I'm Nika Kvatsabaia, a UI/UX lecturer and designer based in Tbilisi, Georgia. I blend academic teaching with hands-on industry experience to help students and clients create user-centered digital products. I have designed for startups and educational institutions, led UX research, prototyped interfaces, and mentored students through research to testing, while staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Nika Kvatsabaia

I'm Nika Kvatsabaia, a UI/UX lecturer and designer based in Tbilisi, Georgia. I blend academic teaching with hands-on industry experience to help students and clients create user-centered digital products. I have designed for startups and educational institutions, led UX research, prototyped interfaces, and mentored students through research to testing, while staying current with industry trends and best practices.

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I’m Nika Kvatsabaia, a UI/UX lecturer and designer based in Tbilisi, Georgia. I blend academic teaching with hands-on industry experience to help students and clients create user-centered digital products.

I have designed for startups and educational institutions, led UX research, prototyped interfaces, and mentored students through research to testing, while staying current with industry trends and best practices.

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Language

Georgian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance UI/UX Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Conducted user research, developed wireframes and interactive prototypes for web and mobile; collaborated with clients to define goals and design specifications; performed usability testing and iterated designs; stayed updated on industry trends and best practices.
Freelance UI/UX Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Performed user research, created wireframes and prototypes, and conducted usability testing across web and mobile projects; collaborated with clients to define goals and design specifications; iterated designs based on feedback to improve usability.
UI/UX Lecturer at Academy of Digital Industries
January 1, 2022 - Present
Delivered lectures on UX design principles, wireframing, prototyping, Agile methodologies and project management; guided hands-on student projects; developed exercises simulating real-world company workflows; instructed on Design Thinking and Design Sprints.
UI/UX Designer at Topwork
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led design process for a freelancer-focused platform, conducted in-depth user research (interviews and surveys), collaborated with cross-functional team to translate insights into wireframes and prototypes for a responsive web design; facilitated user testing; helped develop a sustainable business model addressing freelancers' challenges in Georgia.
UI/UX Lecturer at Business and Technology University
January 1, 2022 - Present
Delivered courses on UX design, user-centered design, usability testing, and interface design; led classroom discussions and workshops; mentored students on projects from research to prototyping and user testing; collaborated with industry professionals to keep curriculum up-to-date; contributed to curriculum development and faculty workshops.
UI/UX Lecturer at Academy of Digital Industries
January 1, 2022 - Present
Delivered comprehensive lectures on UX design principles, wireframing, prototyping, Agile methodologies, and project management; guided hands-on projects and developed exercises simulating real-world workflows; taught Design Thinking and Design Sprints.
UI/UX Designer at Topwork
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led the design process for a platform empowering Georgian freelancers; conducted in-depth research including peer-to-peer interviews and surveys; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ideate solutions aligned with business objectives; developed wireframes and interactive prototypes for a responsive web design; contributed to a sustainable business model.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technologies at University of Business and Technology
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Information Technologies at University - Business and Technology School (#122 Public School)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Google Professional UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Google Professional UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025

Industry Experience

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