Smiling person with long hair wearing a gray sweater, surrounded by a circular purple decorative frame.

Currently open for work!

Nicole Bennett is a passionate and experienced graphic designer dedicated to creating visually impactful solutions that resonate with audiences and contribute to a sustainable future. With a strong foundation in design principles and a keen eye for detail, Nicole excels in crafting compelling narratives across various mediums.

Her portfolio showcases a diverse range of projects, from startups to established corporations, demonstrating her ability to adapt to unique needs and deliver results that exceed expectations. Nicole's expertise in branding, typography, illustration, web design, and accessibility ensures that her designs are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

For creative balance, Nicole enjoys baking homemade bread, stepping into nature, pressing flowers, and creating textured art and sun prints.

Skills

Programs

Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Google Suite
WordPress, Squarespace, HTML & CSS
(front end web design for dev handoff)
Animation and video editing
Print Production
Ceros
Asana

Expertise

Accessibility
Email Design
Data visualizations
Illustration
Editorial Design
Conceptualization
Brand identity
Wire framing
Design Thinking
Content Strategy
UX Design

Certifications

Code Academy, Introduction to UI and UX Design
Figma for UX Research: Presentations that Stand Out
UX Foundations: Accessibility” by Derek Featherstone

Education

Towson University, 2016
BFA, Graphic Design GPA: 3.6
Vice President – AIGA Baltimore
Tau Sigma National Honor Society

Work

Hershey
Contract - Present

Sagamore Spirits
Contract - 9 mo.

2U
June 2017 – August 2022
Full Time Sr. Graphic Designer

Focal Point Data Risk
May 2015 – May 2017
Full Time Graphic Designer

NbenDesign Clients:

Wild Side Media

The Sugar Association

Boldface Design Group

District Fray Magazine

Nativo

Mantra Health

Albemarle Counseling

Flatline Farms

New Era Signs