I am a graphic designer with a strong focus on visual communication, combining structured design thinking with creative exploration. My work includes digital design and illustration, where I focus on composition, clarity, and expressive visuals. Alongside my design practice, I work as a conceptual artist and painter, using traditional and digital mediums to explore ideas, mood, and storytelling. This combination allows me to approach projects with both a strategic and artistic perspective.

Gunel Khalidova

I am a graphic designer with a strong focus on visual communication, combining structured design thinking with creative exploration. My work includes digital design and illustration, where I focus on composition, clarity, and expressive visuals. Alongside my design practice, I work as a conceptual artist and painter, using traditional and digital mediums to explore ideas, mood, and storytelling. This combination allows me to approach projects with both a strategic and artistic perspective.

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I am a graphic designer with a strong focus on visual communication, combining structured design thinking with creative exploration. My work includes digital design and illustration, where I focus on composition, clarity, and expressive visuals.
Alongside my design practice, I work as a conceptual artist and painter, using traditional and digital mediums to explore ideas, mood, and storytelling. This combination allows me to approach projects with both a strategic and artistic perspective.

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Language

English
Advanced
Azerbaijani
Fluent
German
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Barattson Business & Finance School
June 30, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Designed and published over 200 social media posts and stories, significantly increasing Instagram engagement over five months using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Created print materials including brochures, flyers, and posters for five major events and promotional campaigns, all of which received positive feedback for clarity and professionalism. Participated actively in brainstorming sessions to propose innovative visual solutions aimed at enhancing the school's digital presence.
UX/UI Designer at Qafqaz Net LTD
September 30, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Designed and delivered two complete website pages and one major dashboard module using Figma, ensuring a consistent and appealing user experience. Conducted five user surveys and two user interviews to understand customer preferences and identify pain points, subsequently analyzing results to propose data-driven improvements. Contributed to a 15% increase in user engagement on the company website by implementing design changes based on feedback.

Education

Graphic Designer (Non-Degree) at EVO Coding
July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
UX/UI Design (Non-Degree) at Code Academy
February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Bachelor in English Language and Literature at Baku Engineering University
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2017

Qualifications

Graphic Designer (Non-Degree)
July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
UX/UI Design (Non-Degree)
February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
UX/UI Design Specializations
January 1, 2023 - January 21, 2026
Google UI Components
December 1, 2022 - January 21, 2026
UXCEL Mobile Design
November 1, 2022 - January 21, 2026
UXCEL IELTS
November 1, 2019 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services