Nargiza Akunova

Nargiza Akunova

Hello!

I’m Nargiza,
a UX/UI designer

I’m Nargiza,
a UX/UI designer

from Austin, TX

from Austin, TX

Portfolio

My projects

Relofriend

#user-research #UI #UX

Relofriend is a mobile-first responsive website that helps Russian-speaking immigrants from post-Soviet countries navigate the uncertainties of relocation — including untrustworthy information, information overload across multiple sources, an unclear step-by-step process, and social isolation.

Coming soon...

Wayfarer Responsive Website

#user-interface #re-design

Wayfarer is a travel discovery platform offering authentic, AI-powered recommendations. - A responsive homepage optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile. - A multi-step signup form balancing data collection 
with motivation.

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Oku Mobile App

#user-research #user-interface

This case study examines the launch of a pioneering e-learning platform in Kyrgyzstan, designed to address the acute scarcity of quality Kyrgyz language learning resources through comprehensive video courses.

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About

About me

I started my career in a completely different world. I was an orchestra violinist for about 15 years before transitioning into UX and UI design. I began learning design through online courses and I am currently studying at Designlab UX Academy. I am also a member and now a Local Leader at IxDF.

My experiences

Feb 2026 - PRESENT

Austin IxDF Community Local Leader

Organize and facilitate meetups for UX/UI designers in Austin, TX

Feb 2026 - PRESENT

Austin IxDF Community Local Leader

Organize and facilitate meetups for UX/UI designers in Austin, TX

SEP 2024 - Present

Web & UX/UI Designer at Reputation Guards

- Designed and managed WordPress blogs and websites for clients. - Improved layouts, navigation, and user flows based on usability reviews. - Proposed and implemented UX changes to the company website to increase readability and accessibility.

SEP 2024 - Present

Web & UX/UI Designer at Reputation Guards

- Designed and managed WordPress blogs and websites for clients. - Improved layouts, navigation, and user flows based on usability reviews. - Proposed and implemented UX changes to the company website to increase readability and accessibility.

Feb 2022 - SEP 2024

Visual & Content Designer at Reputation Guards

- Delivered 800+ designs for reports, proposals, contracts, invoices, presentations, and brochures. - Translated complex data into clear visuals, supporting client growth from 30 → 200. - Built and enforced a unified company style guide for consistent branding.

Feb 2022 - SEP 2024

Visual & Content Designer at Reputation Guards

- Delivered 800+ designs for reports, proposals, contracts, invoices, presentations, and brochures. - Translated complex data into clear visuals, supporting client growth from 30 → 200. - Built and enforced a unified company style guide for consistent branding.

Oct 2016 - Jun 2021

Orchestra 1st Violin Tutti

Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra · Full-time Performed with orchestra across classical, national, jazz, and film music.

Oct 2016 - Jun 2021

Orchestra 1st Violin Tutti

Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra · Full-time Performed with orchestra across classical, national, jazz, and film music.

Contact

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