Creative Conversations

A sought-after voice in the design and beauty sectors, Zlata has been featured as a guest on multiple podcasts, sharing insights and expertise on the intricate confluence of beauty and design.

MIXST MEssages podcast

With a solid background across multiple creative industries, Zlata Nikonovskaya founded Z&R Design in 2013. Over the last decade, she has been diligently expanding her portfolio, with a range of projects including event spaces and brand development. Zlata's wealth of experience, predominantly in the Beauty, Health, and Tech sectors, has fueled the creation of numerous innovative and captivating projects.
This creative proficiency has not gone unnoticed. Zlata is a recipient of multiple awards from GDUSA, a revered honor in the design industry, reinforcing her track record of creative excellence. Her collaborative ventures include esteemed clients such as Fenty Beauty, Ole Henriksen, Marc Jacobs Beauty, KVD, Face Reality Skincare, Hearst Companies, Biossance, JVN, and Senté. This illustrious list of collaborations stands testament to Zlata's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional work and maintaining her relevance in the dynamic creative field.

Beyond Beauty Podcast

In this episode of the Beyond Beauty podcast, the host interviews Zlata, a talented designer, retoucher, and entrepreneur. Zlata shares her creative journey, from her early artistic inclinations supported by her family to her collegiate art programs. She details her move to the US, her evolution in the graphic design field, and her experiences in various creative roles. Overcoming challenges, Zlata transitioned from eyewear design aspirations to establishing her own successful design firm, tackling a wide array of projects with a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in the ever-changing design industry.