Published by Leonardo Calcagno
Who are you :
My name is Aida, I live in Armenia where I completed my Bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and informatics, but I always wanted to be an artist because I believe that you are what you create. So I have decided to take courses in graphic design. As now I am very passionate about it, I’ve decided to take my Master’s degree in graphic design.
One of my hobbies is learning foreign languages, but my favorite one is the Italian language, which became more than just a hobby as I even worked as an Italian translator-interpreter for an Italian movie.
In my free time, I like painting with dried flower leaves aka oshibana.
Your current job :
Currently, I work as a graphic and mobile game designer.
In which city are you located?
I live in Yerevan.
A word to define what kind of worker you are :
Eager and dedicated
What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..)
Apps: Behance, Pinterest, Facebook.
Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe after effects.
What does your office space look like?
My office is very luminous and clean decorated with a lot of exotic plants. I never get too tired or bored as I often play board games in the office with my co-workers during our free time. I consider my house as my second workplace as most of my designs I create at home.
What kind of music do you listen to when you are working?
The music I listen depends on the mood I’m in and the projects I’m working on. For example David Bowie, Beth Hart, Jacob Gurevitsch, Milky Chance etc.
Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work?
Be organized: clearly, have an imagination what is your mission for that day.
What tips would you give to improve productivity?
Taking breaks from time to time and listen to music that motivates you.
You’re better than your colleagues to :
applause with one hand lol.
What is the best advice anyone has given you?
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”
What is your best tip for saving time?
Do what you want and do what you love and your time will never be wasted.
What is your routine start and end of the day?
My smartphone.
Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not you go without?
My notebook, where I take notes about my ideas.
facebook.com/aida.sharabkhanyan | behance.net/aidasharabaac | linkedin.com/in/aidasharabkhanyan36149