RedCircle

I’m back from a dreamy 2-week vacation in Morocco 🌊 And decided to start with a quick Q&A — thanks for all your questions in comments and DMs! 💛 Let’s go Where are you from? I was born and raised in Kazan, Russia. What’s your education? I have a degree in programming. Later on, while already working as a designer, I got a master’s degree in textile design. Why did you become a designer? While learning to code, I realized I was way more into how things looked than how they worked. Why this channel? I started it just for myself — years ago on a different platform (VK), when I worked in a web studio. I were always searching for good mockups and fonts. Even though I left the studio long ago, I kept collecting and sharing — just for fun. And here we are. How did you become a UX/UI designer? 13 years ago, there were no courses, no mentors. But there were books — books that taught the value of clarity, balance, contrast, grouping, and space. In the first year, I read a lot and practiced by copying great work to build up my skills. Then I joined a startup, where I learned everything through real projects — and much of that experience still helps me today. Was I scared? Yes, 100%. I already had a stable, well-paid job, and switching paths felt like a big risk. I kept thinking: “Can I really be a designer without an art degree?” Then my neighbor — a backend developer — told me that “You don’t need to be an artist to be a UX UI designer.” He also said that some of the designers he works with don’t have any education. That helped me stop overthinking and just start. If you’ve ever had the same doubts — forget them. You don’t need a perfect background. You need curiosity, consistency, and the courage to begin. Love you all. Happy Friday — and never settle. 💛