<aside> <img src="/icons/pretzel_orange.svg" alt="/icons/pretzel_orange.svg" width="40px" /> I'm Melika, a passionate product designer who finds inspiration in the vibrant colors of mood boards and the comforting aroma of coffee.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/stars_orange.svg" alt="/icons/stars_orange.svg" width="40px" /> Before I found my way to UX and product design, I was on a bit of a journey to figure out what truly fit my brain. I started in accounting, which I loved for the analyzing, but it was way too dry for me. So, I swung the other way into graphic design—fun, but definitely an overcorrection. Then I landed in UX and product design, and it all just clicked—the perfect mix of creativity and problem-solving I’d been looking for!
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<aside> <img src="/icons/glasses_orange.svg" alt="/icons/glasses_orange.svg" width="40px" /> Beyond aesthetics, I believe in the ethical responsibility of design. Great design has the power to uplift, inspire, and bring people together—a philosophy that guides every aspect of my practice.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/yin-yang_orange.svg" alt="/icons/yin-yang_orange.svg" width="40px" /> Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, I approach each project with fresh perspective, pushing boundaries to bring ideas to life.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/conversation_orange.svg" alt="/icons/conversation_orange.svg" width="40px" /> Whether you seek inspiration or collaboration, let's envision possibilities together.
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