Akbayan
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Akbayan looking out over a city skyline at dusk

Hi! I'm Akbayan, a product designer who also builds what she designs.

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About me

I start with research, then look for ideas and solutions that ease real human pain.

I design and build websites and apps, now with the help of AI.

I studied Robotics, so I can build what I design. Lately I build with AI, which makes development faster and more affordable.

Now in Zurich, learning German. A young mom, curious about how trust is built, in children and adults.

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Selected work

IQUP app screens IQUPMuslim super app with a built-in library · Lead product designer2024 InspirED BCBrand identity and website for a Canadian non-profit · Website designer2025

Other projects

Work experience

  • Freelance · Canadian companiesLead designerInspirED BC, Shajara Capital, Bioscience Global, Intelligent TherapyOct 2025 – Mar 2026
  • Galamat Tech, AlmatyUX/UI designer · IQUPMay – Dec 2024
  • NURCE, Nazarbayev UniversityUX/UI designerOct 2023 – Dec 2024
  • Eurasia Foundation of Central AsiaGraphic designerMar 2023 – May 2024
  • Tech CultureUX/UI designerNov 2022 – Feb 2023
  • SuperdaoUX/UI researcherJun – Nov 2022

Education

BSc in Robotics and Mechatronics, Nazarbayev University, 2023.

Nazarbayev University diploma: Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Mechatronics
Research paper · IEEE ICCAS 2023 Design and Development of an In-Pipe Mobile Robot for Pipeline Inspection with AI Defect Detection System ↗

Contact

If you have a project in mind, or just want to talk about design, I'd be happy to hear from you.