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Hi! ☺️👋 I’m Nick, an energized, curious, award-winning multidisciplinary UX Designer passionate about creating engaging and intuitive experiences.
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About me
Hi, I'm Nick,
a recent first-generation college graduate from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) with a B.F.A. Summa Cum Laude in User Experience (UX) Design.
Born and raised in a small suburb of Chicago, IL (🌽), I’m an award-winning junior UX designer (and proud first-gen college grad!) with a love for creating digital experiences that look as good as they work. I design experiences that work seamlessly, look great, and leave users with something to remember.
With one foot stepping out of academia and the other headed into the ever-changing world of product design, I’m excited to bring fresh ideas, a sharp eye for design, and a curious mindset to teams building things that matter.
Outside of work, you can catch me walking around listening to my favorite podcasts, looking for the best Chicago-style hot dog, or thinking about my next Trader Joe's trip.
Studying abroad
(& being the first in my family to experience European culture!)
In the Winter of 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to be the first in my family to experience European culture and study Graphic Design at SCAD's Lacoste campus in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. While I was studying, I was surrounded by architecture dating back to the Roman Empire and 11th century landscape that once inspired Cézanne and Van Gogh.
Living and learning through this experience taught me how to escape my comfort zone, like navigating language barriers, connecting with locals, and learning to slow down and observe more intentionally. It helped me grow not just as a designer, but as a person: more curious, open, and confident in bringing new perspectives to the table.
Experience
Life Time
Membership Concierge II
September 2025 — Present
Act as a primary point of contact for 200+ daily member interactions (in-person, phone, e-mail), creating exceptional member experiences that strengthen retention while driving new member acquisition within an established luxurious lifestyle brand.
Whirlpool x SCADpro sponsored course
UX Designer
March — June 2025
Reimagined the laundry experience for next-gen consumers. Project under NDA.
Savannah College of Art and Design
Student Representative
July 2022 — June 2025
Served as a student leader connecting prospective students and their families with SCAD through personalized campus tours. Supported admissions efforts both in-person and online, helping prospective students engage with the university. Actively participated in large-scale recruitment events, like SCAD Day and Spotlight Day, contributing to the overall visitor experience.
Honeywell
UX Design Intern
June — August 2024
Collaborated with cross-functional teams across the globe (engineers, product managers, and fellow designers) to design high-fidelity wireframes for an international market. Consolidated and organized the team’s internal UX research and development tools within a SharePoint intranet.
Surges & Associates, Inc. (American Family Insurance)
Office Intern
September 2019 — March 2022
Provided exceptional customer service by answering phones and assisting clients. Serviced insurance policies and processed payment transactions with accuracy and attention to detail. Trained new employees on company technology and contributed to the development of agency marketing strategies.
Certifications
Design Research & Insight Translation
Lextant
Issued March 2023
Awards and Recognition
Honorable Mention, COAST
2025 International Design Awards
December 2025
Summa Cum Laude
Savannah College of Art and Design
June 2025
Dean's List, all quarters
Savannah College of Art and Design
September 2021 — June 2025
2025 Student Winner, Vega
Indigo Design Awards
March 2025
Silver winner in Mobile App; Mobile Responsive Design; UX, Interface & Navigation; UX, Interface & Navigation for Games for Digital Design; Apps for Digital Design; Product or Gadget Design for Social Change; Product or Gadget Design for Digital Design; Interactive Design for Digital Design
Honorable Mention, Abrazo
2024 International Design Awards
December 2024
Toolkit
Design & Productivity
Figma
Adobe CC
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
After Effects
Framer
M365
G Suite
Confluence
Jira
Abstract
Miro
Notion
Rhino
KeyShot
Communication
Slack
Teams
Zoom
AI
ChatGPT
Perplexity
Claude
Copilot
Gemini
MidJourney
Runway
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, User Experience (UX) Design
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
September 2021 — June 2025
GPA: 3.94 | Summa Cum Laude
Minor in Graphic Design
Activities & societies: FLUX (Future Leaders of UX Design)
Say Hello
Thanks for visiting my portfolio! Feel free to email or connect to continue the conversation — I look forward to hearing from you! ☺️