Designing Experiences. Illustrating Ideas. Building Tools for Mindful Living.

Hi, I'm Venera

UX designer, illustrator & creator of mindful tools

I’m a UX designer, illustrator, and creator of mindful tools. Here you’ll find my portfolio, personal projects, and stories at the intersection of design, creativity, and intentional living.

A picture of me - Venera Smilenova - with a star in the background

Ideas in Motion

Curious what I've been up to?

Here’s a peek at my latest design projects, illustrations, and thoughts from the blog.

MyndNotes
case study
My vision is to design MyndNotes to bridge the gap between structured organization and creative freedom.
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New blogpost
Collaboration between UX designers and developers is essential for delivering products that offer both great user experiences and strong technical functionality.
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Partnerships & Collaboration

Meaningful design. Playful ideas. Creative partnerships with purpose.

Here’s how we can work together:

  • UX & Product design
    From research and flows to mockups and design systems

  • Illustration & Visual storytelling
    Editorial, brand visuals, or custom artwork

  • Mindful productivity tools
    Co-creating tools, templates, or content around MyndNotes

Let’s connect and see what we can build.