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Hi, I'm Nicole.
I design things.
DESIGN & CREATIVE DIRECTION
UX/UI, Product Design, Branding & Print
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I craft bold, cohesive brand experiences that connect deeply with people.
By distilling complex ideas to their essence, I create impactful, meaningful designs that seamlessly unite purpose with form and function. My work spans digital, mobile, and print, bringing brands to life through thoughtful design that inspires, engages, and leaves a lasting impression at every touchpoint.
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MY LATEST WORK. SEE MORE >
Experience
2014-2024
Studio 6 Creative
ALPHA1 CREATIVE
Creative Director
After a decade in client-side design, it was time for a more creative approach to satiate my passion for unique design experiences and project challenges. My own consultancy offers a wide range of clients and design styles.
My favorite clients/non-profit organizations include The Burning Man Project & San Francisco Pride.
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2006-2013
Bank of America
Senior Art Director
Design lead for online channels, ATM and mobile banking solutions. Developed a comprehensive design solution for the merger of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and Countrywide Mortgage.
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Start-ups
Busse Design
Occam's Web
Studio 6 Creative
Founder / Creative Director
Dot Com 1.0 provided many opportunities to rethink the agency model. I've started 3 companies and wore every hat imaginable.
2014
Walmart Labs
Senior Art Director
Designed and developed Walmart's very first responsive, mobile-first e-commerce design solution for Walmart Grocery with a very lean, agile & dedicated team of subject matter experts.
2018-2022
RapidAPI
Head of Brand Design
Product, Brand, and Marketing design leader.
Designing since 1995
Some of the places I've worked
2023-2024
Featureform
Head of Design
Product, Brand, and Marketing design leader.
Design Education
Academy of Art University
BFA, Graphic Design
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA & Honors and Distinction
Student Body Representative, Graphic Design Department
Faculty - Graphic Design Department
Microsoft
Pentagram Design
Landor Associates
Hornal Anderson Design Works
Animatrix
PayPal
CONTACT
Thank you for taking the time to view my work. If you like what you've seen, I'd love to discuss the possibilities.
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Tel: 1-510-384-6489