Principal Information Designer | Founder | Educator
About:
As a leader in information design, I've spent my career building and guiding award-winning creative teams. I founded the RIA Novosti Infographics Studio and grew it into a 40-person powerhouse, the largest in Eastern Europe, leading the team to win over a dozen international awards.
My passion, however, extends beyond leading newsrooms. I am deeply committed to education and have a proven track record of developing the next generation of data storytellers. I've designed and taught my own courses at some of Russia's most elite universities, including the prestigious British Higher School of Art and Design (BHSAD), the top-ranked Higher School of Economics (HSE), and the renowned Moscow State University (MSU).
This expertise also translates to the corporate world, where I partner with companies to create bespoke training programs. I thrive on understanding a company's unique needs and crafting a curriculum that empowers their teams to communicate data with clarity and impact.
Key Leadership Achievements:
Teaching & Mentorship Excellence:
As a leader in information design, I've spent my career building and guiding award-winning creative teams. I founded the RIA Novosti Infographics Studio and grew it into a 40-person powerhouse, the largest in Eastern Europe, leading the team to win over a dozen international awards.
My passion, however, extends beyond leading newsrooms. I am deeply committed to education and have a proven track record of developing the next generation of data storytellers. I've designed and taught my own courses at some of Russia's most elite universities, including the prestigious British Higher School of Art and Design (BHSAD), the top-ranked Higher School of Economics (HSE), and the renowned Moscow State University (MSU).
This expertise also translates to the corporate world, where I partner with companies to create bespoke training programs. I thrive on understanding a company's unique needs and crafting a curriculum that empowers their teams to communicate data with clarity and impact.
Key Leadership Achievements:
- Built & Scaled a Powerhouse: Grew the RIA Novosti Infographics Studio from the ground up to a 40-person team, establishing it as the market leader in Eastern Europe.
- Fostered an Award-Winning Culture: Led my team to win over a dozen prestigious international awards for infographic and information design.
- Pioneered Data-Centric Media: Headed the infographics department at one of Russia's first publications centered on data visualization.
Teaching & Mentorship Excellence:
- Holistic Expertise: Possess deep, hands-on knowledge of the entire information design workflow—from data strategy and editing to final execution in design, code, and 3D. This allows me to effectively teach and mentor specialists at every level of the process.
- Top-Rated Educator: Recognized for a clear and engaging communication style, I was twice voted "Best Teacher of the Year" by students at the Higher School of Economics (HSE), one of Eastern Europe's top universities.