I'm a UX/UI designer with 5+ years of freelance experience in web and graphic design, currently completing an MSc in Digital and Interaction Design at Politecnico di Milano. I hold a Bachelor's degree in IT, which gives me a solid technical foundation alongside my design work. Working freelance from the start meant I never had the luxury of specializing narrowly, I've handled everything from client discovery and requirements to design, build, and delivery. That end-to-end exposure means I understand the full business process behind a product, not just the visual layer: how a client's goals translate into a working brief, how design decisions affect development, and where things tend to break between idea and shipped product. What sets me apart is that combination, design taste backed by technical understanding, and freelance-honed instincts for working directly with clients rather than through layers of process.

Balnur Kuttybay

I'm a UX/UI designer with 5+ years of freelance experience in web and graphic design, currently completing an MSc in Digital and Interaction Design at Politecnico di Milano. I hold a Bachelor's degree in IT, which gives me a solid technical foundation alongside my design work. Working freelance from the start meant I never had the luxury of specializing narrowly, I've handled everything from client discovery and requirements to design, build, and delivery. That end-to-end exposure means I understand the full business process behind a product, not just the visual layer: how a client's goals translate into a working brief, how design decisions affect development, and where things tend to break between idea and shipped product. What sets me apart is that combination, design taste backed by technical understanding, and freelance-honed instincts for working directly with clients rather than through layers of process.

Available to hire

I’m a UX/UI designer with 5+ years of freelance experience in web and graphic design, currently completing an MSc in Digital and Interaction Design at Politecnico di Milano. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT, which gives me a solid technical foundation alongside my design work.
Working freelance from the start meant I never had the luxury of specializing narrowly, I’ve handled everything from client discovery and requirements to design, build, and delivery. That end-to-end exposure means I understand the full business process behind a product, not just the visual layer: how a client’s goals translate into a working brief, how design decisions affect development, and where things tend to break between idea and shipped product.
What sets me apart is that combination, design taste backed by technical understanding, and freelance-honed instincts for working directly with clients rather than through layers of process.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Kazakh
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Speaker at Tech Dames Community, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
May 1, 2026 - Present
Delivered a talk for beginner designers covering how to start a career in design, core design theory, and work with clients. Shared practical insights on real-world design workflows, tools, and lessons learned from freelance and professional experience. Engaged with participants through Q&A and contributed to peer knowledge sharing within the women in tech community.
Graphic Designer at UMAI Beauty
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Designed social media banners and Facebook ad creatives aligned with brand's visual identity. Produced a consistent stream of digital assets for paid and organic campaigns across social platforms.
Freelance Designer at Kazakhstan
November 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Designed responsive landing pages based on user needs and business goals, creating wireframes, visual designs, and final implementation on no-code platforms. Improved GetCourse platform usability and visual consistency by adapting interface layouts and user flows for educational products. Collaborated with digital advertising specialists to create Facebook ad banners optimized for paid campaigns. Designed print-ready book layouts using Adobe InDesign, preparing files for professional printing.
Graphic & Web Designer at Leaders Admission
April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Designed and maintained the company website, ensured responsive layout and functionality. Created visual content for social media and marketing materials.
Graphic & Web Designer at Quranga Qyzmet
November 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Designed social media banners, print materials, and presentations aligned with brand identity. Collaborated with the marketing team to maintain consistency across all visual communications.

Education

Master of Science in Digital and Interaction Design at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (Information Systems) at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Product Design Course at Razdva School, Almaty
February 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Web Design at Razdva School, Almaty
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

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