Ilkina Ganbarova

I’m a UI/UX designer, Graphic designer, 2D-Motion designer, Visual Designer, Digital Content creator, Travel blogger

About Me

I’m Ilkina Ganbarova UX/UI Designer based in San Francisco. I specialize in modern design system, user experience and development. I work to keep solutions simple, both in design and code. Working at the junction of beauty and elegance to create strong, lasting and remarkable design. Let’s chat.

UX/UI Design

95%

Graphic Design

85%

Motion Design

70%

125

Projects completed

3670

Cup of coffee

325

Satisfied clients

25

Conferences

Services

UI/UX design

User-Centered Design, Wireframing & Prototyping, Interaction Design, Design Systems, User Research & Testing, Information Architecture, Responsive Design, Client Collaboration

Graphic Design

Visual Communication, Typography, Design Theory, Color Theory, Logo & Branding, Packaging Design, Digital Advertising, Illustration, Print Design, User Interface Design, Creative Direction, Motion Graphics

2D Motion Design

Graphic Design Principles, Storyboard Scripts, Explainer Videos, Character Design, Animation Techniques, Motion Graphics, Timing & Rhythm, 2D Animation

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Experience

2023

Figma's Annual Conference

San Francisco

2019

UX Alive Istanbul Conference & Workshop

Istanbul Turkey

2018

UX Alive Berlin Conference & Workshop

Berlin Germany

2018-2019

2D Motion Graphics/Animation

Code Academy- Baku, Azerbaijan.

2017-2018

Graphic and Web Design

Code Academy- Baku, Azerbaijan.

2013-2017

International Relationships

Azerbaijan State University of Economics- Baku, Azerbaijan.

2009-2013

Pianist

Azerbaijan State Music College – Baku, Azerbaijan.

August 2022-February 2025

UX/Visual Designer

Amazon Web Services(AWS) - San Francisco,California,USA.

November 2020-August 2022

Visual Designer

Sage Intacct Inc. - San Jose,California,USA.

March 2020-November 2020

UX/UI Designer

Senpex - On-Demand Delivery Service - San Jose, California

August 2019-March 2020

UX/UI Designer

FITT Finder Inc. - Palo Alto, California, USA.

May 2018-August 2019

UX/UI Designer

Smart Spinal Solutions Inc. - Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

June-Aug 2017

Graphic Design Intern

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management - Crans Montana, Switzerland.

June - August 2016

Graphic Design Intern

AIESEC Lublin - Lublin,Poland.

Portfolio

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UX/UI

AWS App Studio Production Screens: Design Showcase

AWS App Studio Production Screens: Design Showcase

The App Studio Production Design Showcase involved designing 100+ screens, covering key flows such as Admin Hub, Builder Hub, Data Pages, Automations, Account, Settings, and Runtime App screens. This project defined the UI style for one of Amazon’s largest low-code/no-code platforms, focusing on clarity, aesthetics, and usability to create a seamless, user-friendly experience that reflects App Studio’s brand values.
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Branding

AWS AppStudio Brand Design

AWS AppStudio Brand Design

AWS App Studio, one of AWS’s most significant low-code app platforms, required a strong and distinctive visual identity. This project involved an in-depth brand exploration, presenting three unique concepts that defined the product’s brand vision through diverse visual branding styles. Each concept was designed to align with AWS’s innovation-driven approach, ensuring a scalable and cohesive identity that resonates with both technical and business users.
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Rebranding/ UX,UI

Sage Intacct Rebranding Project

Sage Intacct Rebranding Project

The Sage Intacct Rebranding was a major transformation for Sage, focused on elevating its brand identity and reinforcing its connection with customers. The rebrand aimed to tell Sage’s story through the lens of its customers, highlighting their successes as a testament to the company's value. Additionally, the project established a distinctive and cohesive visual identity, ensuring brand consistency and strengthening recognition across all touchpoints.
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2D-Motion/Animation

Interactive & Engaging Animations

Interactive & Engaging Animations

This collection showcases 2D motion graphic micro-animations, UI dashboard animations, and interactive animations designed to enhance user engagement and storytelling. Each animation is crafted to bring interfaces to life, improve usability, and create seamless transitions that guide users intuitively through digital experiences. These motion elements not only add visual appeal but also reinforce branding and functionality, ensuring a smooth and engaging interaction across various platforms.
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UX/UI

Hexagon Design System: Component Styles

Hexagon Design System: Component Styles

Hexagon was the Design System for AWS’s low-code/no-code apps, serving as the foundation for components across its product suite. Key contributions included designing a new color palette, standardizing components, and ensuring consistency and scalability. Each component was meticulously crafted for all interaction states and optimized for light and dark modes, delivering a cohesive, accessible, and polished user experience.
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UX/UI

AWS App Studio Visual Assets

AWS App Studio Visual Assets

Designed a unique AI robot mascot, custom swag, and stickers for the AWS App Studio launch at re:Invent 2023. These assets reinforced brand identity, enhanced user engagement, and aligned with AWS’s innovation in AI and low-code/no-code solutions.
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UX/UI

Lia Smart Device

Lia Smart Device

Lia was developed to enhance core stability and core strength through daily goals designed to build muscle memory and improve posture. This project involved designing mobile app screens that integrate seamlessly with the Lia smart device, ensuring a cohesive user experience. The app provides personalized guidance to help users track progress, achieve their fitness goals, and maintain proper posture throughout their daily routines.
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UX/UI

