Hi, my name is Nikita, I’m a graphic designer and art director. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I might contribute to your needs.
My career started back in 2006 so below you can read more about my background.
From 2018 to 2023, I worked as a designer and an art director at Yandex. During this time, I contributed to both international and local projects such as Yandex Fuel, vlootkit™ Telematics, Yandex Music, and Turkish Yandex Navigator.
Prior to that my background includes work in non-profit and independent organizations focused on arts, technology and education.
Right now, I am most interested in opportunities within the entertainment, gaming, tech, architecture, or art fields, where I could contribute to the creation of captivating identities or digital platforms.
My career started back in 2006 so below you can read more about my background.
From 2018 to 2023, I worked as a designer and an art director at Yandex. During this time, I contributed to both international and local projects such as Yandex Fuel, vlootkit™ Telematics, Yandex Music, and Turkish Yandex Navigator.
Prior to that my background includes work in non-profit and independent organizations focused on arts, technology and education.
Right now, I am most interested in opportunities within the entertainment, gaming, tech, architecture, or art fields, where I could contribute to the creation of captivating identities or digital platforms.
Nikita Borodin
The Plan B Podcast
2020 – 2024
Designer and Art Director
The Plan B podcast is an investigative show by Tinkoff Journal with the audience of 60 000+ subscribers and 2 million listenings. Initially focused on finding ways to become wealthy and manage money, it later shifted to exploring the cost of living in different countries and identifying the best places to live.
I designed the podcast's visual identity, including covers and essential materials, working closely with the producers and designers of Tinkoff Journal to create the visual elements and templates for the video episodes.
The podcast is available on YouTube and other popular podcast platforms.
I designed the podcast's visual identity, including covers and essential materials, working closely with the producers and designers of Tinkoff Journal to create the visual elements and templates for the video episodes.
The podcast is available on YouTube and other popular podcast platforms.
vlootkit™ telematics
by Yandex Drive
by Yandex Drive
2022 – 2023
Designer and Art Director
vlootkit™ is a SaaS solution for fleet management based on hardware and software developed by largest car sharing company in the world Yandex Drive.
I was in charge of creating a corporate identity and brand name for a European telematics company. This involved developing a comprehensive template system and overall corporate identity to establish a cohesive visual style for the company's sales presentations.
I was in charge of creating a corporate identity and brand name for a European telematics company. This involved developing a comprehensive template system and overall corporate identity to establish a cohesive visual style for the company's sales presentations.
Yandex Music
2021
Designer and Art Director
Yandex Music is a streaming service for searching and listening to music.
I came up with an idea and visual identity for the platform's annual project highlighting user activities in 2021. Additionally, I participated in the launch of the children's section on Yandex Music. Besides this, I developed templates for thematic playlists aimed at beginner listeners.
I came up with an idea and visual identity for the platform's annual project highlighting user activities in 2021. Additionally, I participated in the launch of the children's section on Yandex Music. Besides this, I developed templates for thematic playlists aimed at beginner listeners.
Yandex Fuel
2018 – 2020
Designer and Art Director
The Yandex Fuel is the app that allows people to pay for fuel without leaving their car.
As the lead designer and art director of the project, I came up with the corporate identity of the service and designed the gas station architecture. Under my supervision, my team of designers organized and conceptualized the photo shoot for the launch of product features, created templates for promo pages, came up with website design and a ton of other things. Additionally, we prepared and conducted the Fuel activity at Yandex Annual Conference in 2019.
As the lead designer and art director of the project, I came up with the corporate identity of the service and designed the gas station architecture. Under my supervision, my team of designers organized and conceptualized the photo shoot for the launch of product features, created templates for promo pages, came up with website design and a ton of other things. Additionally, we prepared and conducted the Fuel activity at Yandex Annual Conference in 2019.
Yandex Navigator
in Turkey
in Turkey
2018 – 2019
Designer and Art Director
Yandex Navigator is the most popular and convenient navigation app in Russia, boasting over 40 million MAU. As the lead designer for Yandex Navigator Turkish branch, I was responsible for brand communication.
In this role, I developed the design of the content platform and ensured all communication and performance elements adhered to Yandex's established brand guidelines.
In this role, I developed the design of the content platform and ensured all communication and performance elements adhered to Yandex's established brand guidelines.
Tinkoff Bank
2016 – 2017
Digital Designer
Tinkoff Bank is a leading Russian digital bank that has pioneered innovative banking services without traditional branch networks. The bank has developed a range of digital products and services that have set industry standards globally.
