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 user research and data driven design for SAP Learning systems, overseeing the user experience for two of SAP’s golden 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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Guest lecture series for UX mater students on how to implement design that scales. University of Barcelona
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
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
Nicóle 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 for users. She’s also great at driving change by collaborating closely with colleagues, aligning teams around user insights and best practiced for woking 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.
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.
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.
Nicole has a rare talent for combining creative design solutions with clear alignment to business-critical goals. In our fast-paced environment, she consistently collaborated effortlessly across teams and led by example, fostering a strong design mindset throughout the company. Her leadership, ability to connect vision to execution, and commitment to cross-functional teamwork made her an invaluable team member in driving both our products and company culture forward.
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.
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.
I really enjoy working with Nicole – she is an outstanding designer and researcher. From my perspective, what stands out most is her openness and collaborative spirit. She’s always polite, thoughtful, and brings a calm, positive energy to every interaction. I’ve found her incredibly helpful and generous with her time, always available to support or provide input when needed. Her comments and feedback are consistently insightful and constructive, and they’ve often helped move our work forward in meaningful ways. It’s a real pleasure working with her
Nicole takes different perspectives into account when designing various experiences and journeys across the SAP Learning site. She isn’t afraid to ask questions, and digs into answers to find the underlying connections. She’s also incredibly funny, brings a strong meme/GIF game to the table, and does SO MUCH to build a positive culture. Love working with Nicole.
Nicole brings significant experience in product discovery practices and is a valuable asset to the team. During our user testing activities, I was impressed by her professionalism and thoughtfulness in creating a safe environment for participants, which helped us gather valuable insights. Her structured approach and meticulous documentation are beneficial for building shared understanding and reference materials for the team moving forward.
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.
Nicole has consistently demonstrated a professional and warm demeanor, making collaboration with her both highly effective and enjoyable. She continuously presents herself as an attentive listener, a smart conceptual thinker, a patient teacher, and someone who delivers to a very high standard. Her ability to turn complex theoretical concepts into clear, visually engaging narratives greatly strengthens the impact of our conceptual presentations to stakeholders and management.
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