UX Engineer
I am Aleksi Liukkonen, Product Designer with a strong background in UX/UI design and coding. After transitioning from design to development, I now combine my coding expertise with design.
About Me
With over 12 years of experience, my professional journey has evolved from crafting production-quality visual designs for web and mobile applications to becoming a developer.
I'm currently exploring ways to integrate AI into my workflow.
Front-End Engineering
I specialize in crafting responsive, user-friendly front-end solutions using technologies like HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, and React.js.
UI/UX Design
I focus on user experience, creating clean, modern designs that prioritize usability and aesthetics, ensuring a seamless and engaging interaction for all users.
Performance Optimization
I excel in enhancing the speed and efficiency of web applications, ensuring optimal performance through code optimization, minimizing load times, and improving user interactions.
Frameworks & Tools
Experience
Front-End Developer / Designer
Self-employed
2019 -
UX Engineer
DK&A
2017 - 2019
Visual Designer
Siili Solutions
2014 - 2017
Visual Designer
Avaus
2013 - 2014
Junior Designer
Avaus
2012 - 2013
Newest Projects
Vuokralomake
Vuokralomake is a modern web application designed to simplify the rental process for both landlords and tenants. It provides an efficient platform for creating rental listings and managing rental applications.
Technologies Used
- ▹Frontend: Next.js 14, React, TypeScript
- ▹Styling: Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI
- ▹Backend: Next.js API Routes
- ▹Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM
- ▹Authentication: Auth.js
BiohackHub
BiohackHub is a modern web application designed to empower biohackers by facilitating discussions and sharing of biohacking ideas within the community. Users can submit, view, and discuss various biohacking techniques across different categories.
Technologies Used
- ▹Frontend: Next.js 14, TypeScript, React Hook Form, Zod
- ▹Styling: Tailwind CSS
- ▹Backend: Next.js API Routes
- ▹Database: PostgreSQL (Neon serverless) with Drizzle
Projects
Crafting User-Centric Experiences: Huutokaupat.com
Huutokaupat.com is Finland's most intriguing marketplace, offering an extensive array of items for sale, including vehicles, work machinery, apartments, plots, tools, furniture, and much more. As part of a compact team, alongside another designer and a front-end developer, I played a key role in designing new features for the website. Additionally, we developed a comprehensive Design System, comprising over 100 components, to streamline and standardize our design process.
ClientMezzoforte Oy / Huutokaupat.comServicesVisual,
UX/UI Designer,
UI DeveloperIndustriesOnline marketplaceRevitalizing Suomi24: Enhancing User Experience in Finland's Vibrant Online Community
As a UX Designer at Suomi24, one of Finland's largest online community platforms, my role was focused on enhancing the user experience. This included redesigning the forum and chat interfaces to create more engaging and user-friendly interactions. Suomi24, with its array of forums, chat rooms, classified ads, and dating services, is an integral part of Finnish online culture. My work involved understanding the diverse needs of its active user base and improving navigation and readability, aiming to modernize the platform while preserving its community spirit and increasing user satisfaction and engagement.
ClientAllerServicesVisual,
UX/UI DesignerIndustriesSocial Media and Online Communities
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