About Kristina Gabrielyan

Human Touch with High Tech, about Kristina Gabrielyan, Visual Designer utilizing AI

Design Journey: Childhood Passion to Professional

I discovered design through creatively sourced copies of Photoshop and architectural software from the early internet's back channels, IYKYK 😉. What began as late-night experimentation became an all-consuming love affair with visual storytelling. Don't ask to see my early design work, though. That goes with me to the grave.

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Building Design Skills in Global Health Communication

After cutting my teeth at an interior design studio and earning my degree in Communication Design (go CSUN Matadors!), I joined the global team at AIDS Healthcare Foundation. There, I learned to tackle sensitive health topics with creativity and cultural nuance—making life-saving information accessible through thoughtful design. You can find my work during my time there here. It was rewarding to know my impact on a global scale, but I was ready to settle down, refine my style, and dive deeper into work that felt more personally connected to my personal creative vision.

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Going Freelance in Southern California/Los Angeles

Four years later, I went freelance and started working with and consulting with local Southern California hospitality brands and small businesses who were tired of blending into the background. My approach combines bold, story-driven design with psychology and emerging tech.

This work inspired me to create Synthesis Creative Co.—my first business venture that will expand on these services while adding a collection of humorous merch to the mix. Stay tuned for the official launch!

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Experience

May 2020 – Present
Freelance

Creative Consultant & Designer

·      Through a strategic fusion of data-driven marketing, impactful design, and emerging technologies, I deliver high-performance results while leading cross-disciplinary collaborations.

·      Delivered a 150% average increase in digital visibility across platforms within six months by leveraging psychological insights, trend analysis, and narrative-led branding.

·      Orchestrated viral campaigns surpassing 1M+ views and 200% engagement spikes, driven by timely content, trend fluency, and audience psychology.

·      Elevated client conversion rates by 40% through tailored brand experiences and precision-targeted campaigns that resonate emotionally and strategically.

Sep 2020 – Jan 2024
AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Global Advocacy Media Design Specialist

·     Translated complex public health issues into visually compelling campaigns, making sensitive topics like HIV retention and condom use globally relatable and locally impactful.

·     Created culturally resonant design materials across continents—Africa, Europe, South America, and the U.S.—boosting audience engagement by ~30%.     

·      Led creative direction for the Girls Act campaign, transforming educational messaging into bold, disruptive media that drove a 45% rise in engagement and clinic visits.

Nov 2017 – Sep 2019
Guerin Design & Development

Office & Project Operations Manager

·     Oversaw project lifecycles from inception to delivery—managing budgets, timelines, and procurement—leading to a ~20% reduction in delays.

·     Optimized internal operations and workflows, accelerating project turnaround time by ~15%.     

·     Handled accounts payable/receivable and monthly reconciliations with a 95% average accuracy rate.

·     Spearheaded weekly performance reviews to monitor engagement, resulting in a 10% boost in client retention and 5% revenue growth.

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