Hi! 👋 I’m a Senior Product Designer based in Cape Town, South Africa, with 7+ years experience from working in product design studios to in-house for startups (and now enterprise). I enjoy collaborating and creating meaningful work.
Currently, I'm working remotely for Amplitude after Command AI (fka CommandBar) was acquired.
Education
2022
Digital Marketing Certification Course,
I completed an online Digital Marketing certification course at Red & Yellow to up-skill in best practices in Marketing Strategy, Social Media Advertising, Paid Advertising, Social Media Management and SEO.
2021
Design System Bootcamp,
I upskilled in best practices for managing and building design systems.
2018
BA in Interaction Design,
I completed and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Interaction Design, while completing electives in Photography and Illustration in my final year.
Experience
2024 - Present
Senior Product Designer at Amplitude
Remote • Full-time
Command AI (fka CommandBar) was acquired by Amplitude. 🎉 Currently leading design for Guides and Surveys.
2023 - 2024
Senior Product Designer at Command AI
Remote • Full-time
Command AI (fka CommandBar) is a platform that offers AI-powered tools to onboard and retain users on your platform, and was acquired by Amplitude in Oct 2024.
2020 - 2023
Senior Product Designer at Logic + Rhythm
Remote • Full-time
I worked with clients such as Switchboard, Bueno, Current and Narrative. My work contributed to helping companies receive further funding.
2020 - 2021
Freelance Creative Director at Him + Her Digital Co.
Remote • Contract (Part-time)
2020
Freelance Product Designer at Turn.io
Remote • Contract (Part-time)
2018 - 2020
Product Designer at MakeReign
Cape Town • Full-time
I worked on a range of digital products for Woolworths, including the Woolworths Mobile App, Ecommerce Website and Woolworths Financial Services App.
2017 - 2018
UX / UI Designer at Longbeard Creative
Remote • Full-time
Testimonials
During her 3 years at Logic + Rhythm she was able to consistently break down large, abstract problems and deliver various different solutions to them. Her visual design and prototyping skills compliment her ability to communicate her thought process and command a large audience while she's presenting her work.
Co-Founder at Logic + Rhythm
I have worked with Nicola on two different occasions, and given the opportunity I would work with her again. As a designer she is flawless and smart. She always understood what the client wanted and I trusted her to deliver. Nicola wasn't just a valuable person within our work culture, she helped to craft the culture itself. Nicola is, and always will be, one of the best hires I have ever made in my work history. I cannot recommend her enough.
CEO at Him + Her Digital Co
Even as a freelancer, she acted like a permanent team member - taking real ownership over what she was delivering, thinking through holistic design for the business and went beyond what was expected of her in a Product Design role.
Co-Founder at Turn.io
Nicola is a natural leader, as well as an excellent team player. She can work independently, which makes her a special find for any organisation she works for. At Longboard, we believe that Nicola can do anything, and as such she is very highly recommended.
COO at Longbeard Creative