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.

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

