Hi, I'm Nermin
Over the past ten years in product and digital design, my philosophy has remained simple: brilliant aesthetics only matter if the underlying logic holds up. I genuinely enjoy untangling messy user journeys and turning them into sleek, intuitive interfaces that drive real value. While some shy away from technical constraints, I find them highly motivating. When faced with tricky limitations, I leverage a deep understanding of front-end component logic to architect resourceful workarounds and make the absolute most of the tools available.
Bridging the gap between creative strategy and practical execution is central to my workflow. I do not just hand over a polished file; I design with the final build in mind. By understanding technical parameters and keeping communication crystal clear with development teams, I ensure a frictionless handover. Ultimately, it is about taking a project from a rough whiteboard sketch to a fully realised product without losing anything in translation.
Experience
Quantum Media
2016 - 2026 • Full-Time
UI Designer
Led the UI design across an extensive suite of products for a rapidly expanding UK affiliate network. By systematically refining the UI and UX of both legacy systems and newly launched platforms, I delivered intuitive digital experiences that boosted user engagement and maximised revenue. This strategic approach ensured all products remained fully scalable for ongoing global market expansion.
Role History: Graphic Designer → Senior Digital Designer → UI Designer
Nermin K
2019 - Present • Freelance
Product & Digital Designer
Providing end-to-end digital solutions for independent clients, with a strict focus on strategic UI/UX design and holistic brand identities. By partnering closely with stakeholders, I engineer cohesive visual systems and intuitive digital products that actively elevate market positioning and drive measurable success.
2016 • Freelance
Type Designer
What began as an independent custom typography project rapidly evolved after catching the attention of the Google Fonts team. Following a high-level collaboration to refine the typeface against precise global design standards, Google formally acquired the rights and published the final font across their international platform, where it has since accumulated over 880 million worldwide views.
Essential Business Magazine
2015 - 2016 • Freelance
Graphic Designer
Designed high-impact advertising campaigns across print and digital editions for a widely circulated weekly magazine. By translating precise client briefs, raw imagery, and copy into compelling layouts, I crafted polished visual narratives that consistently captured the core identity of each global brand.
Skill Set
Advanced:
Figma
UI / UX
A/B Testing
R & D
Photoshop
Design
Wix
UI / UX
Illustrator
Design
Dreamweaver
UI / UX
HTML
UI / UX
SEO
UI / UX
CSS
UI / UX
Atlassian
R & D
AI
R & D
InDesign
Design
Intermediate:
WordPress
UI / UX
Dimensions
3D
Google Analytics
R & D
Blender
3D
Google Suite
Admin
Bannerflow
Design
Miro
R & D
Media Encoder
Motion
FontForge
Typography
3D Modelling
3D
After Effects
Motion
Education
University of Westminster
2012 - 2015 • London
BA (Hons) Communication Design
Modules include: Authorship and Interaction, Design History & Culture, Design Processes, Design Research, Professional Practice, Visual Language / Communication & Typography.
Richmond upon Thames College
2010 - 2012 • London
BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design
Modules include: Visual Recording in Art & Design, Ideas / Concepts in Art & Design, Graphic Image Making & Typography.
Awards
Innovation of the Year
Awarded: 2018
Quantum Media
Awarded for leading the most significant overhaul of the company's mobile experience to date. By simplifying the core UI and completely restructuring asset delivery, I established a highly efficient framework that streamlined all future website builds.