Michael

Michael

Yarygin

Yarygin

Digital Product Designer

Digital Product Designer

A product designer based in Belgrade, Serbia, with 6+ years of experience. I’ve worked on b2c products like Browser and Maps. Now, I design for a b2b ride-hailing platform.

I prefer scalable solutions and clear processes, so I often take ownership of design systems and work closely with engineers. I enjoy focusing on the product’s core because users rely on it.

Expertise

Expertise

Product Design

UX/UI Design

Design Systems

Design Processes

Interviewing

Mentoring

Relevant

Relevant

Experience

Experience

Fleetroom

Lead Product Designer

2024–Present

Fleetroom is a b2b platform that helps taxi companies manage operations. It connects partners to ride requests, optimizes fleet performance, and provides tracking and efficiency tools. I work on finances and design processes within the team.

Yandex Maps

Senior Product Designer

2021–2024

The most popular mapping service in Russia, with approximately 11.5 million monthly users within the country and over 20 million worldwide.

I was hired to design a booking feature for the beauty sector. After its success, I was promoted to Senior Product Designer. As a Senior, I led the design across search and navigation. My achievements include: designing navigation for trucks, redesigning ad formats, which resulted in doubling of revenue, integrating Yandex Music into Navigator mode & developing an experimental day/night overlay feature.

Yandex Browser

Product Designer

2019–2021

Free and secure web browser, available for web and mobile devices. The 2nd market share after Google Chrome in the Eastern-European (19%) and 7th in Europe (~1%).

Joined the Browser team after my internship. Focused on making navigation, tabs, and downloads easier for users. Created a new and patented feature where users could see reviews for websites directly in the browser, no need to search elsewhere. Also redesigned the tabs section and added a dedicated downloads area, making things more user-friendly.

Smartseeds

UX/UI Designer

2018–2019

A transformative b2b platform in the grain transportation sector, an "Uber-for-X" service also offering electronic queues management for terminals.

As my first design role, I designed intuitive and user-centric experiences, partnering with the product owner on design iterations, collaborating with engineers to guarantee a seamless cross-platform experience, additionally conceptualizing the Forwarder app specifically for freight surveyors' needs.

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Credentials

Credentials

Interaction Design Foundation

Interaction Design Foundation

How to Create Engaging User Experiences

How to Create Engaging User Experiences

How to Create Engaging User Experiences

2024

Gamification skills let me create user experiences that are fun and drive business goals. I can also measure their impact and ensure they're ethical and legal.

Gamification skills let me create user experiences that are fun and drive business goals. I can also measure their impact and ensure they're ethical and legal.

Google

Google

Google UX Design

Google UX Design

Google UX Design

2023

Completed seven courses that include hands-on, practice-based assessments and are designed to prepare for roles in UX design.

Completed seven courses that include hands-on, practice-based assessments and are designed to prepare for roles in UX design.

Moscow University of Finance and Law

Moscow University of Finance and Law

Moscow University of Finance and Law

Bachelor's degree, Economics

2016

My love of design started there. I learned through presentations, public speaking and exploring design principles, eventually becoming a self-taught designer.

My love of design started there. I learned through presentations, public speaking and exploring design principles, eventually becoming a self-taught designer.

Reviews

Reviews

Head of Brand and Product Marketing at Yandex

Olga Elizarova

"I had the pleasure of working with Michael on several projects for Yango Maps. He is an outstanding product designer who consistently demonstrates a thorough approach to scenario planning. Michael excels at considering how the presence or absence of specific features impacts the overall user experience. I also appreciate that he always offers multiple solutions to any given challenge. What sets Michael apart is his exceptional visual literacy and attention to detail. His ability to think through a scenario from start to finish, coupled with his user-centric approach, makes him an invaluable asset to any product team."

Head of Brand and Product Marketing at Yandex

Olga Elizarova

"I had the pleasure of working with Michael on several projects for Yango Maps. He is an outstanding product designer who consistently demonstrates a thorough approach to scenario planning. Michael excels at considering how the presence or absence of specific features impacts the overall user experience. I also appreciate that he always offers multiple solutions to any given challenge. What sets Michael apart is his exceptional visual literacy and attention to detail. His ability to think through a scenario from start to finish, coupled with his user-centric approach, makes him an invaluable asset to any product team."

Head of Brand and Product Marketing at Yandex

Olga Elizarova

"I had the pleasure of working with Michael on several projects for Yango Maps. He is an outstanding product designer who consistently demonstrates a thorough approach to scenario planning. Michael excels at considering how the presence or absence of specific features impacts the overall user experience. I also appreciate that he always offers multiple solutions to any given challenge. What sets Michael apart is his exceptional visual literacy and attention to detail. His ability to think through a scenario from start to finish, coupled with his user-centric approach, makes him an invaluable asset to any product team."

Head of Product Development at Zed Mobility

Curtis D Moran

"I have had the pleasure of working with several great designers throughout my career, and Michael stands among the best. Not only is he a naturally talented designer, but he is also quick to grasp both short-term and long-term objectives. His ability to develop creative options efficiently, combined with a deep understanding of design systems and how complementary products work together, sets him apart. For these reasons, I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a designer who excels in both creativity and strategic thinking."

Head of Product Development at Zed Mobility

Curtis D Moran

"I have had the pleasure of working with several great designers throughout my career, and Michael stands among the best. Not only is he a naturally talented designer, but he is also quick to grasp both short-term and long-term objectives. His ability to develop creative options efficiently, combined with a deep understanding of design systems and how complementary products work together, sets him apart. For these reasons, I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a designer who excels in both creativity and strategic thinking."

Head of Product Development at Zed Mobility

Curtis D Moran

"I have had the pleasure of working with several great designers throughout my career, and Michael stands among the best. Not only is he a naturally talented designer, but he is also quick to grasp both short-term and long-term objectives. His ability to develop creative options efficiently, combined with a deep understanding of design systems and how complementary products work together, sets him apart. For these reasons, I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a designer who excels in both creativity and strategic thinking."

UX Researcher at Semrush

Olga Sonina

"I worked with Michael during my time at Yandex. Throughout our collaboration, he showed a strong dedication to his projects and had a clear understanding of the business goals. One of Michael's greatest strengths is his ability to advocate for user feedback, ensuring that the end-users' needs and preferences are taken into account when designing new products, as well as stakeholders' requests. To reiterate, I highly recommend Michael as a talented product designer. He is a committed professional who is a pleasure to work with and will be a valuable asset to any team."

UX Researcher at Semrush

Olga Sonina

"I worked with Michael during my time at Yandex. Throughout our collaboration, he showed a strong dedication to his projects and had a clear understanding of the business goals. One of Michael's greatest strengths is his ability to advocate for user feedback, ensuring that the end-users' needs and preferences are taken into account when designing new products, as well as stakeholders' requests. To reiterate, I highly recommend Michael as a talented product designer. He is a committed professional who is a pleasure to work with and will be a valuable asset to any team."

UX Researcher at Semrush

Olga Sonina

"I worked with Michael during my time at Yandex. Throughout our collaboration, he showed a strong dedication to his projects and had a clear understanding of the business goals. One of Michael's greatest strengths is his ability to advocate for user feedback, ensuring that the end-users' needs and preferences are taken into account when designing new products, as well as stakeholders' requests. To reiterate, I highly recommend Michael as a talented product designer. He is a committed professional who is a pleasure to work with and will be a valuable asset to any team."