Kerli Virk-Risti
Senior Designer
Currently I am a Senior Designer at Rimi Baltic's Omnichannel Marketing Team and Digital Product Development Competence Centre. My focus is on creating the design system for the Rimi digital channels using Figma, conducting user tests, and enhancing brand visuals. I work in an Agile environment, collaborating with teams to deliver user-friendly and visually appealing digital solutions. With over 10 years of experience in the field of graphic design, I have had the privilege of being a key player in a wide array of projects. Throughout my career, I have worked on a range of design projects, from signage systems to web designs, and my work has been recognized with awards from Estonian Design Awards and Europe Design Awards, including a recent accolade for website design.
In addition to my design expertise, I have developed skills in utilizing AI tools to enhance my creative process. I am skilled in using Adobe programs integrated with AI features, Midjourney for generating innovative design concepts, and ChatGPT for optimizing content creation and brainstorming sessions. These AI tools have allowed me to streamline workflows, explore new creative directions, and deliver high-quality results efficiently. My interest in AI usage in design reflects my commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and continuously improving my craft.
EDUCATION
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Software Development Academy, Python programming and Frontend development, 2021–2024
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Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA), Graphic design BA 2009–2012
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Pallas University of Applied Sciences, applied higher education in Media and Advertising 2008–2009
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Tallinna Merekalda kool (High School) 1996–2008
EMPLOYMENT
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Rimi Baltic AS, Senior Designer 2023–…
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Stuudio Stuudio GD OÜ, board member and graphic designer 2019–2023
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Freelance graphic designer 2010–2015
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Estonian Academy of Arts, Graphic Design Department, lecturer 2013–…
LANGUAGE
Estonian: Native language
English: Fluent
AWARDS
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Estonian Design Awards 2013, exhibition “Here We Are! The First Century of Estonian Film”, bronze award
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Estonian Design Awards 2014, book “Kaamos. Eesti mood täna”, gold award
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Estonian Design Awards 2016, Sunorek product catalogues, silver award
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Estonian 25 of Most Beautiful Books 2018, “EKA. The New Building of Estonian Academy of Arts”
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Estonian 25 of Most Beautiful Books 2019, “TAB 2019: Beauty Matters”
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The Golden Egg Awards 2020, Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) 2019 branding, silver award
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The Golden Egg Awards 2020, Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) catalogue, gold award
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The Golden Egg Awards 2020, City of Tartu Signage System and Infographics, gold award
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The Golden Egg Awards 2021 Tallinn 2035 development strategy website infographics, bronze award
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European Design Awards 2022 Tallinn 2035 development strategy website, silver award