My name is Valeria Shur. I am a UX Designer & Information Architect, and aspiring Product Manager, currently working at Northwestern University’s Office of Global Marketing and Communications. And I love nature.

I am an end-to-end product designer with a knack for crafting seamless experiences across desktop and mobile web platforms. With background in industries such as higher education, e-commerce, and human resources, I bring a diverse perspective to every project. My passion lies in delivering solutions that not only captivate users but also drive tangible business outcomes, consistently achieving impactful results.

To further enrich my skill set and unlock new possibilities, I recently completed a rigorous 6-month Product Management Certificate program at Kellogg, Northwestern University. I'm excited to bring this fresh perspective and expertise to my future projects.

I moved to the U.S. back in 2014 to study in college. A mixed cultural background and international experience led me to become an empathetic and human-centered person, which appears very helpful in my career. It’s natural for me to always consider things like accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.

Before becoming an in-house UX designer, I had an opportunity to work for agencies, such as VSA Partners and IRIS Worldwide, where I learned to conduct user research, test ideas and take risks, iterate each project multiple times, and quickly switch between tasks while maintaining high-quality standards of each design.

When I'm not designing or researching, you can find me practicing yoga, swimming in Lake Michigan, hiking, running, shuffle dancing, playing beach volleyball, boxing, taking vocal lessons, reading, cooking, playing with my puppy, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Let’s create something amazing together!