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NIKA LITAU
About me
Name
Age
Skills
Status
About me
Nika Litau
Second-year architecture student with a passion for sustainable design and a keen interest in creating spaces that harmonise with their environment.
Student
Adobe Photoshop / Archicad / InDesign / SketchUp / LayOut / Blender / Autocad / Revit / Adobe Illustrator / Figma / Rayon Design / Lumion
20
Highlights
Modeling
Visualisation and post production
autocad drafter
interior design
exterior design
architect assistant
Architect assistant
- Supported large-scale projects like a 70,000 sqm theater, led office furniture planning for State Atomic Energy Corporation, conducted site measurements and client interviews, and managed calculations and presentations for project success.
- Saint Petersburg | Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 | Company "Pobeda"
- Adaptability
- Adherence to deadlines
- Excellence Communicator
- Time Management Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Innovative Thinking Skills
Soft skills
- Figma
- Rayon Design
- SketchUp
- 3Ds Max
- Indesign
- Adobe Illustrator
Education
Bachelor degree
- Architecture Bcs, Faculty of Architecture and Engineering , Architecture
- Autodesk Autocad
- Autodesk Revit
- Adobe Photoshop
- Figma
- ArchiCad
- Blender
Hard skills
- University of Bath | Sep 2023 - May 2027 | Bath
Architect | Visualiser | 3D modeling | Artist | Model making
- Designed a custom Romanesque-inspired home on a remote UK island, featuring a red brick facade, asphalt shingle roof, and two structures on a 12x18m plot, prioritising natural light, cross-ventilation, and a traditional layout.
- Bath | Feb 2024 - May 2024 | University of Bath
Architect | Visualiser | 3D modeling | Model making
- Designed a multifunctional amphitheater for the Holburne Museum in Bath, with a stationary iron frame and copper panels to match the museum’s style, including a backstage area, bar, and accessible facilities, with natural lighting to reduce energy use.
- Bath | Jan 2024 - Feb 2024 | University of Bath
Architect | Visualiser | 3D modeling | Model making
- Designed a mobile exhibition room inspired by Robert Capa’s Omaha Beach Landing, 1944, featuring movable exterior spikes to evoke war’s intensity, a confined layout symbolising fear, a ramp for accessibility, and minimal lighting to heighten emotional impact.
- Bath | Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 | University of Bath
graphic designer
ui/ux designer
3d modeling
rayon design
Experience
Nika litau
Graphic Designer | Architect | Visualizer
“office” project
Sep 2024 - Oct 2024
Program Used:
Task:
- AutoCAD: Created detailed floor plans, wall layouts, and furniture arrangements based on site measurements.
- Photoshop: Enhanced visual presentation with textures and detailed renderings.
Task:
- Designed custom furniture and wall elements for a 700-square-metre open-plan office to meet client specifications, focusing on a layout that promotes collaboration while balancing functional zones for productivity and comfort. Conducted site visits for accurate measurements and alignment with the client’s vision.
Projects
July 2024 - Aug 2024
Program Used:
Task:
- AutoCAD: Drafted floor plans, lighting schemes, electrical layouts, and wall designs
Task:
- Assisted in designing the Kamchatka Puppet Theatre, focusing on detailed floor plans, optimized lighting for performances, and safe electrical layouts. Collaborated with the lead architect to ensure designs met functional, aesthetic, and code compliance standards.
“Kamchatka Puppet Theatre” project
“apartment” project
Jun 2024 - July 2024
Program Used:
Task:
- Photoshop: Developed detailed visualisations for textures, materials, and lighting
Task:
- Assisted the lead interior designer in creating a minimalist, modern residential interior with a focus on a calm, cohesive layout. Worked closely under their mentorship to design an open-plan space with clean lines, neutral tones, and high-quality finishes. Conducted site visits to ensure accuracy and optimize the design, integrating natural light and custom furniture for a refined, uncluttered aesthetic.
“business office” project
May 2024 - Jun 2024
Program Used:
Task:
- 3ds Max: Developed photorealistic 3D renderings to showcase lighting, textures, and spatial arrangements.
