I'm Dóra Németh, a creative graphic designer and data visualization specialist who thrives on turning complex information into clear, engaging visuals. I design charts, maps, and editorial illustrations for journalism and brands, and I love collaborating with editors to shape visual narratives. Over the years I've worked in newsrooms and on freelance projects across Europe and Asia, from RFE/RL's Hungarian Service to print infographics for Pesti Hírlap, blending branding, UX, and storytelling. I'm a lifelong learner with a quirky sense of humor that helps me stay curious and deliver precise, compelling visuals under tight deadlines.

Dóra Németh

I'm Dóra Németh, a creative graphic designer and data visualization specialist who thrives on turning complex information into clear, engaging visuals. I design charts, maps, and editorial illustrations for journalism and brands, and I love collaborating with editors to shape visual narratives. Over the years I've worked in newsrooms and on freelance projects across Europe and Asia, from RFE/RL's Hungarian Service to print infographics for Pesti Hírlap, blending branding, UX, and storytelling. I'm a lifelong learner with a quirky sense of humor that helps me stay curious and deliver precise, compelling visuals under tight deadlines.

Available to hire

I’m Dóra Németh, a creative graphic designer and data visualization specialist who thrives on turning complex information into clear, engaging visuals. I design charts, maps, and editorial illustrations for journalism and brands, and I love collaborating with editors to shape visual narratives.

Over the years I’ve worked in newsrooms and on freelance projects across Europe and Asia, from RFE/RL’s Hungarian Service to print infographics for Pesti Hírlap, blending branding, UX, and storytelling. I’m a lifelong learner with a quirky sense of humor that helps me stay curious and deliver precise, compelling visuals under tight deadlines.

See more

Work Experience

Graphics and Data Visual Journalist at RFE/RL's Hungarian Service
September 1, 2020 - Present
Designed charts, maps, and infographics to support editorial content and visual storytelling. Scraped, cleaned, and analyzed data for visual stories; collaborated with editors and team members to develop compelling visual narratives. Created editorial illustrations, animations, and designed visuals for podcasts and social media content.
Infographic Designer (print) at Pesti Hírlap
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Designed clear and engaging infographics for daily print editions. Developed various charts, maps, and visual elements to support editorial content.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Self employed
January 1, 2008 - Present
Created custom illustrations and marketing designs for clients across industries. Designed characters and visual assets for animations and campaigns. Developed online designs such as UI, web layouts, branding, and logos. Created print materials including book covers, brochures, posters, and packaging. Maternity leave included May 2015 – October 2017, during which I focused on information-design freelance projects and advanced illustration and visual storytelling skills.
Graphic Designer at Learning Port Sdn Bdh.
November 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014
Developed graphics and UI design for e-learning materials. Created visual assets for marketing campaigns and digital learning platforms.
Sr. Graphic Designer at Vidanet Zrt.
August 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015
Designed a range of marketing materials, including web design, posters and animations. Led the company’s branding refresh and ensured consistent visual identity across multiple channels.
Graphic Designer at ALEAS Simulations, Inc.
May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2010
Designed illustrations, learning materials, and visual assets for educational tools. Delivered customized solutions by collaborating with developers and content teams.

Education

Master in Industrial Design Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Advanced Motion Methods at School of Motion
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Storytelling with Data at MOME Open
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Web Development Bootcamp at Udemy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
UX Design Training at UX Studio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Special Citation, 2023 Philip Meyer Journalism Award for investigating Russian and Hungarian state propaganda
January 1, 2023 - December 4, 2025
Speaker at Mixer Festival, Warsaw: "Putin, Orban, Ukraine, and the Illusion of a Divided EU"
April 1, 2024 - December 4, 2025
Speaker at News Impact Summit, Prague: "Developing Data Visual Journalism in Small Newsrooms"
October 1, 2022 - December 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other