Olena Kutkova🇮🇹

About Olena Kutkova

UX/ UI Designer at DGE

I'm Olena and my path in design I started with graphic and web design before UX/UI even felt like a real career path where I was — just me, freelance clients, and a lot of trial and error. Over the past 4+ years that turned into product design work across crypto platforms, hotel booking, trading terminals, and now a government digital platform in the UAE .

Right now I work as a UX/UI designer on that UAE gov platform, juggling multiple project streams at once — which taught me more about prioritization and honest communication than any course could. I lean heavily on research and AI-native workflows, not because it's trendy, but because guessing is expensive and slow.

I moved from Ukraine to Italy a few years ago and rebuilt my career from scratch in a new country. If you're a junior designer figuring out your first real projects, or a freelancer trying to juggle multiple clients without burning out — that's exactly where I can help. I've made the mistakes already so you don't have to make all of them yourself.

Expertise

Sessions with Olena Kutkova

• General Mentorship Session (30 min)

What mentees say

“Olena is more than a mentor; she's a true inspiration. She listened, she cared, and she gave me a clear map to move my design career forward. Talking with her felt like talking to someone who genuinely wants you to succeed. I'm so grateful for her time and guidance, and I can't wait for our next session.”