Welcome, nice of you to drop by!
I'm Jan — a Helsinki-based Senior UX / Product Designer. I design digital products where complexity needs to become clarity. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked across healthcare, SaaS, FMCG, and consumer services — helping teams turn data, workflows, and ideas into intuitive and meaningful user experiences.
Scroll down to explore selected work and get a sense of how I approach design.
About me
I’m passionate about designing experiences that are not only visually refined, but genuinely useful — especially in complex, real-world contexts.
With extensive experience spanning from creating visually striking FMCG campaigns to developing gamified learning solutions, my work combines creativity with strategy.
My work sits at the intersection of user needs, business goals, and technical reality. I enjoy shaping ideas early, navigating ambiguity, and bringing structure to complex problems through research, interaction design, and iteration.
In recent years, I’ve focused on data-intensive and regulated environments within clinical research, where clarity, accessibility, and reliability are critical. Designing for these contexts has strengthened my ability to create solutions that reduce cognitive load, support decision-making, and build user trust.
At the same time, my background spans everything from fast-paced FMCG campaigns to gamified learning solutions — giving me a strong foundation in visual design, engagement, and storytelling.
I thrive in collaborative environments where design plays a central role in shaping meaningful, scalable solutions.
Core Strengths
I specialize in turning complex systems into intuitive, user-centered experiences.
- Interaction Design — Clear, efficient user flows for complex use cases
- Data & Dashboard UX — Making complex information understandable and actionable
- Design Systems — Scalable, consistent UI across products and platforms
- User Research & Testing — Insight-driven decision-making and validation
- Prototyping — Rapid iteration from concept to testable solutions
- Accessibility (WCAG) — Inclusive and compliant design in demanding environments
- Cross-functional Collaboration — Bridging product, design, and engineering
Approach
My process is grounded in understanding, iteration, and clarity:
- Understand the problem
User research, stakeholder alignment, and context mapping - Shape the solution
Concepts, flows, and interaction models - Validate early
Prototyping, testing, and iteration - Deliver with precision
High-quality UI, clear specifications, and collaboration with development
Selected Expertise
Interaction Design
Designing intuitive user flows for complex systems and diverse user groups. My work focuses on reducing friction, improving efficiency, and supporting real-world use.
Visual Design & Art Direction
Strong foundation in typography, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling. I create interfaces that are both aesthetically refined and functionally clear.
Prototyping & Concept Development
I use prototyping as a thinking tool — to explore ideas, align stakeholders, and validate solutions early.
User Research & Usability
Experienced in both qualitative and quantitative methods. I translate insights into concrete design decisions that improve usability and outcomes.
Frontend Understanding
With a background in frontend development, I design solutions that are realistic, scalable, and aligned with technical constraints.
Clinical Research & Regulated Environments
Extensive experience designing for clinical workflows, ensuring usability, accessibility, and compliance in high-stakes environments.
Experience Highlights
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- UX Designer
- Signant Health
- 10.2016–11.2024 8 years 1 month
Led UX design for global clinical research platforms, including the SmartSignals™ eCOA product family.
- Designed data-heavy dashboards and multi-device workflows
- Improved usability, efficiency, and accessibility (WCAG AAA)
- Worked end-to-end from research to implementation
- Contributed to design systems and scalable UI components
- Impact: improved efficiency and usability across clinical workflows
- Frontend Lead
- PAF — Play Among Friends
- 02.2016–09.2016 8 months
Led frontend and UI development for digital gaming platforms.
- Designed interfaces for both customer-facing and internal tools
- Improved usability and operational efficiency
- Strengthened collaboration between design and engineering
- UI/UX Designer, Frontend Developer
- Loyaltic
- 03.2011 — 01.2016 4 years 10 months
Designed and developed 200+ digital campaigns for global brands.
- Combined strong visual design with interactive UX
- Delivered award-winning campaigns
- Worked end-to-end from concept to implementation
- Assistant Director
- YLE, Tv-Nytt news desk
- 3.2007–2.2011 3 years 11 months
Assistant Director in live news production.
- Coordinated live broadcasts
- Ensured clarity, timing, and information flow under pressure
- Developed strong skills in visual hierarchy and communication
- System Manager
- moreTV
- 2006–2008
Worked on one of Europe’s early interactive TV platforms.
- Designed multi-service user experiences
- Integrated complex systems into unified interfaces
- Scaled to hundreds of thousands of users
- Webdeveloper & -master, Graphical Designer, Layout- & visual creator
- Freelance, self employed
- 2002–2015
Worked as designer and developer across multiple disciplines.
- Web design, frontend development, branding, illustration
- Designed 40+ book layouts and numerous visual identities
Let’s Connect
If you’re working on something complex and meaningful — and need clarity, structure, and strong UX thinking — I’d be happy to talk.
You’ll find my contact details below.
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