Glikeriya

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Glikeriya is a multidisciplinary graphic designer and urbanist thinking, observing, designing, experimenting, sketching, DJ-ing, and living in New York.

Currently art directing Pixel

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Her career began in an unconventional setting as the owner of an underground techno club in a post-Soviet factory, which she transformed into a cultural landmark in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Over the past seven years, Glikeriya has organized numerous events and festivals, collaborating with artists worldwide. She also introduced the influential lifestyle magazine “The Village” to Kazakhstan, significantly impacting the local media landscape. Additionally, she has been a vital supporter of local businesses, providing them with affordable spaces and fostering a creative community.

Besides organizational and legal responsibilities, Glikeriya managed all visual communications for her venue, leaving a lasting mark on the poster culture in Kazakhstan.

Growing up in a family of civil engineers and biologists, she developed her graphic style with a mix of technical precision and scientific curiosity. Her style is systematic yet playful and experimental, reflecting her interests in worldbuilding, technical innovation, community creation, and developing identities for various venues and events.

She is curious about graphic design education, third spaces, and cultural experimental events that bring people from different backgrounds together. Glikeriya is also interested in graphic design as a tool for building a sense of belonging for various social groups, combining it with deep research about the socio-cultural impact of capitalism on younger generations.

Work experience

Pixel Inc.:
Art Director
2025 — present

Vzletnaya Cultural Center:
Co-founder, Art Director
2015-2022

The Village Lifestyle Magazine:
Co-Owner, Art Director
2017-2018
The Steppe Lifestyle Magazine:
Senior Graphic Designer
2016-2017
Any Key Post Production Studio:

Graphic Designer
2015-2016

Education

Rhode Island School of Design
MFA Graphic Design — 2024

Brown University
Modern Culture and Media — 2024

KazGASA
BFA Graphic Design — 2015

UNESCO School of Fine Arts & Design
Secondary education — 2010

Work Recognition & Awards

  Interview for BLVD X
    Interview for Vlast
       Digital Forest project showcase
           Calvert Journal Article
               Mixmag Project recognition

  Fellowship Award RISD 2022
   Adobe Creative Retreat Participant

Teaching experience

RISD, 2022–2024

UnMaking Studio
(prof. Ramon Tejada)

Design Studio 4
(prof. Elizabeth Goodspeed)

Design Studio 4
(Hammett Nurosi)

Volunteer & Internships

It’s Nice That:
‘Nicer Tuesdays’ volunteer (events production)
2024 — present

Creative Lives in Progress:
volunteer (event production)
2025 — present

(add)ventures
production studio intern — 2023

Fingers
design studio intern — 2015