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Aruzhan Audanbekova

@aruzhanaudanbekova

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Creative graphic and UX designer with research expertise.

Kazakhstan

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters creativity and innovation, allowing me to leverage my design and research skills to enhance user experiences.

As a dedicated graphic and UX designer, I have honed my skills through diverse experiences in both freelance and research environments. My journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Nazarbayev University, where I developed a strong foundation in research methodologies and data analysis. Since July 2023, I have been freelancing, focusing on designing user-friendly interfaces and conducting market analyses for podcasting applications.

Prior to my freelance work, I served as a Research Specialist at the JSC Information Analytical Center, where I led significant research projects in collaboration with UNICEF and Cambridge University. My role involved conducting interviews, analyzing data using NVivo, and compiling comprehensive reports. This experience has equipped me with a unique perspective on user experience, allowing me to create designs that are not only visually appealing but also grounded in user research.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Graphic Designer, UX Designer

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Freelance

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

As a freelance graphic and UX designer, I conduct market analysis for podcasting apps, develop low fidelity wireframes, design landing pages, and create information architecture for mobile and web products.

Graphic Design UX Design Wireframing Landing Page Design Information Architecture

Research Specialist

JSC Information Analytical Center

Sep 2021 - Jun 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Led research projects on functional literacy and learning loss due to COVID-19, collaborating with UNICEF and Cambridge University. Responsibilities included literature reviews, methodology design, conducting interviews, and data analysis using NVivo.

Research Methodology Data Analysis NVIVO Interviewing

Independent Expert

German Corporation for International Cooperation, GIZ

Analyzed survey results for a project on technical and vocational education, comparing data from 2020 and 2021 surveys of 1000 participants, and compiled a comprehensive report on the findings.