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I am a multidisciplinary designer and researcher specialising in human-centred wayfinding, signage, and maps.

With over six years of experience, I’ve helped make transit systems and complex spaces, like Europe’s busiest metro and Tel Aviv’s biggest parks, easier to navigate and more legible for everyone.
I am experienced in and passionate about
Wayfinding Research, Strategy & Design
Signage Planning & Design
Information Planning
Placemaking & Branding
Map Design
Project Management
No-code Design Automation
UX/UI Design
Scalable and Maintainable Design
Major End Clients
Moscow Transport
Russia
Moscow Metro
Russia
Mosgortrans
Russia
Israel Railways
Israel
Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park
Israel
Ayalon Highways
Israel
City of Astana
Kazakhstan
Attitude Design Consulting
Singapore
FBIS 360
MA, United States

Metro Train Display Interface

On-board display interface design for the new generation of rolling stock with estimated time enroute and station platform maps. Collaborating closely with train and screen manufacturers, I conducted extensive research on passenger scenarios and feedback, crafting a visual language and designing UI and layouts. The resulting work received widespread positive feedback from passengers.
In-House at
Moscow Metro
Year
2021–2022
Scope
UX/UI, Project Management
Status
Implemented

Metro Train Onboard Screen

Onboard display interface design for the fleet of new generation trains with estimated time enroute and station platform maps. I collaborated closely with train and display manufacturers, conducted extensive research on UX and feedback, adapted visual language for digital use, and designed UI and layouts. The resulting work received widespread positive feedback from passengers.
In-House at
Moscow Metro
Years
2021–2022
Scope
UX/UI, Project Management
Status
Implemented
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Automated Signage for Stops

An innovative, automated signage product for tram and bus stops that eliminates manual design work. I led a team through conceptualisation, design, development, and implementation based on analytics and user surveys.
In-House at
Moscow Metro
Years
2020–2022
Scope
Strategising, Product Management, Design Team Lead
Status
Implemented
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Moscow City Wayfinding

Photo source: Moscow Deptrans
Wayfinding project for the 'Moscow City' district, aimed at transforming a vast skyscraper complex into a navigable and legible space. As part of a project team, I conducted research on the location and visitor scenarios, created information planning and designed signs for the complex.
Year
2021
Scope
Information Planning, Wayfinding Strategy, Signage Design
Status
Impemented
Photo source: Moscow Deptrans

Metro Wayfinding

Over the years, as a Metro employee I conducted comprehensive station inspections across Moscow and its metropolitan area, developed detailed wayfinding programs, information planning, meticulously designed and laid out clear and visually appealing print-ready signage for diverse environments within Moscow Metro and commuter rail networks, and managed teams. These efforts played an important role in the development and implementation of a new signage system aimed at delivering human-centred, evidence-based signage for the city and the largest metropolitan area in Europe with a population of around 21.5 million people.
In-House at
Moscow Transport, Moscow Metro
Years
2018–2022

Oranim College

Wayfinding signage for a college campus in Northern Israel. I developed a cohesive design language, sign typology, designed layouts and automated the process.
In cooperation with
All Set
Year
2022
Scope
Signage Design, No-code Design Automation
Status
Implemented
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Netanya Transit Map

A map of Netanya's new bus routes was designed in three days, receiving positive public reception. It is featured at all Netanya bus stops and on the operator's website. Project team included: Marianna Bernstein, Constantine Konovalov, Mariia Ivanenko, Aleksey Melnichenko, Danil Baev
Client
Ayalon Highways
Year
2022
Scope
Map Design
Status
Implemented

Yarkon and Begin Parks

Signage for two largest green lungs of Tel Aviv (Yarkon and Begin parks). I worked within the pre-existing brand guidelines, made enhancements to signage layout design and typography, designed layouts and automated the process.
In cooperation with
All Set
Year
2022
Scope
Signage Design, No-code Design Automation
Status
Implemented

Five Senses Park

Branding and wayfinding program for a Tel Aviv attraction park, focused on accessibility for people with special needs. Crafted a unique visual identity, comprehensive sign typology, and designed layouts.
In cooperation with
All Set
Year
2023
Scope
Placemaking, Wayfinding Strategy, Signage Design
Status
Implemented

Service Updates Concept

Collaborating with like-minded individuals, Mariia Ivanenko and Daniil Baev, our team published a post proposing a strategy to enhance the communication of service changes for Israel Railways.
Client
Self-initiative
Year
2022
Scope
Graphic Design, Information Planning
Status
Concept

Israel Railways Wayfinding Concept

As a personal initiative, I conducted research into Israel Railways' wayfinding experience and formulated a strategic vision proposal for its enhancement. This concept later became the basis for an extensive report commissioned by the railway management.
Client
Self-initiative
Year
2022
Scope
UX-research, Wayfdinding Stategy Concept
Status
Concept
Nikita Kurenev
Wayfinding Specialist
If you want to enquire regarding potential collaboration, or just chat, don’t hesitate to drop me a line
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