curriculum vitae
HEY!
welcome on my little CV page! :)
HERE'S A BIT MORE DETAILED INSIGHT INTO
WHO I AM, WHAT AM I GOOD AT, WHAT I LIKE,
& ALSO MY EDUCATION AND MY EXPERIANCES.
DOMINIKA STRUMINSKA
0425 428 148
struminska.dominika@gmail.com
Glebe NSW
about me
and my creative journey so far!
I am a Bachelor of Architecture graduate and currently pursuing a Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts at the University of Sydney. I’m now ready to take the next step and begin my professional career in the design field.
As a creative person, I’ve always found the design industry appealing, and studying architecture helped me gain a deeper understanding of the field. It deepened my understanding of design thinking, helped me organise my knowledge, and allowed me to both refine existing skills and gain new ones. Through consistent hard work, I graduated with upper second-class honours and strong academic results—while also developing a deep passion for socially responsive, user-centred, and sustainable design.
Studying architecture helped me discover which aspects of design I enjoy most and excel at. Soon after graduating, I began exploring my place in the broader design industry. Guided by my belief that great design is rooted in society, research, collaboration, and innovation, I enrolled in the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts at the University of Sydney to expand my practice into new territory.
I have now completed two out of four semesters, where I’ve not only learned how to design engaging and thoughtful experiences but also gained exposure to a wide range of design principles, methodologies, and tools. Collaborative projects have helped me grow into a more confident and well-rounded designer.
Over the years, I’ve worked on a number of academic and personal projects across different areas of design—ranging from architectural design, UX/UI, graphic design, and brand strategy to crafts. I now feel fully prepared to step into the professional world. I believe my multidisciplinary background and broad experience will make me a valuable asset to any creative team.
Outside of design, I’m passionate about the outdoors and strongly believe that movement is essential to my well-being. I’ve been training rock climbing regularly for nearly four years, which has taught me focus, resilience, and balance—qualities that also influence my work.
I’m a driven, curious, and open-minded individual with a strong passion for design. I care deeply about the world and the people around me, and I’m always eager to take on new challenges. I’m ready to share my vision, contribute my ideas, and create meaningful products with people and for people.
details of my
education
my journey to discovering what I'm good at and what I like and wish to do!
2020 - 2023 | BA (hons) Architecture
Manchester School of Architecture
an upper second class honours degree with a following grade averages;
70.75%
72.25%
68%
in Studio
in Technologies and
in Humanities
2018 - 2020 | IB Diplomma Programme
International Baccalaureate World School No. 000971
higher level English - 6, Mathematics - 6 and Physics - 7; and an overall result of 38 (out of 45) points.
2024 - currently | MA Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (Illumination Design)
University of Sydney
with the following results from the units completed to date;
85%
73%
73%
91%
Digital Audiences and Creators
Photometry and Colorimetry
Light and Vision Experience Design Laboratory |
HD
CR
CR
HD
93%
83%
88%
89%
Creative Coding
Interface Design
Design Thinking
Digital Effects for Film and Video
HD
DI
HD
HD
some of my
skills
that I believe make me a good designer!
Great creativity and a strong desire to produce original, stimulating, and refreshing work—driven by a deep passion for design and a willingness to surprise and excel.
Positive attitude and eagerness to tackle design challenges, supported by strong critical thinking skills and experience across diverse and in-depth areas of design.
Open-mindedness, a friendly attitude towards people, lively energy, and strong communication skills.
Eagerness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A supportive and observant team player, yet always ready to step into leadership roles and take initiative—bringing design ideas to life through successful collaboration and the fusion of ideas and experiences.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Enthusiasm for learning new tools, software, and techniques, while staying up to date with trends and developments in the design world.
Quick to adapt to new software and techniques, thanks to years of creative experience and a solid educational background.
Precision in work and strong attention to detail, driven by a commitment to delivering flawless experiences and effectively communicating creative ideas and aesthetics.
Confidence in my work and creative skills, along with a willingness to share and discuss ideas—while also staying open to listening, collaborating, improving, and learning from other designers and their experiences.
software skills
programmes and tools I use on day to day basis to make my ideas come to life
Presentation & Graphic Design
UX/UI
Video Editing & Motion Graphics
2D Drafting
3D Modelling & Rendering
other
Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator / Adobe Indesign
Figma / Framer / HTML & CSS
Adobe Premiere Pro / Adobe After Effects
AutoDesk AutoCAD
SketchUp / Enscape / Spline
Microsoft Office
Studying Architecture gave me a solid background in model-making and rendering software, which I now use in product design and to create 3D elements for my digital projects. I’ve also been using Adobe tools for over five years as part of my creative journey. I believe these skills give me a versatile toolkit and allow me to freely and effectively bring my ideas to life—designing new products and experiences.
other skills
that I find really useful as a creative!
photography
video making
model making
woodworking
sewing
design thinking
hand sketching & drawing
user research
wireframing
prototyping
design skills
that I've learned through my experiences so far!
background & user research, brief development
Working on various projects throughout my creative journey has given me valuable experience in analysing diverse environments, understanding users and competitors, and identifying problem spaces and key factors. Through detailed research and analysis, I’m able to recognise potential weaknesses and threats, as well as opportunities and creative drivers for the product being designed.
conceptual and initial design development
As a highly creative and experimental person, I skillfully develop and communicate ideas using both strong hand-drawing skills and digital tools during the early stages of the design process. I always iterate different options and explore my designs from multiple angles to uncover less obvious solutions. I'm confident using conceptual methods such as design thinking, design fiction, research, and wireframing—and I’m always eager to create my own approaches or learn new ones.
prototyping & user testing
A broad range of manual skills and familiarity with various creative software allow me to successfully produce both low- and high-fidelity prototypes that are interactive and communicate core ideas and functionalities of the deigns. My collaborative mindset and easy-going nature help me engage effectively with users and testers—enabling meaningful feedback, discussion, and iteration based on their needs.
strong hand-drawing and illustrating skills
Driven by a passion for graphic design, I always strive for originality and uniqueness in the visual output of my work. I aim to convey ideas through clear and stylistic diagrams and illustrations, maintaining both high quality and clarity. Proficiency in tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator, combined with confident hand-drawing skills, allow me to create compelling visual content both during the design process and in final deliverables.
eagerness and ability to work in a team
Having good communication skills as well as positive attitude to people and believing that the greatest ideas are produced together I am keen to work in a team with other creative individuals. Having more than two years of experience working at FOH jobs I am used to sharing tasks, solving problems and working towards one goal with my team.
languages
POLISH
ENGLISH
native
professional
GERMAN
SPANISH
basic / advanced
begginer
