Principal / LeadProduct Designer

"[Yooch] regularly demonstrates an exceptional ability to transform complex business processes into intuitive, engaging user experiences."

"He brings vast experience to his projects and executes them diligently, displaying a real understanding of the design lifecycle and how it fits within overall product development."

"has the perfect combination of expertise in UX, great understanding of digital technologies, as well as in-depth knowledge of the financial industry."

"It is rare to find a highly experienced creative talent like Yooch, who has the perfect combination of expertise in UX, great understanding of digital technologies, as well as in-depth knowledge of the financial industry."

"His professionalism, expertise and people skills would make him an excellent leader for any user-centric organisation."

"His contribution and Design expertise have been key in driving the Product forward."

"Yooch can be both a great team leader and player."

"A dedicated team player who consistently goes the extra mile to drive our development efforts forward."

"Everything he delivers is backed by his years of experience and solid professional expertise."

"He has a great ability to break down very complex requirements... and turning them into precise, detailed, and clear designs."

"Hired him for two companies already and I'll do it without the shadow of hesitation."

"An excellent UX designer with extremely high work ethics and professionalism."

"A passionate, committed and talented individual who has the respect of everyone."

"His commitment and quality of UX work was always of the highest standard."

"A professional, reliable, technical UX’er and an all-round good person to know."

"He's a rare find, a creative thinker with a remarkable combination of skills."

"One of the senior lynchpins of the team, and we wouldn't be the same without him."

"He actively promotes a user-focused approach to building software, with a great balance between creative design and technical feasibility."

"The system that Yooch was in charge of UX for was received very well, adoption experience for users was smooth, which I believe is due to a well thought through user experience."

"Yooch is a highly skilled and creative designer with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles."

"He’s definitely one of the key figures holding the team together."

"Yooch [is] creative and pragmatic in his approach towards UX for digital products."

"Yooch's depth of experience in UX design and understanding of users' real needs are phenomenal."

"Thanks for the good times and the times we were flying by the... :D  [You] have left a permanent impression on myself and I am sure the team and the product. Wish you the very best with your next step."

— Abhi D, Senior Design Manager

"Not completely sure how we will cope without you but I guess its a consolation that you get to help a new team with your unmatched design confidence... Thank you so much for everything this past year. I appreciate it more than you'll ever know."

— Christiana A, Product Owner

"It has been an education working with you. You are a veritable font, if not an absolute NIAGRA of knowledge - about design [and] trading... It's been really great working with you, and you sir are one of the reasons why I joined this place!"

— Karl S, Principal Designer / Senior Design Manager

"I know at some point our paths will cross again, but until then I just want to say thank you. The advice and suggestions you've given shows wealth of knowledge you have around finance and design, you will be sorely missed. "

— Atib C, Senior UX Designer

"[There] will be huge gap after you leave. I often used to bounce ideas at you to get feedback due to your un-biased feedback, thank you for that and continued pestering."

— Hasan K, Senior UX Designer

"[It's] been great working with you mate, shame it wasn't more often! Appreciate all your knowledge sharing and chats... One of the 'old guard' and you will be missed!"

— Prean P, Principal Researcher

"You've been an incredible colleague/friend. Thank you for... so much; your [design system], your critical thinking, your understanding, your support, your overall superheroness."

— Vipul B, User Researcher, Research Ops

"Thanks for all your superb work and contributions to [the design system] and all the design projects... You've always been a great help to solve problems and get things right!"

— Matt E, Lead UX Writer

"People asked [Yooch] about anything, and he could manage it all with impressive mastery."

— Luca B, Principal Designer / Senior Design Manager

"It's been great working with you, from [the design system] to Framework. You're a great designer and one we shall miss. Really gutted."

— John W, Principal Designer

"Keep utilising your highly considered approach to design - It's a great asset."

— Mike A, Principal Designer & Senior Design Manager

"Thanks for everything you've given to the team and best of luck in the new role!"

— Gavin E, Global Head of Product, Research & Content Design

"Au revoir - again. Am sure you'll be back. Again. And Again. :)"

— Helen J, Director, Product Design

"You're a legend, man!"

— Alex G, Senior Visual Designer

"Don't leave me here with them!!"

— Bharti D, Principal Designer

"... is more comprehensive and user-friendly"

"... is more flexible, covers more use-cases, has a lot more detail, and easy to drill down."

"I'm finding this application better than the systems we had to use previously."

"This application will be a game-changer."

"Thank you for your hard work on this. You're making our lives easier."