IRINA PISTSOV graphic/ motion/ UI design

I perceive design in a very tight connection with psychology. It’s a deep analysis of perspectives, different ways of thinking and decision-making, and figuring out a way to influence that.

It’s about delivering a message right to a place where feelings are created. It’s enthralling to observe emotions and feelings that occur when people interact with art and design. It’s fascinating to analyze the causes of such reactions. The ability to identify a link between brush strokes,  shapes and color schemes and the viewers’ emerged emotions and thoughts assists me well in creating artwork for the purpose of visual communication and problem-solving.

I work in design because it makes me happy. “Happy” perhaps is a naive and plain word. Personal happiness is such a narrow and selfish reason, but the meaning of it is deep and essential. Happiness is a state of flow. Psychology describes it as a state in which one is fully engaged, focused and consciously present. It is a mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized concentration, complete involvement, and enjoyment of the process. This condition is absolutely necessary in order to reach your full potential and make the most out of life. Doing what makes you happy does not mean doing something effortlessly but rather being aware of the challenges and approaching them mindfully. A work that comes from an honestly happy place spreads the honest happiness (we usually call this effect “inspiration”). It’s contagious. It forces other people to do what they are truly passionate about and forces others to strive for happiness.
Win-win for everyone.

Thanks for reading,
Ira

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelancer
March 2014 - Present
Graphic | Motion | Web Design

Law Office of Tracey Spencer Walsh
March 2014 - Present
Graphic Designer | Web Designer

CUNY
August 2015 - Jan 2018
Graphic Designer (web and print)

College for Kids Program | CUNY
June 2016 - July 2017
Graphic Design Instructor

College for Kids Program | CUNY
June 2016 - July 2017
Art Teacher

SunStudioNY
July 2014 - July 2016
Graphic Designer & Production Manager

Full Devotion Parenthood
January 2011 - March 2014
Super Mom for little Markell

Love4ever INC.
August 2008 - January 2011
Floral Designer

Colgate Palmolive INC.
2005 - 2008
Advertisement & Promotions in Siberia region

EDUCATION

School of Visual Arts | SVA NYC
Graphic Design | Motion Design

Omsk F. M. Dostoevsky State University
Economics & Management of Socio-Cultural Industries

School of Fine Arts | Omsk
Fine & Studio Arts

TOOLS

Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Ai, Id, Ae, Pr, Xd, Dw ...)
Cinema 4D
Sketch
WordPress
Webflow
Brain (literally)

LIFE EXPERIENCE

•Muay Thai enthusiast
•Badass mom of two
•Immigrant (yes, it’s a life experience worth mentioning. Such experience includes healthy self-esteem, courage, ability to adapt and learn fast, high motivation and productivity, creative thinking and deep love to the diverse beauty of humankind)