Nikolay Dikov

Based in Vienna and originally from Moscow, I bring a rich classical education to my work, having studied industrial design, graphic design, and illustration at a Design School, followed by advanced studies in sculpture, composition, typography, painting, and art history at Stroganov University. This foundation has given me a profound understanding of how art movements and styles shape design.
My career began in 2003 at the Monumental Art and Design Company, where I created art objects for architectural projects, handling everything from concept development and sketches to visualization and advertising. By 2007, I was leading the Art and Design department, managing high-profile projects such as the Moscow Metro station, the Khanty-Mansiysk exhibition center, and the Memorial Center in Moscow. In 2011, my contributions to Russian culture were recognized with a commendation from the Russian Ministry of Culture.
Beyond my primary work, I actively supported the Moscow Union of Artists,organizing exhibitions for emerging talents and mentoring the next generation ofcreators.
In 2014, I transitioned to brand design at Arsenal (A7 Group), where I led design efforts for the NESA brand, specializing in video surveillance systems. My roleencompassed creating corporate identities, packaging, catalogs, technical documentation, websites, and UI/UX designs. By 2018, I expanded my scope to oversee design for the entire A7 Group, managing five companies and seven brands while leading a team of three designers. I also delved into industrial design, developing fire safety systems and acoustic equipment.
Since 2019, I’ve worked as a freelancer, collaborating with engineers,
programmers, and marketers to deliver complex projects in industrial design and digital product development. Currently based in Vienna, I remain open to international opportunities and am eager to bring my expertise to new creative challenges.