Tomiris Shyngyssova

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.

Projects

Horizon 2045 Website

Website designed to embody H2045's approach, communicate research and interventions and engage with funders and stakeholders See More

Altimeter Studio Website

Website communicating the intersectional nature of Altimeter's projects spanning nuclear non-proliferation, decision-making design, industrial design and more traditional visual work. This project was part branding, part interface design, part information design, part creative strategy. See More

Redesigning RISD's Student Planning platform

Redesigning RISD's Student Planning platform to provide a more informed and intuitive experience selecting classes

Gessnerallee Theater - Character & Brand Identity Design

Mischievous character and adaptive illustrations for the mascot of the Gessnerallee Theater. This brand identity and Poster series received international acclaim receiving the Swiss Design award for Graphic Design in 2022, #2 place in the International Poster Competition and was listed in the 100 Best Posters of Austria, Germany and Switzerland in 2021 and 2022 See More

Apple Tree Revival Service Design

The project considered the confluence of societal and ecological issues: intergenerational isolation exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of informational awareness and actionable opportunities for city dwellers to participate in ecological preservation. See More

'Framework for Change' Book Design

Editorial piece to communicate the foundational philosophy and strategies of H2045 to funders, partners and public.

Horizon 2045 Brand Identity Redesign

An audacious brand identity for Horizon 2045, a MacArthur, Ploughshares and Skoll grant recipient. Horizon 2045 (H2045) is a 25-year initiative to end the nuclear weapons century. See More

Ecological Security Infographic

Infographic for Council of Strategic Risks designed to visualize how ecological drivers spread, converge, and ultimately impact global security issues. See More

Work History

Designer

Altimeter Design GroupLed 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

InterinnovationJul 2020 - Jan 2021 • 7 mosLed 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 StudioSep 2019 - Feb 2021 • 1 yr 6 mosLed 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 HealthJun 2019 - Aug 2019 • 3 mosWorked 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 LeadJan 2018 - Nov 2018 • 11 mosCo-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 RevivalAug 2021 - Oct 2022 • 1 yr 3 mosLed 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 Design

Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design, Honors

Courtauld Institute of Art

Bachelor's Degree, Art History

Harvard University

Certificate, EntrepreneurshipJan 2019 - Mar 2019

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Presencing Institute

Continuing education certificate, Visual Scribing

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Brand Design

Brand Identity

Secondary Research

Brand Strategy

Service design

Research

Information Design

Illustrator

Caricature

Rapid Prototyping

Web Accessibility

Infographics

Mobile Design

Sticker Creation

UX Strategy

Graphic UI

Prototyping

Editorial Design

Design Systems

User-Centered Design

User Personas

User Interface Design

Album Covers

Wireframing

Adobe Creative Suite

Design

UI/UX Design

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Contracts

Full-Time Roles