With experience designing functional systems in both academic and professional settings, I’m passionate about creating exceptional user experiences that drive growth. I’ve enhanced customer engagement metrics and successfully led a variety of website redesigns and client branding projects.
I’m Niko
Experience
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September 2023 - present · Internship
Lead website overhauls with the Chief Creative Officer, including work for a client that raised sales from a few thousand to over $100,000
Craft comprehensive rebranding strategies for design briefs, including logo design and visual assets, leading to new client acquisition
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September 2024 - October 2024 · Consultant
Collaborated with the Head of Marketing to define creative strategies for enhancing brand assets and boosting customer acquisition
Advised on and created print assets, such as brochures and flyers, to establish unified brand recognition and elevate market presence
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January 2023 - September 2023 · Contractor
Oversaw digital interface projects as the sole designer, providing customized solutions for the insurance and clinical dermatology sectors
Interpreted stakeholders’ design criteria to transform their vision into effective digital interfaces, leading to higher client retention
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June 2022 - August 2022 · Internship
Developed and presented prototypes to the CEO, streamlining ideation and boosting efficiency in releasing new in-app features
Advocated for and implemented a new navigation structure, addressing user pain points and resulting in increased daily app usage
About Me
I graduated with my bachelor's in User Experience Design from DePaul University in June 2024. I am a well-versed designer skilled in various aspects of the design process, including user research, personas, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and more. My proficiency in Figma is complemented by my experience creating design assets using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
As a designer, I believe in the importance of adaptability, working well both independently and as part of a team. I have experience in both settings and enjoy critique and team collaboration, as they are essential for brainstorming and developing design solutions that best address user pain points. Through my real-world experience and classroom learning, I have learned to stand up for my work and confidently defend my design decisions when presenting findings and prototypes.
In my free time, I truly enjoy the outdoors. I love skiing, swimming, and relaxing outside in the sun while listening to music. I also have a passion for any form of transportation – don’t bring it up, or we’ll be talking for hours!