Hi, I'm NinaI am an art director and photographer based in Chicago. I received my Bachelor of Design (BDes) from the School of Design at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). With a concentration in visual design, I also received minors in both english and film studies while studying additional disciplines such as industrial design, photography, and design history. Today, I continue to expand my education at the School of the Art Institute Chicago through studio art classes focused on visual communication. I am also certified in user-centered design through The New School Parsons in New York.
With an abundance of curiosity, I love working in both the digital and print worlds. I specialize in digital design, environmental graphic design, traditional visual communication (print work, layout, typography) logo design, campaign work, data visualization, and much more. I love pairing my photography work with design projects, which is something I find both refreshing and original.
My design philosophy is one of balance. I approach my work with both empathy and logic. I find in order for visual work to be successful it should appeal emotionally to the user/viewer and be both functional and deserving of its place in our world. To me, the best projects are those that benefit others and the world around us, changing how people feel and think.
Let's work together! 
