Yulia CHVYROVA

Designer and art director

Summary

Over 12 years I am a graphic designer and art director heping NGOs and the non-profit organizations with complex visual packaging: from logo to webdesign.

I enjoy being part of the team, I like to get involved in generating ideas at the project launch stage, I am able to approach work creatively, but still within the framework of tasks and brandbooks.

Areas of Expertise: Logo and visual identity, Design for social media, Webdesign, Creative concepts (including AI tools), Any printing materials and prepress (Experience preparing designs for print shops around the world — from Florida to China), Design in accordance with WCAG accessibility requirements, Coordinating with the videographer, photographer, communicating with the typography, helping to find a team for the project if necessary.

Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Figma, Final Cut Pro, Webflow website builder, Tilda website builder, Canva, Illustration (including work with Artificial Intelligence), and other graphic and webdesign software.

Experience

RADA – Belarusian National Youth Council

(2025)

Designed and visualized data for the organization’s annual report. Structured complex information into clear visual narratives to support transparency, public reporting, and stakeholder communication.

ULTRA.VC

(2025)

Designed data visualizations and presentation materials for a venture capital fund investing in startups with social and technological impact. Supported clear communication of investment insights, impact metrics, and portfolio performance.

UN Women

(2025)

Designed report layouts and data visualizations for analytical and advocacy materials. Focused on clarity, accessibility, and visual storytelling to support gender equality initiatives and policy communication.

UNIDO

(2025)

Designed and visualized analytical reports focused on the African region. Translated complex data into clear, accessible infographics and layouts, supporting effective communication of research findings to international stakeholders.

Human Rights Center “Viasna”

(2025)

Created visual concepts and design materials for fundraising campaigns supporting political prisoners.

IBB

(2025)

Developed and updated design guidelines in alignment with a newly introduced brand book. Ensured visual consistency across communication materials.

Science at Risk, Germany

(2021 – Present)

Developed design concepts for the organization and its subsidiary initiatives. Created logos, branding, web design, conference materials, annual reports, presentations, and social media templates. Supervised the implementation of design projects by the team.

Belarusian Helsinki Committee, Lithuania

(2024 – Present)

Design and developing a human rights course webpage using Webflow, and redesigned a human rights organization's website. The design specifically focused on accessibility, following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards.

UNFPA, Belarus

(2021 – 2024)

Delivered graphic and web design for an involved fatherhood project, including website development using a site builder, illustration creation, layout of informational materials, development of creative merchandise concepts, and social media design (www.fathersday2021.tilda.ws). Designed educational materials for a violence prevention project focused on people with disabilities, including illustrations, sticker packs, and informational brochures.

Unicef, Belarus

(Jan – Dec 2024)

Design of informational brochures, presentations, screensavers, badges, programs, and other materials.

Coalition Clean Baltics, Sweden

(2021 – 2024)

Report designs, data visualizations, and developing of educational and informational materials on environmental topics.

Dissidentby

(2024)

Design for projects aimed at fundraising in support of political prisoners in Belarus and their families. Development of the overall project style, creative concept, landing page design, social media content, event posters, etc.

European network for Belarus, Germany

(2023)

Led organization website design and development, created brand identity, designed reports, and guided the team through design implementation.

Transformancy.com, Spain

(2023)

Produced data visualizations and presentation designs for an organization providing specialized training and facilitation in strategy, collaboration, and leadership for non-profit initiatives.

European Humanities University (EHU), Lithuania

(2023)

Designed and developed a conference website “The Decolonization of Education and Research in Belarus and Ukraine” using Webflow, including program design, posters, badges, and related materials.

UNPD, Belarus

(2023)

Developed informational materials, brochures, reports, data visualizations, and illustrations.

Adu.place, Belarus-Poland

(2023)

Created project logo and comprehensive visual identity system.

IBB "Johannes Rau", Germany-Belarus

(2023 – 2024)

Designed and produced a publication focused on Sustainable Development Goals implementation. Created event presentation design and developed a web page for educational materials.

Center of enviromental Solution (Ecoidea.me), Belarus

(2018 – 2023)

Designed and developed an environmental education video-library portal. Created illustrations and designed educational interactive displays for schools. Produced report designs and data visualizations.

Arbeitskreis, Germany

(2021)

Developed organization's logo, brand identity, and website using a site builder. Created brand guidelines and supported the team through style implementation.

Publishing house Popurri, Belarus

(2015 – 2018)

Designed and prepared book publications for print, including complex composite layouts with special printing effects. Developed creative concepts, provided art direction for projects, and created illustrations.

Belarusian Children's Hospice, Belarus

(2016 – 2018)

Designed of informational materials for families with children with special needs and requiring palliative care.

Public Speaking and Teaching Experience

2024

Human Rights Center "Viasna"

Delivered a series of workshops: “Composition in Social Media Design”.

Financial Literacy Course for Women

Presented on: “How to Build a Freelance Career When Planning to Emigrate”.

RADAVisual

Conducted workshops on: “Developing Creative Design Solutions for Non-Profit Projects”, “Composition in Design”

2023

Adukavanka.by

Delivered a series of lectures for teachers and educators, including: “Design Basics for Non-Designers”, “Educational Materials Design”

2021

Adu-Summit for Educators, Berlin

Public speaker on the topic: “Metamodernism, or Why Modern Design is So Strange”.

2018 – 2020

Creative Lead and Designer at Createathon

Volunteered in a creative initiative supporting non-profit organizations with design solutions and brand development.

European College of Liberal Arts in Belarus

Designed and taught a course for adults on creative techniques and hands-on project development.

2018 – 2020

Belarusian State Technological University

Developed curricula and taught design courses to second- and third-year students. Organized exhibitions and supervised students on real-world projects supporting non-profit initiatives. Participated in academic conferences and authored publications on design-related topics.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Graphic Design | Belarusian State Academy of Arts. 2019 – 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Printing and Publishing | Belarusian State Technological University. 2007–2012
Verified Certificate for Introduction to Web Accessibility | Certificate in Web Accessibility directly from the World Wide Web Consortium (the creator of web standards).
Strategic Branding Identity and Brand Experience Course | University of the Arts London.
Specialization in Arts and Media, Communication and Media Studies | European College of Liberal Arts.
Data Visualization Course | Infographics School Tut.by
Educational Psychologist, Group Facilitator | Research Institute of Social Psychology and Personality Development, 2016 – 2017.

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