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hi, i’m Nicole; a passionate designer with a background

in Social Psychology. 

While I’m just starting my professional journey in UX, I’ve spent countless hours learning and honing my skills through hands-on projects and continuous exploration.

 

My background in psychology largely shapes how I approach design; namely, I'm especially drawn to the intersection of empathy and human behavior. I use AI tools like Claude, Lovable, and Maze to speed up research and automate repetitive tasks, but I still believe great design starts with understanding why people do what they do. That's the lens I bring to every project!

 

Outside of design, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, gaming, exercising (i.e. gym, yoga, cycling) and singing. 

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Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands

education_

coursera 

Google UX Design Professional CertificateApril 2026

​vrije universiteit, amsterdam

Research Masters in Social Psychology, Sep. 2023

luiss guido carli, rome 

Bachelors in PPE (Politics, Philosophy, Economics), Oct 2019

experience_

freelance work (i.e., expat dispatch)

Freelance UX designer, Oct. 2025 - present

connected888 

UX Internship, June - Dec. 2025

riff digital engagement

Social Media Engagement Specialist, April 2021-March 2025

rome city council, nudge unit 

Research Intern, May-August 2019

design skills_

Branding + Identity

Generative AI

UI/UX

Scrum

Typography

Concept Development

Choice Architecture 

Creative Strategy 

Design Thinking

Design Research

Design Sprint 

Nudging

Psychology in Design

language skills_

mother tongue(s)

English and Italian

 

other 

Spanish (Advanced, C1)

Dutch(Basic, A2)    

publications_

 

April 2023   

technical skills_

Figma (Design + Prototyping)

Microsoft Office 

Google Workspace

SPSS 

Jamovi  

contact_

+39 329.373.6523 

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