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Hi! ☺️👋 I’m Nick, an energized, curious, award-winning multidisciplinary UX Designer passionate about creating engaging and intuitive experiences that enhance user satisfaction and exceed their expectations.
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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.
When I'm not behind Figma, 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 — 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, more open, and more confident in bringing new perspectives to the table.
Experience
Whirlpool x SCADpro sponsored course
UX Designer
March — June 2025
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including project managers, researchers, designers, and company mentors, to integrate emerging technologies into design ideas, leading to the creation of two concepts for future market release.
Conducted user research and usability testing to inform the design of over 15 high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 standards, reducing the decision time of starting a laundry cycle by 60%.
Used AI-driven platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Midjourney, to generate over 250 innovative design concepts, which expanded the solution portfolio by 50% and reduced ideation time by 30%.
Participated in a project with confidential details protected under NDA, ensuring adherence to privacy protocols and maintaining client trust during and after the design process.
TOP SKILLS
UX Research
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User Journey Mapping
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Stakeholder Engagement
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User Personas
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Product Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
Student Representative
July 2022 — June 2025
Selected as one of 15 distinguished students from a top U.S. art and design university with over 17,500 enrolled, representing academic excellence and leadership in regional recruitment events, interacting with over 1,500 prospective students annually.
Assisted the admissions department in providing personalized daily campus tours, answering visitor inquiries, and ensuring maximum guest satisfaction up to 10 times weekly for up to 35 guests per tour.
Supported large-scale recruitment events like SCAD Day and Spotlight Day, contributing to successful event execution and visitor satisfaction.
TOP SKILLS
Public Speaking
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Communication
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Problem Solving
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Leadership
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Data Entry
Honeywell International
UX Design Intern
June — August 2024
Developed over 15 high-fidelity security panel wireframes for an international market in Figma using an established design system, enhancing user interface consistency for a legacy product, compliant with WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams across the globe, including engineers, product managers, and fellow designers, ensuring alignment between design, engineering, and product teams and priorities.
Consolidated and organized the team’s UX research and development methodologies within a SharePoint intranet, enabling rapid onboarding of new team members and reducing 0 to 1 product research turnaround time by 30%.
TOP SKILLS
Figma
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Design Thinking
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UI Design
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Agile
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Presentations
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Data Entry
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Email Etiquette
Surges & Associates, Inc. (American Family Insurance)
Office Intern
September 2019 — March 2022
Answered phones professionally and assisted customers and prospective clients with a clear focus on customer service, ensuring a positive first point of contact.
Processed insurance requests and conducted payment transactions accurately while entering data into the system with speed, exemplifying attention to detail and effective service recovery.
Trained new employees on company technology and databases, enhancing overall team productivity and supporting a collaborative work environment.
Assisted in the development of the employee manual and marketing strategies, contributing to improved internal communication and a consistent brand image.
TOP SKILLS
Customer Service
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Data Entry
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Organization
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Problem Solving
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Email Etiquette
Certifications
CPR Certified
American Red Cross
Issued October 2025
Design Research & Insight Translation
Lextant
Issued March 2023
Awards and Recognition
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 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)
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