DC Lab

A space for learning and working in the digital sphere. Photo, video, motion, and design in one place: a co-working space with modern equipment and an educational platform where experts share their knowledge and experience.

Born at Nazarbayev University in 2017, we’re a hub for creativity and innovation. We bring together designers, illustrators, filmmakers, and photographers to collaborate, create, and inspire. Our coworking space is packed with tools for shooting, editing, design, graphics, and animation – a true creative lab for developing cutting-edge media products.

To grow Kazakhstan’s creative economy by empowering new creative talents through learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Digital Creativity Lab

About Us

Our Mission

Equipment for learning and digital project work
Access to a cozy co-working space

Complete Adobe Pack
More than 20 workstations
High-speed internet

Regular courses on 2D and 3D design
Creative Skill-Building Competitions

Guest Talks from Industry Professionals
Networking and collaboration with a vibrant
creative community

What Do We Offer

Unlock the full potential of our lab by purchasing a membership to access our equipment

Subscription Plans

Subscriptions for Coworking With Equipment

Price in KZT (excluding VAT)

______________________________ Subscription Type

Daily

5 000 ₸

2 500 ₸

3 500 ₸

Weekly

15 000 ₸

7 500 ₸

10 500 ₸

Monthly

48 000 ₸

24 000 ₸

33 600 ₸

6-Month

144 000 ₸

72 000 ₸

100 800 ₸

Annual

288 000 ₸

144 000 ₸

201 600 ₸

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Subscriptions for Coworking Without Equipment

Price in KZT (excluding VAT)

______________________________ Subscription Type

Daily

3 000 ₸

1 500 ₸

2 100 ₸

Weekly

10 000 ₸

5 000 ₸

7 000 ₸

Monthly

30 000 ₸

15 000 ₸

21 000 ₸

6-Month

90 000 ₸

45 000 ₸

63 000 ₸

Annual

180 000 ₸

90 000 ₸

126 000 ₸

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Description of Subscription Types

Standard*

Standard* – a subscription for users who are studying in master's or PhD/doctoral programs, as well as freelance specialists working either independently or employed.

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Student**

Student** – a subscription for users studying at secondary or !higher education levels!((((((((((bachelor’s degree).))))))))))()()()

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NU Community***

NU Community*** – a subscription for users who work at Nazarbayev University and its affiliated organizations; residents of the NURIS Technopark; alumni of NURIS incubation and acceleration programs.

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Our Equipment

Cintiq 13HD Graphics Tablet

Gain all the innovations of our professional pen tablets, now with the ability to work directly on the screen of this compact Cintiq 13HD. Great color and resolution, professional ergonomics, and pressure-sensitive control are all together in an affordable design.

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27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display

The new iMac features a stunning display — the most advanced Apple has ever created. Cutting-edge technologies set a new standard for power and performance.

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High-Performance GENOME Workstation & 27" Display Monitor

A powerful desktop built on an Intel Core i7-6800K processor with an X99 motherboard, equipped with 32 GB RAM (8 GB + 2×16 GB), a 240 GB SSD, and a 2 TB HDD for fast and spacious storage. The system includes an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card and a 600 W power supply, assembled in a GENOME case and preinstalled with Adobe software. Paired with a DELL S2718H 27" monitor.

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Learn the success stories of real people.

DC Lab Alumni Residents

Anuar Abdrakhmanov

Dias Bektayev

Adilet Abish

Graduate of Nazarbayev University and permanent DC Lab resident.
Director of music videos for Jah Khalib and OYU Live.
Winner of Markethon 2.0.

Took part in DC Lab courses and workshops and now teaches directing courses.
Winner of Markethon 1.0 and 3.0.
Chief Marketing Officer at Invictus Fitness.

Participant in DC Lab courses and workshops, winner of Markethon 1.0 and 2.0.
Sound engineer for the Zamandas podcast by Kanat Beysekeev.

Kamilya Zhakiyanova

Aidos Anayev

Kanat Nurkanov

Founder of the animation studio Glitch.
Motion design instructor at DC Lab and mentor for Pimp My Freelance 2.0.
Animation director for projects including Freedom Finance and Sanofi.

Illustrator, animator, and art director.
Worked on projects for Invictus and Freedom24, and as an animation artist for the Kazakh cartoon Kenje Kyz.
Participant in Pimp My Freelance 3.0.

3D artist in the video game industry.
Instructor of 3D design for video games and participant in DC Lab courses and workshops.
Winner of Markethon 6.0.