Nicole
Di Nardo
Evidence-based product design for complex interfaces
I help teams ship healthcare, enterprise, and SaaS products with research-led UX, scalable design systems, and production-ready UI — from discovery and IA through interactive prototypes and developer handoff. EU citizen, based in Croatia, open to remote roles across European timezones.
- 6Case studies with research, IA, and interactive prototypes
- Healthcare · Enterprise · B2B SaaSComplex domains where UX clarity drives adoption
- EU remoteFull-time & contract · CET · Dual EU citizenship
Case studies & concepts
Six projects showing end-to-end product thinking — from 0→1 concepts and design systems to shipped B2B SaaS and healthcare UX. Each case study includes research, decisions, and interactive prototypes where possible.
A Designer Who Thinks in Systems
I'm a UI/UX and Product Designer with 3 years of dedicated product practice and 10+ years in visual design. I specialise in healthcare, enterprise, and B2B SaaS — interfaces where incomplete screen states have real consequences. I map error paths, edge cases, and accessibility requirements from day one, not as an afterthought.
My approach is research-first and systems-driven: personas and jobs-to-be-done inform IA and flows; Figma component libraries and design tokens keep cross-functional teams aligned; interactive prototypes validate decisions before engineering invests. Based in Rijeka, Croatia — EU dual citizen (Brazil/Portugal), fluent in English, available remotely across CET.
Portuguese (Brazil) — Native
Italian — Conversational
(EU Dual Citizenship)
Services & Expertise
UX Research & Strategy
User interviews, competitive audits, journey mapping, jobs-to-be-done analysis, and information architecture to ground every product design decision in real evidence. UX strategy that aligns design thinking with business goals.
UI Design & Interaction Design
High-fidelity interfaces in Figma, interaction design, component libraries, design tokens, and scalable design systems that keep cross-functional teams aligned and shipping fast.
Prototyping & Accessibility
Interactive prototypes for user testing and A/B testing, WCAG 2.1 compliance audits, responsive design validation, and seamless developer handoff that bridges design and code.
My Design Process
Discover
Stakeholder management, user research, competitive analysis, jobs-to-be-done mapping, and data gathering to understand the problem space deeply.
Define
Synthesising insights into personas, user stories, user flows, information architecture, and a clear design strategy that aligns with business goals.
Design
Wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, component libraries, and responsive design system components — iterating with user feedback at every step in a mobile-first workflow.
Deliver
Developer handoff with precise Figma specs and design tokens, usability validation, A/B testing where applicable, accessibility audits, and ongoing design support post-launch.
Where I've Worked
Recent roles across healthcare SaaS, agency product design, and EU grant communications — with measurable outcomes in research, design systems, and shipped UI.
• Conducted user research with 8 participants using jobs-to-be-done framework, translating findings into user stories and problem statements that reshaped feature priorities • Improved design process efficiency by 25% through structured UX strategy and research-to-design workflow in Figma, tracking deliverables in Jira / Confluence • Delivered wireframes, prototypes, and responsive production UI across multiple agile sprints for web and mobile-first products • Ensured WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance across all shipped screens
• Led UX research including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing — translating findings into measurable design improvements • Built a scalable Figma component library and design system used across all digital products for 5+ client projects • Designed and developed the company website from scratch, reducing bounce rate by 30% • Ran iterative design cycles across web and mobile-first responsive projects within cross-functional agile teams
• Collaborated with 50+ clients on presentation design for European Commission grant applications, contributing to over €90M in secured funding • Designed responsive websites and led brand campaigns across print and digital • Managed stakeholder relationships across cross-functional teams spanning 5+ countries
Courses & Certifications
Certifications
- UX Design Professional CertificateGoogle — 7-Course SeriesFoundations of UX Design · Empathise, Define & Ideate · Wireframes & Low-Fidelity Prototypes · UX Research & Testing · High-Fidelity Designs & Prototypes in Figma · Dynamic UIs for Websites
- Introduction to HTML, CSS & JavaScriptIBM
Previous Certifications
- Graphic Design and EditorialAdobe ICS
- Fundamentals of Digital MarketingGoogle
Education
Let's Talk
Open to full-time UI/UX and Product Designer roles and contract engagements within the EU. Available remotely across CET. Happy to walk through case studies on a call.