Lidia Vajda

Lidia Vajda is a communications specialist and project lead with 7 years of international experience.

Based in Bangkok with a global footprint across Europe and the US, her background spans the full project management lifecycle, from initial research to production and final execution.

My background spans the full lifecycle of project management: from initial research and strategic planning to production & final execution. This end-to-end approach allows me to transform complex programmatic goals into strategic storytelling, influential media campaigns, and engaging narratives across social media and digital platforms.

Services

- Produce clear, effective communications materials, including project documentation, website copy, research summaries, web features, social media content, award submissions, and presentations.
- Develop and execute communication strategies tailored to cultural, creative, and sustainability-focused projects.
- Lead project management across multicultural environments, coordinating timelines, collaborators, deliverables, and cross-team communication.
- Provide creative consulting to refine narratives, strengthen messaging, and align communication goals with artistic and organisational vision.
- Create content across platforms, ensuring consistency of voice and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Manage social media channels end-to-end, from content planning and editorial calendars to posting, monitoring engagement, and optimizing performance.
- Craft stories and digital narratives that resonate across diverse audiences and support community and stakeholder engagement.
- Serve as the first point of contact for media, handling press requests, inquiries, and scheduling.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, and cultural publications.
- Oversee all communications with the press, including press releases, media kits, interviews, and follow-ups.
- Identify and explore partnership opportunities with cultural institutions, brands, and organisations for increased visibility and project development.
- Research relevant awards, grants, and funding programmes that align with an organisation’s goals and project ambitions.
- Write and coordinate submissions for international competitions, awards, and funding opportunities.
- Maintain and update comprehensive tracking systems for awards, grants, deadlines, and application progress.

Projects

Bangkok Climate Action Week (BKKCAW) 2025 — communications support

Bangkok 1899 — brand refinement

Creatives for Climate Action - Thailand (CCAT) Global Hub — program coordinator

Creatives for Climate Action - Thailand (CCAT) Toolkit — consultant

Creatives for Climate Action - Thailand (CCAT) — project coordinator

Creative Migration (East) - communications & program manager

URBA — architecture studio communication management

Garland Magazine — writing

Here & There — cultural exchange program project coordinator & communications

The Ratchaprasong Art Maze — public art festival communication management

BUKRUK II — urban arts festival art & event manager

Onomatopee — project space, publisher intern

2024 - Communications and Program Manager at Creative Migration
2022 - 2024 Freelance Writer and Communications Manager
(Full-time parenting career break)
2016-2018 Here & There, Project Coordinator and Communications, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Thailand
2016 The Ratchaprasong Art Maze, Communications Manager, Bangkok, Thailand
2015-2016 BUKRUK II Urban Arts Festival, Art & Event Coordinator, Bangkok, Thailand
2015 Onomatopee, Internship, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
2013 Creative Mornings, Event Organiser, Budapest, Hungary
2012-2013 defo Labor, Project Manager Assistant, Budapest, Hungary
2014-2015 Design Academy Eindhoven, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Social Design MA (unfinished, but life-changing experience)
2009-2012 Bachelor of Arts, Art and Design Theory, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest
2011 Köln International School of Design, Cologne, Germany, BA Integrated Design - Erasmus Scholarship
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Hungarian (Native)
Thai (Basic communication skills)

Certifications

by Canva Design School

I completed "The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design" course by Canva Design School, where I sharpened my ability to design with empathy and translate user insights into impactful, human-centric solutions. Through the course’s structured approach—spanning the inspiration, ideation, and implementation phases—I gained hands-on experience in conducting user interviews, framing design challenges, and facilitating participatory prototyping to develop and validate creative strategies.

May, 2026

The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design

by Coursera

I completed the Generative AI for Sustainability course, where I explored the intersection of emerging technology and environmental stewardship. The program focused on leveraging generative AI to address complex sustainability challenges, including modelling climate change scenarios, optimising resource management, and enhancing ESG reporting. I also critically evaluated the environmental footprint of AI systems themselves, focusing on strategies for responsible deployment that prioritise energy efficiency, inclusivity, and long-term social impact.

April, 2026

Generative AI for Sustainability

by Google

I completed the Google AI Essentials specialisation, where I developed a practical foundation in using generative AI to streamline professional workflows and enhance creative output. The program focused on mastering prompt engineering techniques (such as few-shot prompting) to generate high-quality content, summarise complex information, and assist in strategic decision-making.

Through hands-on projects, I learned to identify opportunities for AI integration within project management and communications while maintaining a strong focus on responsible AI use.

April, 2026

Generative AI Essentials

by Jobs that makesense Asia

I completed the Climate Career Accelerator by Jobs That Make Sense Asia, where I gained a practical understanding of the climate sector and how to transition into impact-driven roles. The program focused on mapping existing skills to real opportunities in sustainability, with insights into emerging roles, hiring expectations, and career pathways across Southeast Asia.

January, 2026

Climate Career Accelerator

by Coursera

I completed the Program Evaluation for Non-Profits course, where I built foundational skills in evaluating the impact and effectiveness of social programs. I learned how to design structured evaluation frameworks, including developing logic models, setting SMART goals, and defining meaningful success metrics.

Through hands-on exercises, I strengthened my ability to collect and analyse data, create surveys, and formulate clear evaluation questions to support evidence-based decision-making.