Andrey Lipkovskiy

Mockin - Job interview simulator for UX/UI & product designers

Professional real-time AI interviews, personalized feedback & resume matching to land the job you actually want. Train with 200+ real questions based on the STAR method and practice in 7 languages. Built for designers by designers.

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Egor Krasnoperov

Hey community!

This is our second Mockin launch on Product Hunt, and here's what we've managed to build over the past 7 months:

1. We've improved our Screening Interview. Now you can practice based on your professional level: junior, middle, senior, or lead.

2. We added Assessment Interview, which evaluates your current level and suggests what roles you might be ready for.

3. We introduced the One Question Interview. This unique question bank contains 200+ questions that MAANG companies actually ask during screening interviews. We've organized these by categories: Experience, Motivation, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Design Thinking & Research, Feedback & Conflict Solving, and Leadership.

But that's not all

4. We added Resume Checker, which analyzes your resume and suggests improvements while making it ATS-friendly.


5. We built Resume Matcher, which personalizes your resume for specific job postings.


6. We completely redesigned the interview experience with our AI-HR - now it's even more calming and focused.

Oh, and I almost forgot. Over 1,300 designers have already prepared for interviews using Mockin.


That's it, no more words.

Try it out, get prepared, and land your dream job.

๐Ÿ™Œ

Vikram Kushwaha

@egor_krasnoperov Iโ€™m really impressed with the new features, especially the One Question Interview and Resume Checker. Mockin is definitely a game-changer for job seekers, helping to make interview prep so much easier and more effective.

Egor Krasnoperov

@vikram_kushwaha1 Thank you! I wanted to partly solve my own pain as a hiring manager who interviewed many great designers, but who weren't prepared for interviews and missed the chance to join my team.

Islam Midov

@egor_krasnoperov congrats with the launch man. Product looks polished!

Egor Krasnoperov

@islam_midov1 thank you so much, Islam! We tried to make the product as useful and convenient as possible!

Sean Howell

@egor_krasnoperov i was prepared to be underwhelmed but definitely exceeded my expectations

JaredL
Launching soon!

The improvements in Mockin sound fantastic! ๐ŸŽ‰ I'm particularly intrigued by the One Question Interview feature with its 200+ MAANG questions. How frequently do you update the question bank to ensure it stays relevant to current industry trends? ๐Ÿค”

Andrey Lipkovskiy

@jaredl hi and thank you for the comment! We constantly keep our questions up to date. Our goal is to ensure not only that they reflect the latest industry requirements, but also that the interview process is seamless โ€” with questions asked in a logical sequence and taking previous answers into account

Egor Krasnoperov

@jaredl  thank you for your question! Right now, our question bank is focused on the first part of interviews โ€” the screening interview. And as Andrey mentioned, we're constantly expanding it. For example, we'll soon be adding questions related to using AI in design work.

We're also working on Whiteboard Interview training, since that's one of the most stressful parts of the interview process.

Grisha Pushkov

People who like to talk with ChatGPTโ€ฆ Are you real?

Egor Krasnoperov

@reepush I like your perspective. But I'd look at this as a new stage of evolution. For example, according to a McKinsey report, the trend of AI integration into work processes will only increase. And we need to be ready for that.

My opinion is that denying AI as a tool is pointless. But completely relying on it isn't worth it either. Balance is important in everything.

link to McKinsey report: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/superagency-in-the-workplace-empowering-people-to-unlock-ais-full-potential-at-work

Andrey Lipkovskiy

@reepush hi Grisha. As real as it gets in 2025. Sometimes ChatGPT is just a great way to get unstuck

Grisha Pushkov
@egor_krasnoperov @lipkovskiy Wish you guys to see dark blue squares in Google Analytics. Your design is lit ๐Ÿซฐ
Aleksandr Lavrinenko
Wow guys! This full interview prep tool for designers! A knew some of tools for engineering guys, so cool that you making this for designers as well. My friend straggling with finding a job as product designer, shared with hum ๐Ÿš€
Andrey Lipkovskiy

@aleksanadr_lavrinenko awesome! Thank you โญ๏ธ

Egor Krasnoperov

@aleksanadr_lavrinenko thank you! We're also researching what if we could give designers an AI design buddy/mentor that would help designers grow and develop professionally! It's a fascinating topic.