Task:
- Assisted the lead interior designer with creating visualisations for a modern, vibrant interior with a bold color palette, sleek furniture, and dynamic lighting to reflect a stylish, contemporary aesthetic. Emphasised open spaces and clean lines to enhance functionality and visual appeal, bringing the client’s vision to life with precision and detail.
May 2024 - Jun 2024
Program Used:
Task:
- 3ds Max: Produced photorealistic 3D renderings to showcase textures, lighting, and layout.
Task:
- Created 3D visualisations for a modern, nature-inspired restaurant interior to reflect the client’s vision. Enabled design finalisation before construction through realistic previews, focusing on a warm, inviting ambiance with intimate dining and an elegant bar area.
“restaurant” project
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Program Used:
Task:
- 3ds Max: Created high-quality 3D renderings to capture textures, lighting, and spatial arrangement with precision.
Task:
- Assisted the lead interior designer with developed visualisations for a cozy, nature-inspired children's lounge with playful furniture, warm colours, and natural elements. Emphasised comfort and functionality, incorporating whimsical accents and seating to create an inviting, child-friendly atmosphere aligned with the client’s vision.
“children's room” project
“bakery” project
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Program Used:
Task:
- 3ds Max: Produced photorealistic 3D visualisations to showcase materials, lighting, and layout.
Task:
- Visualized the interior design for a modern bakery in Saint Petersburg, focusing on creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Developed detailed renderings to highlight the design’s elegant color palette, custom furniture, and layout, helping the client envision the final space.
“infant school” project
Sep 2024 - Jan2024
Program Used:
Task:
- SketchUp, Enscape: 3D modeling and rendering of the school
- Figma: Presentation design
- AutoCAD, Rayon Design: Drawings (plans, sections, elevations)
- Photoshop, Procreate: Detailed sectional illustrations and hand-drawn perspectives
Task:
- Designed a 2000 m² sustainable infant school that uses the maple leaf concept to create a nature-oriented environment, blending adaptable indoor-outdoor spaces, energy-efficient features, and thoughtful spatial organization to foster a child-friendly and ecologically harmonious atmosphere.
“artisan” project
Feb 2024 - May 2024
Program Used:
Task:
- SketchUp, Archicad: 3D modeling and rendering of the house
- Figma: Presentation design
- AutoCAD: Drawings (plans, sections, elevations)
- Photoshop, Procreate, Rayon Design: Detailed sectional illustrations and hand-drawn perspectives
Task:
- Designed a Romanesque-inspired home on an abandoned island off the northeastern coast of the UK, tailored to a couple’s personal and professional needs. Created a physical model with red brick facade, maximized natural light, and traditional interior layout, including a main house and a separate jewellery studio.
“thearton” project
Jan 2024 - Feb 2024
Program Used:
Task:
- SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit: 3D modeling and detailed drawings
- Figma: Presentation design
- Procreate: Hand-drawn construction details
Task:
- Designed a multifunctional amphitheatre for events at the Holburne Museum in Bath. Created a physical model and integrated copper-paneled facades and natural lighting to harmonise with the museum’s architecture and garden surroundings.
“witness” project
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
Program Used:
Task:
- SketchUp: 3D modeling of the exhibition room
- Figma: Presentation design
- AutoCAD: Drawings (plans, sections, elevations)
- Photoshop: Enhanced drawing details
Task:
- Designed a mobile exhibition room inspired by war photography, specifically Robert Capa’s "Omaha Beach Landing." Created a physical model with a spiked facade to evoke tension and chaos, a confined layout to convey the fear of war, and minimal lighting to enhance emotional impact.
“ui ux design” projects
Aug 2023 - Present
Program Used:
Task:
- Figma: Designed website layouts and user interfaces, focusing on visual hierarchy and user experience.
- Tilda: Built and published responsive websites with custom design elements for a seamless client experience.
Task:
- Worked as a freelance web designer, creating custom websites for clients using Figma for design and Tilda for development. Delivered visually appealing, user-friendly websites tailored to client needs, ensuring responsive layouts and cohesive branding.
Contact me
nikalitau.11@gmail.com
+44 7450 428751
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