Niko Xydakis

Niko Xydakis

Product DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Niko Xydakis

Niko Xydakis

Product DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I'm a Product designer with over 6 years in the industry, a degree in computer science + advanced learning in digital user interface design, user experience design and user research methods. Known for clean designs, disruptive thinking & an entrepreneurial mindset, my work balances simplicity with familiarity. I’ve had the pleasure to work on a big variety of projects in various fields including financial services, crypto, hospitality and more. I love taking on challenges and solve complex problems in team-oriented environments. I’ve touched upon many design fields in the recent years that include product design, branding events, 3D design and more. I’ve had the pleasure to work on a big variety of projects in various fields including financial services, crypto, hospitality and more. I love taking on challenges and solve complex problems in team-oriented environments. I’ve touched upon many design fields in the recent years that include product design, branding events, 3D design and more. My passions include AR, VR, illustration, music and art.
Projects
  • Bringing Drawings to Life
    Bringing Drawings to LifeI love experimenting with new technologies and AR is a particularly fascinating one that we will see more of in the coming years. I've always wanted to put together an interactive art exhibition in my home island of Mykonos in which people can see famous landmarks come to life using their mobile devices. The artwork would be printed on large canvases and when viewed through a phone or tablet camera the artwork would start changing. Either by 'popping out' of the canvas, create the illusion of de
  • IG Experience
    IG ExperienceFollowing significant market events that triggered a surge in customer support queries, IG embarked on a comprehensive revamp of the customer experience. The primary objective was to empower clients to self-serve for common issues while introducing efficient new channels for those requiring further assistance from our Trading Services Helpdesk. This ongoing project involved continuous cross-departmental collaboration, engaging team members at all levels of seniority to ensure a cohesive and effe
  • Agricultural Coop of Mykonos
    Agricultural Coop of MykonosSupporting local businesses on my home island of Mykonos is a passion close to my heart, and this project was an exciting adventure! The Agriculture Coop of Mykonos, founded way back in 1938, had always worked out of a modest warehouse office. When they asked me to help craft their first-ever branding and webpage, I jumped at the chance. This project wasn’t just about creating a digital presence—it was about celebrating their rich history and helping them connect with a wider audience. Together,
  • Mode Website Redesign
    Mode Website RedesignWhen we integrated payments and introduced Bitcoin Cashback into the app, it became clear that we needed a compelling new webpage to elegantly showcase these innovative features. Not only did we want to inform our users effectively, but our marketing team also aimed to create a fresh and engaging experience for visitors to our website. This project was an opportunity to blend functionality with aesthetic appeal, ensuring that both existing users and potential customers could easily understand an
  • Business Card Generetor
    Business Card GeneretorEvery business eventually participates in events, where representatives need to distribute business cards. As the number of employees requiring cards grows, so do the risks of print errors, typos, and the tedious editing process. Recognizing the inefficiency of this task, I decided to tackle and streamline it, turning a cumbersome chore into a seamless operation.
  • Mode App Dashboard
    Mode App DashboardFollowing our app redesign, we received numerous inquiries from users reaching out to Customer Support for guidance on navigating the new dashboard. A common challenge users faced was locating the option to switch between their Bitcoin and GBP accounts, and understanding how to effectively use the payment features, including topping up funds. Addressing these user concerns became a priority to enhance overall user experience and alleviate pressure on our Customer Support team.
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Work history
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    Multidisciplinary DesignerNX Designs
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    During my time as a freelance designer/developer, I have completed several brand designs for clients from various fields such as hospitality, beauty and nonprofit. Key highlights include: - Successfully create branding guidelines and branding assets for small sized businesses. - Working with typography, colour phycology and iconography to present the client's values and personality. - Worked with a variety of media including print, digital and motion. - Worked with industry leading software to delivery high quality assets and picked up new technologies and software skills along the way. - Worked with clients, and client briefs and developed my negotiation skills to ensure that the business' best interests are being represented in a meaningful, eye-catching way. - Developed strong UX and UI skills that can be applied to a variety of platforms. - Worked on personal projects around AR, VR, app development and illustration.
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    Senior Product DesignerRisk Ledger
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    During my time at Risk Ledger I had the chance to work in a small but mighty agile product/engineering team as well as see how the rest of the business works and be part of client calls with CS. - End to end design flow from inception to production, including research, wireframes and high fidelity designs - Worked alongside engineers and the product manager to shape and deliver new features as well as improving existing ones - Defined metrics to measure success of the features that we were shipping as well as building simple dashboards for easier tracking - Represented the user experience voice in the decision making process at a stakeholder level - Facilitated various workshops both at early stages of development and at the end of a cycle to make sure everyone is happy with that we’re shipping
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Skills
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Design
  • Illustration
  • UX Design
  • Web Design
  • Developement
  • Digital Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • UI Design
  • 3D Design
Education
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    BSc ComputingThe University of Essex
     - Colchester, United Kingdom
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    Computer Systems Support, Applications and Networks Diploma1st Technical High School of Mykonos
     - Mikonos 846 00, Greece
Awards
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    Volunteering Project of the YearUniversity of Essex Students' Union
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    Extra Mile AwardUniversity of Essex Students' Union