About Me.

d.garuchava@udk-berlin.de

+49 157 53071293

Exploring the space between physical craft and new gen culture - creating objects, tools, and experiences that invite reflection and connection.

Whether I’m prototyping a speculative object, shaping a digital interface, or building an immersive visual story, I approach every project with curiosity, precision, and a commitment to creating meaningful relatable experiences.

Experience

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Design Research Assistant

DFKI - German Center of Artificial Intelligence

'25 - 2026

Worked on AI design research for innovation departments of SAP, Bundesdruckerei and developed a personal research paper on a design of intuitive qualitative interviewing tools.

Design Research Assistant

DFKI - German Center of Artificial Intelligence

'25 - 2026

Worked on AI design research for innovation departments of SAP, Bundesdruckerei and developed a personal research paper on a design of intuitive qualitative interviewing tools.

Creative Director, USA

Mykki Blanco / Stay close to music, USA

'22 - 2023

Supervised creative direction for album launch visuals. Produced 3D animation and motion design for the music video "STEPS" and contributed production design for "French Lessons".

Creative Director, USA

Mykki Blanco / Stay close to music, USA

'22 - 2023

Supervised creative direction for album launch visuals. Produced 3D animation and motion design for the music video "STEPS" and contributed production design for "French Lessons".

Production Designer

Invasive Modifications, Georgia/Tbilisi

'23

Directed and lead conceptual ideation to production of a multi-medium project, blending surreal aesthetics with immersive world-building.

Production Designer

Invasive Modifications, Georgia/Tbilisi

'23

Directed and lead conceptual ideation to production of a multi-medium project, blending surreal aesthetics with immersive world-building.

Junior Designer

Living Objects Georgia/Tbilisi

'21 - 2022

Assistance in designing and developed a range of modular, space-efficient furniture for urban living environments, focusing on adaptability, sustainable materials, and streamlined CAD-driven manufacturing processes.

Junior Designer

Living Objects Georgia/Tbilisi

'21 - 2022

Junior Designer

Flying Fox Advertisement, Georgia/Tbilisi

'20

Assisted in the development of flat design assets, brand illustrations, and digital graphics using Illustrator. Supported senior designers on visual identity projects.

Junior Designer

Flying Fox Advertisement, Georgia/Tbilisi

'20

Assisted in the development of flat design assets, brand illustrations, and digital graphics using Illustrator. Supported senior designers on visual identity projects.

Freelance Motion Designer & Animator

Georgia & International

'20 - present

Working with brands, studios, and artists to create motion graphics, animated visuals, and cinematic sequences that bring ideas to life. Projects range from music videos and digital campaigns to experimental visual storytelling.

Freelance Motion Designer & Animator

Georgia & International

'20 - present

Software Stack

CAD

Fusion 360 / Rhino / Blender / Sketch Up

CAD

Fusion 360 / Rhino / Blender / Sketch Up

Adobe Creative Suite

Video to image editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Video to image editing

Motion Design

After effects / Toon Boom / Touchdesigner

Motion Design

After effects / Toon Boom / Touchdesigner

Programming - Machine learning

Python / Swift / Tensorflow

Years of experience

Education

'22 - 2027

UDK Berlin

Product Design BA

'21 - 2022

Academy of Arts Georgia

Animation / Motion Design BA

'19 - 2021

CGMA Academy

Animation / Charachter Design Program

Accomplishments

'25

Salone Del Mobile

Universität der Künste Berlin Exhibitor

'23

Museum of Louvre

Invited contemporary program participant

'22

Ministry of Culture Young Creatives Grant

support for an independent design research project

Georgian

Native

English

German

Russian