Joey Zhu

Congrats and are you guys planning to expand the job type? Maybe Job Interview Simulator For Developer or SEM Marketer in the future?

Andrey Lipkovskiy

@joey_zhu_seopage_ai hi Joey! We actually started from there. Originally Mockin offered interviews for all IT specialists, but we decided to focus on one segment to dig into the problem deliver an outstanding experience. Opening simulator for other roles is on our radar

Joey Zhu

@lipkovskiy Yes good to know that! Thanks for answering.

Egor Krasnoperov

@joey_zhu_seopage_ai nice question! We also have requests for Product Managers and Data Analysts. But for now, we're focused on designers to build the best product, and then we'll scale.

Joey Zhu

@egor_krasnoperov Yes thanks for answering, maybe it depends on how AI will kill some of the jobs and then your team can be more focused Lol..

Egor Krasnoperov

@joey_zhu_seopage_ai that's true ๐Ÿ˜…

Serge Tim

Congrats, team! Love the product. Got any plans on the HR front? I'm guessing you've got dozens of awesome product designers, and I might need one soon. Anything for hiring managers in the works?

Andrey Lipkovskiy

@s5f5f5f thanks for the feedback! We've got some ideas and sort of a pitch deck for improving the hiring funnel. Connecting awesome designers with hiring managers and helping them to avoid wasting the time is on our radar

Nika

Uuuuu, this could help to be onboarded. I remember how @Teammates.ai launched Sara โ€“ that revises interviews (and selects applicants). Pretty curious how it can handle applicants that are being prepared by AI models.

Egor Krasnoperov

@busmark_w_nika, thank you! We're now actively talking with HR from different companies and understanding how our product can help B2B.
For example, Mockin can help HR managers improve candidate quality by implementing pre-screening interviews and reducing time-to-hire.

Nika

@egor_krasnoperov Which big companies are you talking to?

Egor Krasnoperov

@busmark_w_nika I wasn't talking about big companies ๐Ÿ™‚ We're talking with small companies/startups that have a high volume of candidate applications, primarily for Middle, Junior, and Senior positions.

Nikita Y

Looking nice. Good luck with the launch today!

Andrey Lipkovskiy

@nikitay happy to hear that, thanks! ๐Ÿ‘

Egor Krasnoperov

@nikitay thank you for your support!

Igor Tomko

As a mentor for designers, I use Mockin for my mentees and fellow mentors. Itโ€™s an efficient, practical tool for interview preparation. Cuts wasted time. Focused on results. Really recommend. Wish only growth for guys

Andrey Lipkovskiy

@igortomko_storeez appreciate it Igor!

Egor Krasnoperov

@igortomko_storeez thank you! We're currently exploring how we can help mentors streamline their work with mentees without sacrificing quality.

Nikita Sorokin
Love your product, guys! Great release ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿค™
Egor Krasnoperov

@nikita_40in thanks! I'm sure this is just the beginning ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Andrey Lipkovskiy

@nikita_40in thanks Nikita ๐Ÿ™Œ

Sean Howell
Great questions. How do you think homework might get built into this not just for design but also metrics analysis. How about flipping the role for interviewer practice ?
Andrey Lipkovskiy

@howell4change hi Sean. Thanks for the comment. We actually started from multiple roles but decided to go with design to make the experience exceptional. Still, we see lots of requests for other roles and it is something we're thinking about.

If you mean design metrics, we already have some questions that cover this topic

Sean Howell

@lipkovskiy makes sense, i took a liook and was curious what are the common questerions for an intervier to ask to always up my hiring game.

Egor Krasnoperov

@howell4change  Sean, thank you for these interesting ideas! If I understand correctly, when you mention homework, are you referring to take-home assignments as part of the interview process? If so, we're currently working on a whiteboard interview flow where the main focus will be on reasoning and product thinking.

