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hi, I'm nico! 👋

Artist Specializing in Branding, Web Design, UX, and Marketing 

Currently // Creative Services Coordinator for the City of Saint Paul

Art has been a part of Nico’s life since childhood. What began with scrapbooking, paper crafts, and doodling quickly grew into a lifelong passion that inspired him to pursue a career in graphic design. Today, Nico is a Minnesota-based multidisciplinary artist and graphic designer who blends his professional design expertise with painting, illustration, and mixed-media collage to create work that is thoughtfully composed.

Inspired by music, travel, and the people he's met, Nico creates artwork that celebrates life through bold color and layered textures. Believing that art should be accessible and bring joy to everyone, Nico launched Nico's Depot, where his colorful collection of fine art prints helps people fill their homes with creativity, warmth, and personality.

Nico earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from St. Cloud State University and has built a career designing meaningful brands and visual experiences. While his professional work focuses on solving creative challenges for clients, his personal artwork offers the freedom to experiment, explore new ideas, and create without boundaries. It's a space where he can embrace spontaneity, follow inspiration, and let the creative process unfold naturally.

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Experience

City of Saint Paul

Creative Services Coordinator, Nov 2023 - Present

TN Marketing
Sr. Graphic Designer, Oct 2021 - Nov 2023
Graphic Designer, Oct 2019 - Sep 2021
Jr. Graphic Designer, Sep 2017 - Oct 2019
Design Intern, May 2017 - Aug 2017

Freelance Graphic Designer
Jan 2015 - Present

St. Cloud State University

Graphic Designer for Department of Residential Life, Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

Education 

St. Cloud State University
BFA Graphic Design, 
2013 - 2016

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Design Systems Blueprint: Comprehensive Strategies for Success

The Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF), Jun 2024

Design for Adaptability: Component-Driven Information Architecture

The Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF), Apr 2024

Design Tokens: Powering Your Design System

The Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF), Jul 2024

UX Certificate 
Nielson Norman Group (NNG), Jan 2024

AWARDS

Gold Award for Logo, Illustration, or Graphic

Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC), Jul 2026

Gold Award for Public Information Project

Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC), Jul 2026

Silver Award for Website Redesign

Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC), Jul 2026

 

Silver Award for Social Media Campaign

Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC), Jul 2026

Silver Award for Graphic Design

Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC), Jul 2026

Best in Brand Management

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), June 2026 

Best in Community Relations

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), June 2026

Bronze Award for Logo, Illustration, or Graphic

Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC), Jul 2024

Gold American Advertising Award

American Advertising Federation (AAF), Feb 2017

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