Transforming and revolutionizing world-class learning and development programs for SAP´S entire ecosystem.

SHORT BIO

Hi, I’m Nicóle—a multidisciplinary designer with super powers in UI/Visual and UX design. I craft intelligent, creative solutions that resonate with users, bridging the gap between product, brand, and their world. My design approach is rooted in thorough research and data-driven decisions, always aiming for solutions that are desirable, feasible, and viable for both users and businesses.

Currently, I lead product design for SAP Learning systems, overseeing the user experience for two of SAP’s key touchpoints, guiding projects from concept to launch alongside product managers and engineers.

With over 16 years of experience, I’ve worked in fast-paced, multifaceted environments requiring innovative problem-solving and attention to detail. My past roles include Lead Designer at Adhera Health and Creative Director at Abi Global Health. I’ve also collaborated with brands like Home Depot, Kellogg’s, Smithsonian, and Harvard University.

I hold a master’s in User Experience from the University of Barcelona and a BFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. I’m proud to mentor future female designers at AllWoman, a higher education institution.

Beyond design, I love traveling, photography, cooking, and crafting, with a passion for sustainability and the well-being of our planet. Originally from South Africa, I’m currently based in Barcelona after spending nearly a decade in the U.S.

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Employment, Education & Awards

SAP
Barcelona
Senior Product Designer
22 – Present

Adhera Health
California
Lead Designer UI/UX
2022

AllWoman
Barcelona,Spain
Design Instructor
2020-Present

Abi Global Health
Barcelona
Creative Director
Since 2018 -2022

Autonomous University of Barcelona
Visual Designer
Since 2016

Kellen Company
Atlanta, GA USA
Visual Designer
2015

George Washington University
Washington, DC
2012-2016

Harvard University
Boston, MA
Data Visualization
2012-2016

Home Depot
Atlanta, GA USA
Visual Designer
2014 – 2015

Stream Realty Partners
Atlanta, GA USA
Graphic Designer
2013

Masters In User Experience Design
University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
2017 – 2018

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Savannah Collage of Art and Design
Atlanta, GA, 2009 – 2013

SCAD Define Art 2012 Honouree
Atlanta, GA USA
Jan 2012

SCAD Open Studio 2011 Art Exhibition Honouree
Atlanta, GA USA
2011

Woman in Tech Scholarship
Issued by University Of Barcelona
2019

SCAD Honours Students Scholarship
Atlanta, GA USA
Issued by Savannah College of Art and Design
2009

Nicole is a talented, well-rounded product designer with a strong focus on user research and data-driven design. She has a great ability to untangle complex legacy projects and transform them into actionable project plans and intuitive, human-centered solutions that truly deliver value to users. She’s also excellent at driving change by collaborating closely with colleagues, aligning teams around user insights and best practices for working with a product-focused mindset. Moreover, she is reliable, trustworthy, proactive, and has made a significant impact on both our product and the way our team approaches problem-solving.

Stefan Ritter

VP B2B Product Platform , Dow Jones

Nicole is very strong in the messages she conveys, good communicator and highly collaborative. She puts into practice different strategies to drive her colleagues into the right path. Nicole has a great attitude, proactive, great participator and over all committed. She takes control of every situation, leading and guiding others.

Oisin Lunny

Award winning marketeer | Moderator and MC, REDX & SXSW

Nicole was an invaluable part of our scrum team based in China, she seamlessly embedded design delivery within our SAFe Agile framework. She worked closely with me, team managers, architects, and engineers to ensure that design requirements were always clear, actionable, and aligned with sprint goals. Nicole has a great ability to balance user-centered design with technical and business needs, making collaboration smooth across all stakeholders. Her proactive communication and excellence in delivering design assets kept our team focused and efficient. She played a key role in driving high-quality software development specs in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

Lian Liu

Scrum Master, SAP L LS China Hub Shanghai CHN

I have had the privilege of collaborating with Nicóle on several high-stakes projects, including research initiatives with several Ivy League universities like Harvard, The George Washington University and several major media outlets such as Los Angeles Times and BBC News to name but a few. Nicóle has an extraordinary ability to distill complex data into clear hypotheses and actionable insights. She brings a sharp analytical mind and a human-centered approach to every project, translating research into elegant, approachable artifacts and solutions.

Dr. Raül Andero Galí

Inventor | Author | Founder | Professor | Researcher , ICREA Research Professor, Institute of Neuroscience, Autonomous University of Barcelona

Nicole is a great team worker and leader. Excellent presence, warm, clever, wise, ambitious, empathetic and great at handling many types of people or situations. Great personality and skills set to have abroad any project. great at giving and receiving feedback. Nicole is very creative, analytic and determined. She is an incredible asset to any company she works with, but more importantly to all of her colleagues and clients too.

Marie Glad

Regenerative Designer | Content Strategist | UX Researcher |Instructor & Mentor

It is a joy to work with Nicole, she is professional, reliable, and always kind. We’ve collaborated on multiple complex workshops and projects, where her design deliveries were always clear, simple, and on time every sprint. Her collaborative spirit and proactive approach kept the team aligned and motivated.

Gopi Krishna Kalidindi

Product Owner | MBA in Information Technology, SAP

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Nicole both as a classmate and as a colleague. We studied together and later worked side by side at Kellen Company. Nicole has an incredible creative mind, and we were a great source of inspiration for each other, constantly bouncing design solutions back and forth and pushing our work to the next level. She’s not only a talented designer but also a supportive and inspiring teammate. I’m truly grateful to have worked alongside her, she made work better and every day more enjoyable.

Gene Battle

Award Winning Graphic Designer

As a design teacher, Nicole welcomes everyone to the visual language. She can help you to transform concepts through lines, colours, textures, images, etc. She is clear at explaining and precise at showing what elements need improving.

Rocío Cerdá

Communication Specialist | Researcher | Educator | UX

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