Paulina is
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7 years of Design. T-shaped designer with research expertise. End to end ownership.

Paulina Trofimiec

I helped Staffbase to validate, pivot, and scale a high-risk analytics product

You will learn how I handle high-ambiguity work and turn weak market signals into a validated product. It demonstrates product thinking, stakeholder management, research skills and the ability to make complex data understandable and useful for the business.

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Staffbase Analytics Dashboard

I Built a Core Publishing Feature at Staffbase

You will learn how I turn a messy problem space into a simple, high-adoption product through strong discovery and prioritization. It demonstrates user-centered product thinking, facilitation and rapid validation.

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Staffbase Publishing Feature

I Sparked Organic Subscription Growth for Znak Journal

This case study shows how I helped a 70-year-old print magazine transition toward digital growth — increasing online subscriptions from near-zero to consistent monthly sales through UX strategy, data-driven design, and stakeholder alignment.

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Znak Journal Website
Paulina with books

Design philosophy

Collaboration & alignment

I believe in the power of collaboration. I actively run workshops, treat feedback as a gift, ask for help early, and enjoy co-designing with designers, PMs, and engineers to build better solutions together.

Clarity of purpose

I'm obsessed with "why" and user problems. I'm usually the one who asks – why are we building this, what problem are we trying to solve. Having clarity on those two keeps me focused and helps me deliver results faster.

Vision & innovation

I believe great outcomes come from thinking several steps ahead. I start with a clear vision and I'm not afraid to pitch bold, initially "unbelievable" ideas—an approach that has previously led to funded initiatives.