Moving Company LA

Moving Company LA

Moving Company Los Angeles is a full-service moving company offering door-to-door transportation for belongings. The website and app design were developed to provide users with a seamless experience, allowing them to easily obtain customized quotes, explore available services, and gain insights into the entire moving process. Additionally, the platform integrates a simple and secure payment system, ensuring a smooth and convenient transaction process for customers.
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UX/UI

Woooz Dating App

Woooz Dating App

Woooz is an innovative dating application designed to match users based on a series of personalized questions. The app’s name, derived from the concept of "wooing" someone, reflects its focus on fostering meaningful connections. Woooz offers a unique opportunity for users to match with celebrities and enjoy exclusive experiences, such as being a VIP guest at festivals. The platform combines modern matchmaking algorithms with high-profile social experiences, creating an engaging and dynamic user experience.
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Editorial

Healthier You Fitness Tracker Journal

Healthier You Fitness Tracker Journal

Healthier You is a comprehensive health tracker journal designed to help users monitor and improve their fitness journey. The app consolidates vital information on workouts, nutrition, and daily achievements, enabling users to track their progress, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary adjustments to their routines. With a user-friendly interface, Healthier You empowers individuals to continuously advance toward their health and wellness goals while fostering a sustainable and informed lifestyle.
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Logo & Branding

Ilkinaland Logo

Ilkinaland Logo

Ilkinaland is my personal brand, created as a platform for sharing insights on travel and design. The brand is grounded in the belief that travel enriches our lives by offering an opportunity to step beyond our everyday realities and explore new perspectives. To convey this uplifting message, I incorporated a "smile" icon as the central element of the logo, symbolizing the joy and positivity that travel brings. Through this blog, I aim to inspire others to embrace new experiences and cultivate a life of creativity and exploration.
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Logo & Branding

Petstop Logo & Branding

Petstop Logo & Branding

The Pet Store project included the creation of a complete brand identity, encompassing the logo, corporate identity, website, and mobile app design. The store offers a variety of animal supplies and pet accessories, catering to the needs of pet owners. The branding was developed to convey warmth, trust, and reliability, while the digital platforms were designed to provide a seamless, user-friendly experience for customers to browse products and make purchases. The project aimed to establish a cohesive and engaging identity that resonates with pet owners and enhances their shopping experience.
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UX/UI

Petstop Website and App Design

Petstop Website and App Design

The Petstop project focused on designing an intuitive and user-friendly website and mobile app for a pet store offering a wide range of pet supplies and pet food. The platform features an advanced filter option that allows users to easily browse products by price and categories, streamlining the shopping experience. Additionally, the website includes a blog section where pet owners can share their personal stories, fostering a sense of community. The design prioritizes seamless navigation, ensuring an engaging and efficient experience for pet owners looking to meet their pets' needs.
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Logo & Branding

Woooz Logo & Branding

Woooz Logo & Branding

The Woooz branding project centered around the concept of "to woo someone," which is reflected in the logo design for a dating application based in Russia. The app fosters meaningful connections by requiring users to answer 20 questions per day to create matches. Additionally, Woooz integrates with JARA, a prominent Russian music festival, offering users the unique opportunity to connect with celebrities and experience the festival as VIP guests. The branding was designed to resonate with the youthful, energetic spirit of the platform while ensuring it stands out in the competitive dating app market.
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UX/UI

"Unique" Photography Agency Website

"Unique" Photography Agency Website

The Unique project involved designing a dynamic photography website for an online photo agency. The website serves as a comprehensive platform, hosting an extensive image library that is easily searchable through a robust search engine, enabling users to quickly find the perfect images. In addition to the image gallery, the site offers a range of photography services for regular clients, providing timely access to new photos as needed. The design prioritizes user experience, ensuring intuitive navigation and seamless access to both the image database and services.
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References

Arif Movsumzada

Smart Spinal Solutions CEO & Founder

Ilkina produces a high level of work while consistently maintaining high standards for quality and accuracy. I’m very grateful for her contributions and very confident that she has the intelligence, work ethic to add value wherever she works.

Dmitry Nebeduhin

Director of Product Design, HackerRank

I worked directly with Ilkina as her design leader. She is very talented and passionate for her work. Her creativity and desire to meet customer expectations make her the ideal designer for any company.

Shane Chiu

Sr. Director, Digital Marketing, Sage Intacct

I’ve been extremely impressed with Ilkina’s skills as her manager, commitment to her works, and creativity in the design projects. I have no doubt she will bring the same enthusiasm, rigor, and dedication to her new roles.

Ahmed AbouElezz

CEO & Founder, FITT Finder

Ilkina worked for our company for a year. Her work is extremely inspired, she is always looking for the next challenge, never afraid to push her limits. Her passion is not only applied to her work, also shines through her relations.

Kristen Chou

Sr. Marketing Programs Manager, Sage Intacct

I’m glad that I had a chance to work with Ilkina in the same team. She’s a great teammate, has always been willing to offer her assistance to the team. She takes on projects that require both high levels of creativity and technical skills and frequently works under very tight deadlines.

Julia Bracht

Demand Generation Marketing, Envoy

Ilkina is bright, articulate, and hard working. Her enthusiasm for the job comes through in all she does. She has a positive attitude that makes her a pleasure to work with and is one of the reasons she was so well-like by her coworkers.

Anar Mammadov

Co-Founder at Senpex Technologies

Ilkina is one individual I have worked with who uniquely stands out. During the time we worked together, her skills and understanding of our company’s brand and mission helped our team successfully deliver better service for our customers. Ilkina is a delight to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again.

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