I was involved in designing landing pages, promotional campaigns and special offers to meet the evolving needs of its growing customer base.
I was involved in designing landing pages, promotional campaigns and special offers to meet the evolving needs of its growing customer base.
Verba Academy
2015 – 2017
Designer and Art Director
Verba Academy was an educational project in journalism and advertising which organized camps and conferences with monthly workout programs aimed at creating media.
Frankly speaking, it is one of my favorite projects. I came up with the project's identity and was involved in the design, preparation, and production of all the necessary offline and online materials for the events. I also participated in the organization of summer camps at Rosa Khutor in Sochi.
Frankly speaking, it is one of my favorite projects. I came up with the project's identity and was involved in the design, preparation, and production of all the necessary offline and online materials for the events. I also participated in the organization of summer camps at Rosa Khutor in Sochi.
The Blueprint Magazine
2015 – 2016
Graphic Designer
The Blueprint is an independent media about fashion, beauty and contemporary culture. One of the most authoritative fashion magazines in Moscow.
I handled the design of editorials and magazine articles on the platform verstka.org which is developed specifically for large media projects.
I handled the design of editorials and magazine articles on the platform verstka.org which is developed specifically for large media projects.
Interview Magazine
2011
Web Designer
Warhol's brainchild, nicknamed The Crystal Ball of Pop. Russian edition.
I spearheaded the visual design for Interview magazine's Russian website launch, under the leadership of Aliona Doletskaya, former editor-in-chief of Vogue Russia.
I spearheaded the visual design for Interview magazine's Russian website launch, under the leadership of Aliona Doletskaya, former editor-in-chief of Vogue Russia.
Artplay Design Center
2010
Graphic Designer
Located on the grounds of the former Manometer factory, Artplay is one of the first creative clusters in Moscow full of architecture studios, exhibition spaces and etc.
My role in the design center involved crafting visual assets for ongoing activities and improving wayfinding strategies within the facility.
My role in the design center involved crafting visual assets for ongoing activities and improving wayfinding strategies within the facility.
Laboratoria Art&Science Space
2009
Graphic Designer
Laboratoria Art&Science is the first nonprofit research centre in Russia focused on constructing the platforms of interdisciplinary interaction between contemporary art and science as well as between contemporary art and social psychology.
At the Laboratoria, I was involved in the design of promotional materials for forthcoming exhibitions and events, together with participating in the planning and execution of several notable exhibitions. Among them are Failed Organisms by Reiner Maria Matysik (Germany), Hypotheses Verification, Internet-Ear by Stelarc (Australia), Cloud Harp by Nicolas Reeves (Canada), Roentgenogram by Gabriele Leidloff (Germany), Jellies and Zips by Where Dogs Run (Russia).
At the Laboratoria, I was involved in the design of promotional materials for forthcoming exhibitions and events, together with participating in the planning and execution of several notable exhibitions. Among them are Failed Organisms by Reiner Maria Matysik (Germany), Hypotheses Verification, Internet-Ear by Stelarc (Australia), Cloud Harp by Nicolas Reeves (Canada), Roentgenogram by Gabriele Leidloff (Germany), Jellies and Zips by Where Dogs Run (Russia).
Take Trip
2009 – 2011
UX, UI Designer
taketrip.ru was an innovative travel planning startup that allowed users to plot routes offline and attach photos and videos to specific locations. This unique platform served as a digital travel journal, preserving geotagged memories for users.
As a part of the project team, I was responsible for designing the user interface and developing user scenarios. Working alongside a former colleague, I helped to shape this comprehensive tool for travel planning and experience documentation.
As a part of the project team, I was responsible for designing the user interface and developing user scenarios. Working alongside a former colleague, I helped to shape this comprehensive tool for travel planning and experience documentation.
MapType
2008
Graphic and UI Designer
maptype.com is a web service that provides users with geotagged and real-time information about events, places and activities in Moscow.
Having joined this project I was partially involved in UI design (drew buttons in the header, zoom buttons on the map and other small things), and also did poster design for upcoming events of the side-project keepyoutalk.ru.
Having joined this project I was partially involved in UI design (drew buttons in the header, zoom buttons on the map and other small things), and also did poster design for upcoming events of the side-project keepyoutalk.ru.
flydesign
2006
Intern
A small design studio focused on graphic design, corporate identity and visual communication.
I didn't even know how to use Illustrator yet.
I didn't even know how to use Illustrator yet.
Nikita Borodin™. 2025
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