MINNALEENA JAAKKOLA
Sustainable UX / UI Designer
Hi there!
If you're looking for a hardworking, multidisciplinary creative, you've come to the right place!
I am a designer, UX professional and a sustainability enthusiast. My speciality is Green ICT and the different ways designers can enable sustainable digital service development. I also have experience in evaluating accessibility and the societal aspects that affect the design process.
In the future, I want to be a part of developing public infrastructure that benefits everyone and helps us protect those most vulnerable, especially in digitalising healthcare and social services.
See something you'd need for your project or company? Email me at minnajaa@gmail.com or connect on LinkedIn !
— INTERSECTIONAL, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH —
NOTABLE SKILLS
FIGMA and ADOBE CC
Expert user in creating e.g. website layouts, user flows, mood boards, wireframes, interactive prototypes and much more.
BASICS OF CODING
Understands the basics of coding in Python, C++, SQL, HTML, CSS and is capable of writing simple programs with e.g. PyCharm and Visual Studio Code. Some experience using Git and Wordpress. This enables smoother cooperation with developers.
CREATIVITY & DESIGN
Knowledgeable in systems oriented design thinking & collaborative, creative problem solving. Experience in designing endings.
USABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY
Experience in user needs based design as well as different usability research methods (e.g. interviews, workshops) and heuristic evaluation. Expert in intersectional approach to design, creating inclusive, sustainable and accessible digital experiences for all users. Knowledgeable in human-centered approach to developing AI solutions.
GREEN ICT, CIRCULARITY & SUSTAINABILITY
Knowledgeable in evaluating and optimising the sustainability of a digital service, especially visuals, navigation & usability. Skilled in concretising corporate level sustainability strategy into design team workflows and actionable goals. Experience in presenting sustainability concepts in an approachable way to different stakeholders.
OTHER SKILLS:
Utilising data, communications, MS Office, agile methods, teamwork, customer service
~3
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN UX/UI, DESIGN & COMMUNICATION
30+
DIFFERENT
PROJECTS
& EVENTS ORGANISED
500+
HOURS OF
INDEPENDENT
LEARNING
100%
EAGER TO LEARN MORE
Versatile experience
Here are some organisations I've had the pleasure to work with!
- As a UX designer in various projects with companies in tech such as Netum, Valmet and Demola.
- In research related projects for accessibility library Celia and digital sustainability research platform DigiSus.
- As design assistant for product design brands such as Poola Kataryna, Seppälä and Höö Baby Clothing.
- As media content creator as an independent freelancer brand ambassador and Yle Networks.
REFERENCES
"Minnaleena was meticulous and efficient in her assignments. She took initiative and was always punctual. Minnaleena possesses a clear talent for visual design. She is also a very adaptive and cheerful person."
Paula Kasurinen
Founder, designer
Poola Kataryna
"Minnaleena performed her assignments creatively, precisely and took initiative. She showed excellent ability to handle pressure and was able to adapt & react professionally to challenging situations."
Riikka Flink
Founder, designer
Höö Baby Clothing
"Minnaleena has excellent abilities in using different illustrative and editing softwares. She took part in design iteration processes and gave very insightful, constructive feedback. She works very well in teams."
Mari Hartig
HR Director
Seppälä
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
Päijät-Häme Cultural Fund,
Luhta foundation 2000 € scholarship for
BA thesis project PARERE, 2016
Brand collaborations with respected brands e.g Weecos, Gaston Luga and Sudio.
Featured in different medias e.g. Trendi Magazine, YLE, Iltalehti and several podcasts.
Yle Puoli 7 televised design competition,
Hosts Ella Kanninen & Mikko Kekäläinen
2nd place, 2014