About me
Hi, I’m Anamarija! A UX/UI Designer with a mind for strategy and a heart for creativity. I thrive on crafting seamless digital experiences that blend aesthetics, functionality, and user psychology.
Why UX?
For 8 years, I’ve been doing digital illustration. With a Bacc. Ing. Techn. Inf. and a background in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, and Python, I bridge the gap between aesthetics and logic, crafting interfaces that aren’t just visually appealing but intuitively structured.
My Approach to Design
Psychology-Driven Interfaces – Every element in my designs serves a purpose beyond aesthetics. I analyze user behavior, interaction patterns, and cognitive biases to create experiences that feel natural, intuitive, and rewarding.
Storytelling Through UI – A great design doesn’t just function—it guides users, evokes emotion, and tells a story. Whether it’s through dynamic motion, micro-interactions, or strategic layout choices, I craft experiences that feel immersive.
Gamification & Engagement Science – I love incorporating game-like reward systems, motivation loops, and interactive elements to make interfaces engaging, sticky, and enjoyable. UX isn’t just about usability—it’s about making people want to return.
History
My first deep dive into UI/UX happened during an Android development internship, where I found myself more fascinated by the science behind user interfaces than the code running them. I fell in love with the why and how of visual design—the psychology of interaction, the seamless flow of navigation, and the emotional responses triggered by a well-placed button or an elegantly structured layout. That’s when I knew UX/UI was my path.
Blending Art & Engineering
My background in illustration and software development gives me an edge in bridging visual creativity with logical structure.
What Inspires Me?
The Grand Masters of History in a Digital Age – My love for history, especially the Baroque and Rococo eras, influences my design approach. The meticulous ornamentation, balance, and dramatic storytelling of those artistic movements translate into how I compose modern digital experiences. I believe UX should feel like a masterpiece—intricate, intentional, and immersive.
The Intersection of AI & Design – I’m fascinated by how machine learning and predictive algorithms can enhance personalized UI experiences, making them adaptive and intelligent. The idea of a system that learns and evolves alongside the user is what drives me to push UX beyond static interfaces.
Fun Facts About Me
I’ve been drawing digitally for 8 years and take art commissions in my free time.
I’m obsessed with historical art and architecture, especially the extravagance of Baroque and Rococo aesthetics.
I document everything. I don’t just take notes—I create a digital archive of my thoughts, sketches, design iterations, and random ideas at 3 AM. If you ever need to know what I was working on two years ago at exactly 2:37 PM, there’s probably a neatly labeled file (with version history).
