LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS SKILLS

Over a decade as a self-employed business owner gives me a wide array of relivant skills including but not limited to: Interpersonal Skills, Leading, Managing, Presenting, Marketing, Branding, Positioning, Sales, Social Media, and Video.