KALINA PANOVA
UX and.......
Welcome to my “ Cabinet of Curiosities” of works. I believe in looking at UX Design as a methodology that can be applied to every problem. I love systems, interactions, working with physical materials, behavior observation and analysis which is why I make what I make and what led me down this career path. My work encompasses various topics because I wanted to use the knowledge I had of recording human behavior and experience to tell bigger stories regarding the human condition. By combining human centric design with art, theory and technology to create immersive experiences like working with artificial intelligence, creative computing and robotics while combining it with classical artistic elements like sculpture or sewing to transform user research into a meaningful experience.
My projects:
Instruction
DESIGN
FABRIC MENDING
APP PROTOTYPE
APP DESIGN
Communityyoung / student parents
PRODUCT DESIGN + app
Human AMBIENT
connection
ECOSYSTEMS
A UX-driven system that modernizes mending through a custom patch-making app and printed instructions, it empowers users, regardless of sewing experience, to repair garments confidently.
Hera is a parenting community app designed to support young parents through every stage of early parenthood. It offers easy access to childcare options, financial assistance, and mental health resources - fostering connection, reducing stress, and making parenting more manageable and less isolating.
Wavelength is a desk-to-desk device that strengthens long-distance friendships through music. It translates emotional responses into subtle tactile signals, creating a quiet, ambient channel for shared presence and emotional connection.
Information experience design
LIVE SYSTEM INSTALLATION
REACTIVE AI + SOFT ROBOTICS
UI Components
USER FLOWS
Responsive Layouts
VR EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Sustainability of AI
The future of the Metaverse
An experience design installation developed for my RCA Information Experience Design degree show, exploring the cyclical relationship between our physical bodies and their digital representations. The work invites reflection on how we perceive, construct, and are influenced.
As a UX designer, I created web design concepts, wireframes, IAs, UI style systems, and custom widgets. My work focused on responsive design and e-commerce user flows, ensuring seamless and intuitive experiences.
Developed in collaboration with RCA and Meta Reality Labs, this immersive VR/AI installation explores a surreal, malfunctioning metaverse trying to decode human wants and values. Exhibited in Seoul, Dutch Design Week, and London, the experience critiques the commodification and automation of human desire—inviting users to reflect on the gap between what we want, what we think we want, and what machines think we want.
As part of my specialization at RCA, I explored the emotional and communicative potential of touch through projects using silicone textures, haptic feedback, and touch sensors. My work investigates how tactile experiences can enhance digital interactions and deepen human connection beyond the visual.
Relay is a secondhand resale app designed to connect buyers, sellers, and local repair experts. It streamlines the process of selling used clothes, offers access to skilled craftspeople for repairs or alterations, and promotes sustainability.
I translated desktop websites into fully responsive design, adapting layouts, navigation, UI components and content to work seamlessly across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Kalina Panova
I'm a User Experience Designer and researcher with a background in creative technology, spatial storytelling and interaction design.
I hold an MA in Information Experience Design from the Royal College of Art, a BA in User Experience Design from UAL and I've worked across design studios, galleries, and academic research teams.
Combining a user-focused mindset with emerging technologies, I strive to create thoughtful, accessible solutions that support both user needs and project goals. My approach is shaped by curiosity, storytelling, and systems thinking always aiming to balance clarity with impact.
Let’s Connect
I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, or just a friendly chat. Whether you have a project in mind or simply want to say hello, feel free to reach out via email or through the form below. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!
kalinapanova21@gmail.com
+359895271594
E26PF London
