Nicole's work

Senior Art Director and educational design specialist with 15+ years of experience creating award-winning print and digital learning experiences for nationally recognized publishers and education brands. My background spans educational publishing, literacy systems, curriculum design, editorial storytelling, and learner-centered visual design across K-5 instructional materials.

I specialize in translating complex educational content into engaging, accessible experiences that support both teachers and students. My work includes curriculum systems, decodable readers, classroom magazines, teacher resources, bilingual educational materials, and multi-platform publishing initiatives designed for real classroom impact.

Throughout my career, I've collaborated closely with editorial, curriculum, product, and production teams to build scalable visual systems, direct illustration and photography, and create meaningful learning experiences used by millions of students nationwide.

Core strengths include:
- Art Direction
- Educational Publishing
- Curriculum Design
- Literacy Programs
- Editorial Design
- Print + Digital Learning Materials
- Visual Systems
- Typography
- Creative Leadership
- Accessibility & Readability Design
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Figma