Tomiris Shyngyssova

About

I am a designer leveraging strategic foresight, research, and visual communications to solve complex problems and catalyze change. I combine interdisciplinary capabilities in order to deeply understand user needs, develop aligned strategies, and deliver impactful products and services.

Experience

• Designer · Altimeter Design Group06-01-2022

  Led comprehensive design and enhancement of brand identities, design systems, and web presence for global organizations, crafting intuitive and delightful experiences for diverse customers and applications. Utilized Figma, Miro, and Adobe Suite, creating impactful digital and print designs. Achievements: managed projects for high-profile clients including the United Nations Development Program and International Atomic Energy Agency, ensuring their strategic objectives were met through innovative design solutions.

• Design Lead · Interinnovation07-01-2020 – 01-01-2021

  Led website design for a digital editorial platform, designing for enhanced user experience, content engagement, and communication of company’s mission. Achievements: spearheaded conception and integration of digital products, enhancing the company’s educational programs and partnership ecosystem, translating strategic visions into tangible design outcomes.

• Graphic Designer · HAMMER Studio09-01-2019 – 02-01-2021

  Led branding, character development, and illustration for Gessnerallee Theater creating over 15 posters, 10 animations and other visuals for digital and print media. Achievements: The 100 Best Posters from Germany, Austria and Switzerland list (2020, 2021); Swiss Design Award in the category of Graphic Design (2022).

• Graphic Designer · CVS Health06-01-2019 – 08-01-2019

  Worked with Operations team designing an instructional poster to help pharmacy managers across the U.S. navigate IT platform management. Optimized information hierarchy and visual systems enhancing legibility and clarity for pharmacy managers and empowering the broader operational efficiency. Led the re-design of a visual aid toolkit to foster human-centered design, innovation, and collaboration among cross-functional team across the company. Achievements: collaborated with fellow designers conducting research and pitching a proposal to the Chief Marketing Officer; received positive feedback.

• EveryWear · Co-Founder and Design Lead01-01-2018 – 11-01-2018

  Co-founded an e-commerce marketplace focused on inclusivity, catering to a diverse range of health and disability needs. Led user research and product design to align user needs with a target experience and features of the final product. Achievements: secured $14K in early funding, validating the business concept and enabling initial development and market entry strategies.

• Founder, Design & Research Led · Apple Tree Revival08-01-2021 – 10-01-2022

  Led a community project based on extensive user research, identifying community needs, and creating a digital products ecosystem for engagement. Achievements: organized events in schools and public places planting 260 trees; delivered a social media campaign with 120% following increase.

Education

• Rhode Island School of DesignBachelor's Degree, Graphic Design, Honors
• Courtauld Institute of ArtBachelor's Degree, Art History
• Harvard UniversityCertificate, Entrepreneurship
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Presencing InstituteContinuing education certificate, Visual Scribing

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