Elena Diepstraten

UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer

Utrecht, NL.

About

Results-driven UI/UX Designer and Front-End Developer with a specialization in user experience design and a strong foundation in both design principles and technical implementation. Eager to leverage proven expertise in user research, analytics, and front-end development to create intuitive, high-performing digital experiences and drive innovation in a dynamic work environment.

Work

Keuze.nl

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UX Designer + Front-End Developer

Utrecht, , Netherlands

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Summary

Led the full spectrum of UI/UX design and front-end development, translating user insights into functional, engaging web experiences and ensuring seamless collaboration between design and technical teams.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive user research, translating findings into actionable design goals and strategic roadmaps to enhance product usability.

Developed detailed site-maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes, effectively visualizing user flows and product architecture for stakeholder alignment.

Executed rigorous usability testing on prototypes, iterating designs based on user feedback to significantly improve user experience and interface effectiveness.

Implemented front-end designs, transforming UX concepts into high-fidelity web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Vue.js.

Integrated and maintained a robust design system within the codebase, ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency across all digital products.

Served as the primary liaison between the design and technical teams, streamlining communication and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely project delivery.

Yard Internet B.V.

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Afstudeerstagaire UX Designer

Utrecht, , Netherlands

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Summary

Independently conducted user research and translated findings into a new business model to enhance website functionality and user engagement.

Highlights

Independently designed and executed comprehensive user research studies, gathering critical data on user behaviors and needs to inform strategic decisions.

Analyzed research findings to develop and propose a new business model for the website, identifying key opportunities for improved user experience and revenue generation.

Acto Informatisering

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Stagiaire UX Designer + Werknemer UX Designer

Utrecht, , Netherlands

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Summary

Contributed to UX design initiatives during an internship, continuing post-stage to implement research and enhance the ERP system, marketing, and CMS.

Highlights

Successfully transitioned from intern to employee, continuing the implementation of research findings to improve user experience.

Contributed to the enhancement of the ERP system, optimizing usability and efficiency for internal users.

Managed marketing and Content Management System (CMS) operations, ensuring content consistency and effective communication strategies.

Education

LOI

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Course Front-end Development Grade:

Hogeschool Utrecht

Utrecht, , Netherlands
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Bachelor Communication and Multimedia Design Grade:

Languages

Dutch

Certificates

Participant Co-Design Studio

Unknown

Deelnemer Week van het Nachtkastje

Unknown

Deelnemer CMD Talentendag

Unknown

Skills

Design Tools

Adobe CC Suite, Figma, Blender, Video Production, Photography, Design Systems.

Content & Marketing

UX Writing, SEO, SEA, Content Writing.

Front-End Development

HTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript, PHP, Vue 2, Vue 3, Tailwind, CMS Implementation, Database Integration, Google Analytics, Amplitude Analytics.

User Experience (UX)

User Research, Site Mapping, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User-Centered Design, Design Iteration.