Nikolay Komarov

Industrial Designer

Design generalist with 5 years of work experience in various disciplines — graphic, GUI and product design. During the past 2,5 years, I have been working on strategic design projects across a range of fields from the automotive industry to architectural markets to electric appliances.

Resume

NIKOLAY KOMAROV

Date of birth: 27.01.1984
Email: nick.komarov@gmail.com,
Phone: +39 380 3736207
Skype: nikolay.komarov

WORK EXPERIENCE

2009 - present
Strategic designer at Design Group Italia, Milan, Italy.

Work on strategic projects across a range of fields from the
automotive industry to architectural markets and electric appliances.

Clients: 3M, Samsung, Hyundai, VIMAR, Tomtom, Indesit, Pininfarina.
www.designgroupitalia.com

2008
Freelance product designer at Idiom+, Milan, Italy.

Involved in the generation and visualization of product concepts for various areas from furniture to interiors.

Clients: Martini, Costco, Six Flags, Great Harvest Bread Company.
www.idiom-plus.com

2006-2007
GUI designer at Turbomilk, Samara, Russia.

Designed graphic user interfaces, developed characters and icons.

Clients: Belkin, Storebrand.
www.turbomilk.com

2003-2006
Freelance Designer/Architect, Russia
Tasks: Retail Design, Architecture, Graphic Design, Web Design, Packaging Design
Position: Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Experience: Client relations, process and time management


EDUCATION

2008
IIstituto Europeo di Design, Italy Milan
MA, Industrial Design.
Projects: Fontana Arte, Nikon, Whirlpool, JVC, 3M

2000-2006
University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Samara, Russia
MA, Architecture and Urban Planning.

1995-2000
Art School, Russia, Samara


SKILLS

Creating compelling visuals in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Creation of dynamic digital prototypes in Adobe Aftereffects.

Creation of consistent presentations in Indesign, Powerpoint or Keynote.

Communication of ideas through freehand sketches.

Mind mapping and visual thinking.

Management of a small team (3-4 people).

Ability to understand the essence of the task and set the right goals.

Capabilities across a range of disciplines.

Ability and willingness to work in diverse fields.

HOBBIES
Traveling and photography — http://www.flickr.com/kolichka/

Location

Milano, Italy

Specialties

  • Industrial Design
  • Design Management
  • Illustration

Experience

3 years

Awards

2003 Multi-apartment living building, Special Jury Prize. 2004 Venice Architectural Biennale, participant 2006 Shwartzkopf&Hehkel, GOT2B winner. 2007 Henkel Art-Award in Industrial design, finalist. 2007 Asics Design Competition 2008 Nikon Coolpix Design Competition, finalist.