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I help ambitious people turn an idea into a thoughtful digital experience.

a design engineering partnership for founders and teams. i shape the product, build its frontend and bring the details to life with motion, with a clear scope and a fixed monthly fee.

Visual workflow editor with connected nodes

Cinema website and mobile ticketing screens

Good design goes
beyond the screen.

i connect product thinking, visual design and frontend development. from responsive interfaces to animations, i build the experience i design, with care for how it looks, feels and works.

01product design

Make complex feel simple.

I shape ideas into clear, considered experiences, from a first MVP to the next chapter of your product.

02branding

A presence with a purpose.

i design and build responsive websites, with clear storytelling, thoughtful interactions and animations that bring your brand to life.

03development

Carry the idea all the way.

I bring the details into a working experience, with development scoped to the needs of your project.

How it works.

A simple rhythm for moving your product forward. Share your goals, set your priorities with me, and see your ideas take shape.

Explore the plans

01
Choose your plan.
Pick the subscription that fits your needs. I get to know your product, your goals and what matters most right now.
02
Set the priorities.
Add your requests to a shared queue. I help you define the scope and focus on the work that will make the biggest difference.
03
Review. Refine. Repeat.
I share the work, gather your feedback and refine the details. Once a request is ready, I move on to the next priority.

design engineer.
a lighter commitment.

get a dedicated partner for product design, frontend development and motion. we agree on the scope and priorities, without recruiting or an annual employment commitment.

$70,120+

less over 12 active months

$130k+ / per year

full-time designer (illustrative annual hiring benchmark.)

full-time hire

$4.9k / month

hawl standard

$59,880 for 12 active months.

Standard

Consistent design, one priority at a time.

$4,990/ month

One active design request
Product design and branding
A shared request queue
Direct access to me
Pause or cancel anytime

Pro

Design and development, working together.

$8,490/ month

Design, frontend and motion
Scope agreed before starting
Priorities around your product
Direct access to me
Pause or cancel anytime

Project

A defined outcome with a clear scope.

Custom/ project

A focused brief and deliverables
Design or development
An agreed delivery schedule
A quote before starting
One dedicated project

what working with me feels like

clear priorities.
thoughtful work.

A dedicated partner for the work ahead. Here is what you can expect beyond the deliverables.

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01

direct access to me.

you work directly with the person designing and building your interface. i keep the context, explain my decisions and respond to your feedback.

02

priorities you can see.

Your requests live in a shared queue. I help you decide what comes next, so the work stays focused on your goals.

03

a scope before the work.

I clarify the brief, dependencies and expected outcome before starting. Bigger requests are broken into manageable pieces.

04

space for thoughtful feedback.

I share the work with context, so you can review the direction and give useful feedback before I refine the details.

05

communication that fits your day.

Updates and feedback can happen asynchronously. You can follow the work without turning every decision into a meeting.

06

design and code you can build on.

i organise design files and, when implementation is in scope, reusable frontend components, so your team can understand the work and carry it forward.

07

a partnership that can flex.

Keep the subscription while there is work to do. You can pause or cancel, and choose Pro when the agreed scope includes development.

TaoBot dashboard with market charts and subnet analytics

recent project

taobot.
bittensor’s #1 validator.

a platform to explore bittensor subnets, track market data and stake tao.

product designux / uidesign system

visit website

the challenge

make taobot’s dense market data and technical concepts clear, accessible and easy to explore in a fast-moving product.

my contribution

i designed taobot from day one, building the full product experience and design system from scratch, working closely with product and engineering as taobot grew into bittensor’s #1 validator by total stake.

real projects. real feedback

Thoughts from founders and teams who have worked with me.

Vadim is a great addition to any design team, product or otherwise. We worked together at Metafy at an early stage, which requires a lot of context switching and new design requests coming at all times and from all places (product, marketing, pitch decks, etc.). Vadim is great at listening and understanding the needs and putting out quality designs, fast. Seriously. Fast. He's exceptional at getting early design iterations done at a very rapid pace, then working with his cross-functional partners to wrap up the final tweaks to a polished final product. Also worth mentioning what a positive team member he is! He's just a delight to have on your team.

Vadim was a huge help to us while building TAO.BOT. He has a rare ability to take complex product requirements and turn them into interfaces that feel clear, polished, and easy to use. We worked with a lot of dense data, technical concepts, and fast-moving product ideas, and Vadim was able to understand them quickly and translate them into thoughtful design without slowing the team down. He works fast, communicates clearly, and is very comfortable iterating closely with product and engineering. Beyond the quality of his work, he consistently brought strong ideas to the table and helped push the overall product experience forward. I’d happily work with him again.

I had the pleasure of working with Vadim Marchenko on the Hapday project, where he contributed to the product design. Vadim's attention to detail and creative flair were immediately apparent, making him a valuable asset to the project. He excels in translating complex ideas into user-friendly, visually appealing designs that align perfectly with the project's goals. Not only does Vadim have an impressive technical skill set, but his ability to work collaboratively and share ideas enriched our creative process. His punctuality and professional demeanor made it a joy to collaborate with him. I highly recommend Vadim to anyone seeking a skilled and dedicated Product Designer. His contribution to Hapday significantly elevated the user experience, and I look forward to potential collaborations in the future.

is this
right for you?

for founders and teams who need a design engineer. from your first mvp to your next stage of growth, i can shape the interface and build the experience.

launch your mvp.

turn your idea into clear flows and a thoughtful first product, ready to put in front of real users.

grow your product.

improve existing journeys, design new features and keep the experience consistent as your product evolves.

refresh your website.

make your offer clearer with a responsive website i can design, build and animate around your goals.

simplify complexity.

bring clarity to dense data, dashboards and technical workflows so people can find what matters and act with confidence.

support your team.

add a design engineer to your team, connecting product design, frontend implementation and motion with shared priorities.

design. build. launch.

take the experience from an early concept to a working product, with design and implementation scoped together.

frequently asked questions

everything you need to know about working with me.

how does the subscription work?

choose standard or pro, then add your requests to a shared queue. we agree on priorities and scope, i work through the next request, and you review the progress. your subscription is billed monthly.

what is the difference between standard and pro?

standard focuses on product design and branding, with one active design request at a time. pro brings design and development together. we agree on the implementation scope before starting.

what can i ask you to work on?

product interfaces, websites, landing pages, branding and design systems, plus frontend development, responsive layouts and animations. implementation is scoped under pro or as a separate project. share your brief and i will help you choose the right approach.

how quickly will i receive the work?

timing depends on the size and complexity of the request. we agree on an expected delivery schedule before work begins. larger requests are broken into smaller milestones, so you can review progress along the way.

how do requests and revisions work?

you can keep upcoming requests in the shared queue. standard includes one active design request at a time. i share the work with context, collect your feedback and refine it before moving to the next priority. changes that expand the scope are discussed first.

do we need lots of meetings?

most updates and feedback can happen asynchronously in our shared workspace. you work directly with me, with clear priorities and regular progress updates. we can arrange a call when a conversation will help move the work forward.

can i pause or cancel my subscription?

yes. you can pause or cancel when you no longer need ongoing support. we will confirm the billing timing and handover details together, so you know what happens to any work in progress.

what if i only need one project?

the project plan is for a defined outcome with a clear scope. we agree on the deliverables, timeline and quote before starting. it is a good option when you need a specific website, product feature or brand project.