If you're talking about homework as practical tasks that could help designers develop, we're also exploring this possibility as an AI design mentor/buddy that would help create a PDP (professional development plan) and track progress.

As for the second idea, it sounds interesting! We're currently talking with HR managers from different companies and design mentors to help lighten their load. But it's definitely worth discussing this idea with design managers who do hiring.

Sean Howell
@egor_krasnoperov yeah exactly. That will be killer. ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Jing Li

Love how Mockin combines level-specific Screening Interviews, a 200-plus MAANG One-Question bank, and the ATS-friendly Resume Checker/Matcher inside that newly chilled-out AI-HR interfaceโ€”real, tangible upgrades over the usual one-size-fits-all prep tools.

As a designer gearing up for senior calls while endlessly tweaking resumes, this lineup nails my exact pain points and actually frees up time.

just curious: are you considering portfolio case-study reviews or direct application-tracking integrations so the prep flows seamlessly into the job hunt?

Egor Krasnoperov

@jing_li24 Thank you for the feedback, Jing! My vision is to cover the entire interview preparation flow. And, after getting an offer, we also plan to help with adapting to the new company.

If we're talking about immediate plans, I'd like to focus on creating two types of interviews that can help designers:

  • interview based on job description;

  • whiteboard interview.

    And if we're talking about your ideas, they sound more than reasonable, and we've started exploring them too.

Evan Wang

Mockin's real - time AI interviews with 200+ real questions and resume matching are a huge help for designers preparing for job interviews! For designers who want to practice interviews for very specific design roles, does Mockin have any plans to add more specialized interview question sets for different design niches?

Egor Krasnoperov

@yongxiang_wang thank you, Evan. Good question! And what other niche design roles would you like to see in Mockin? For example, if you're a UX designer, Mockin is also a great fit.

And if we're talking about communication designers, Mockin can help you prepare there too, structure your speech about your experience, your ability to work with a team, and how you define the quality of your work.

Ankit Narang

Dear Mockin Team,

I'm highly interested in collaborating on your AI interview platform. My experience leading the development of "HireCatalyze," an AI-powered recruitment system with an interview module, directly aligns with your goals. I'm confident my expertise in GenAI and full-stack development can significantly enhance your platform's capabilities.

Thank you for your time.

Best regards,

Ankit Narang

Andrey Lipkovskiy

What I personally love about Mockin is how much more intentional and polished it has become over the past 7 months.

By understanding designers' journey, from crafting a resume to landing a job, we now help them cover almost everything they need to reach the place they aspire to.

Thanks for the support โค๏ธ

Mikhail Mazein

Glad to be part of this journey. Huge thanks to everyone for the support!

Helen Mazeina

Created by the IT community for the IT community โ€” powered by the insights of 4 seasoned hiring managers and sharpened with feedback from 100+ designers.

Henry Michaelson

This is a really cool product. Following.

Egor Krasnoperov

@henry_michaelson hey Henry! Thank you

Grace Wairimu
Just before sleeping on this quiet Sunday night, I randomly decided to scroll through Product Hunt and wow, I stumbled on exactly what Iโ€™ve been needingMockin made my night. Super excited to try this out and Iโ€™ll definitely be back with a review
Egor Krasnoperov

@grace_wairimu043 thank you! I'll be waiting for your feedback

Nader Ikladious

Love the idea of an AI-powered interview simulator tailored for UX/UI and product designers! Practicing with real questions and getting feedback is exactly what the community needs. Iโ€™d definitely try it out to sharpen my interview skills. Congrats on the launch! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿง 

Egor Krasnoperov

@naderikladious, thank you! First and foremost, we wanted to provide a tool that helps improve self-presentation skills and learn to answer confidently using the STAR method. As a hiring manager who has been on both sides of the hiring process, I understand how important this is.

Nader Ikladious

@egor_krasnoperov It honestly sounds amazing, I will be recommending it for people as well ๐Ÿ‘