ABOUT ME
From finance to design — a creative journey that began in Estonia and evolved through travel.
A SHORT SUMMARY
I'm Kirke Ruuven, a passionate designer based in Estonia. I’m currently doing a UX/UI Design internship at Must Lammas (until June 2025) and building my portfolio along the way.
Before transitioning into design, I worked as a stock analyst, where I developed strong analytical thinking and a deep understanding of business.
I have created high-quality visuals for brands across different industries. My style leans toward bold and minimal, with a focus on premium, conversion-driven design.
While I enjoy graphic design, my true passion lies at the intersection of business and technology — creating digital products that are both beautiful and intuitive. There’s nothing more satisfying than finishing a project that’s not only visually strong, but also easy to use.
I also spent four years living and backpacking in Australia, which gave me a deep appreciation for adaptability, global culture, and independence — qualities that now shape how I work and create.
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES I USE
Design - Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, Wordpress/Elementor Pro and Canva
Dev - HTML and CSS
Communication - Slack and Discord
Planning - Notion
AI Tools like ChatGPT for ideation, content structuring, some coding
MY EDUCATION
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Currently studying UX/UI Design in Tartu Vocational College. In addition I have completed smaller courses like:
- Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design (Google Career Certificates)
- Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate (Google Career Certificates)
- Introduction to UX Design (CodeAcademy)
