Katerina Bulkina

Katerina Bulkina

UI/UX Design Team Lead, UITOP

I’ve worked on over 50 B2B SaaS products, so I know how tough it can be to make software that’s both functional and easy to use. I’m all about creating designs that make life easier for your users and help your business grow. For me, it’s not just about making things look good. It’s about understanding your users. And I’m happy to share my experience with you in new articles!

All articles written by Katerina Bulkina

    From MVP to Scalable Product
    DesignProductStartup
    From MVP to Scalable Product: How Design Choices Shape Long-Term SaaS Growth

    Every SaaS product starts as an MVP. But an MVP is the starting point. The decisions you make at launch shape everything that follows. Architecture, UX, component logic - all of it compounds over time. Therefore, scalable SaaS product design begins on day one. The stakes are real. Most SaaS products that struggle to scale […]

    Apr 13, 2026
    9 min
    Custom Web App Development for SaaS
    DevelopmentProduct
    Custom Web App Development for SaaS: When and Why It Makes Business Sense

    A large number of SaaS products start off on a templated system, a no-code development system, or a boxed system. Such systems enable teams to launch their product quickly and test the market without having to incur high costs on development.  However, as the product evolves and becomes more complex, such systems often start to […]

    Mar 25, 2026
    14 min
    When Product Design Fails
    DesignProduct
    When Product Design Fails: Real Business Scenarios Where UX Hurts Growth

    Product growth doesn’t always slow down because of the market, pricing, or weak marketing. Sometimes everything looks fine on the surface: traffic is coming in, the product works, the UI looks “clean enough.” And yet growth stalls. Activation is low. Retention doesn’t improve. Sales cycles get longer. In many of these cases, the real issue […]

    Mar 03, 2026
    14 min
    How Product Design Decisions Affect Web App Development
    DesignDevelopmentProduct
    How Product Design Decisions Affect Web App Development Costs and Timelines

    There is a common belief that code, a chosen framework, or a tech stack is a decisive factor that influences every web app's on-time, within-budget launch. But what if we debunk that myth and tell you that design decisions in web development actually determine how long the process will take and how much it will […]

    Feb 14, 2026
    10 min
    Product Design as a Business Strategy
    DesignProduct
    Why Great UI Is Not Enough: Product Design as a Business Strategy

    Gorgeous displays can engage the audience and leave a lasting impression on the users. However, it is rarely the case that mere looks would lead to the business’s long-term success. Customers want more than just a pretty interface — they demand accessibility, simplicity, and real value. Even an attractive interface can disguise confusing navigation, poorly […]

    Feb 03, 2026
    10 min
    How to Design UX for AI Products
    DesignProduct
    How to Design UX for AI Products: Key Principles, Challenges, and Best Practices

    Imagine introducing a new AI-powered analysis feature to your fitness application. It predicts how many days it takes for a person to reach their goal based on current habits, planned workouts, and overall progress. The predictions are accurate, but you forgot to adjust your user experience (UX) design, and now the intelligent function is hidden […]

    Jan 16, 2026
    8 min