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Didn’t see you there.

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I’m Nicole, a UX, graphic, and web designer dedicated to tackling problems in need of intuitive, empathy-driven solutions. I’m inspired by growth, innovation, and aesthetics. I live for opportunities to use these passions to make a positive impact on the world. My previous experience in graphic design, HTML, and sociology infused with humor make up the foundation for my approach to collaborating on robust experiences.

I’ve had an affinity for creativity ever since I could pick up a crayon. For the last 12 years, I have built my design skills by working with an array of wonderfully diverse clients and companies. My prior professional experience, combined with my background in sociology, became the foundation of my evolution into Experience Design. Turns out, my constant doodling, inconvenient empathy, and relentless curiosity as a kid was good for something! We love a full-circle moment.

All joking aside…I love design, and there is nothing else I’d rather be doing as a career. When I’m not designing, you can find me hanging out with my partner and cat, sending memes to my best friends, enjoying the outdoors, or satisfying my wanderlust.

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“Nicole is a talented designer and a caring teammate. She’s quick to bring ideas to a project and is cheerfully receptive to feedback to iterate with her team and with clients to evolve the work to its full potential. I had the pleasure of working as her manager for a few years and would welcome the opportunity to work with her again.”

Mandy Knapp, Creative Director

“I hired Nicole to create a site for my work as a writer, and she did a terrific job. Her work is consistently creative, personalized, and careful. I didn’t have a vision of what success would look like, but she did — and the results were great. She figured out the right aesthetic, and made it happen. I’ll gladly work with her again.”

Evan Osnos, Staff Writer at The New Yorker

“Nicole’s careful listening ability, combined with savvy technical skills and innate design ability, sent my project OVER THE TOP in success! Her focus, dogged can-do attitude, professionalism were a relief in this world of people not putting their money where their mouths are, so to speak. Nicole is the REAL DEAL, and I have the proof!”

Donna Wolfe, Special Events Consultant

“Nicole designed an author website for me in advance of the publication of my book, Sons of Wichita. Her design sensibility was spot on and she got was I looking for right off the bat. She’s a real pro, and I’d recommend her to anyone looking to build a website to showcase their work.”

Daniel Schulman, Senior Editor at Mother Jones

“Nicky is my goto person for graphic/web design projects! She offers creative zeal and solid ability to anticipate needs and follow through on projects….she the master of ‘the last minute change’!! I love working with Nicky!”

Ryan Robbins, Board Member & Technical Director at Salem Jazz & Soul Festival

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