NIKOLAS FERRARIO

Student Industrial Designer, passionate about creating
products that inspire users.

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NIKOLAS FERRARIO

Vancouver, BC
604-621-7004
nikferrario@gmail.com

About:

As an Industrial Designer, I specialize in facilitating user-centered products that seamlessly integrate functionality, aesthetics, and innovation. My expertise encompasses prototyping, product ideation, and user research, allowing me to refine ideas into designs using tools like SolidWorks, Rhino, and the Adobe Suite. With a hands-on approach to concept sketching, material exploration, and design development, I aim to create impactful solutions across hard goods, textiles, and emerging technologies. Leveraging my professional experience as a Graphic Designer, I navigate between 2D and 3D landscapes to transform ideas into reality, delivering functional products that address real-world wants and needs. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to excellence, I challenge myself to explore what design can achieve and its potential as a positive force for change.

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Education:

Bachelor of Design, with a major in Industrial Design
Emily Carr University of Art & Design

Experience:

Brand Communication Designer,
Kepat, Vancouver, BC
Summer 2024

Collaborated with the founder of a local startup to create promotional materials for their initial baby carrier product launch. Developed creative storytelling strategies to inspire people to embrace and share the brand ethos of "keeping families exploring.”

Created mail-out cards featuring a space for personalized handwritten notes, enhancing customer experience and building brand loyalty.
Designed promotional business cards to insensitive purchases and Kepat-branded crewnecks to encourage brand awareness.
Aligned all communications with the brand guidelines developed by Jacknife, ensuring a cohesive message across visual communication pieces.

Freelance Designer,
Habitat Studios, Remote Spring 2024

Worked under Aidan Fawkes, Head of Creative Services at Habitat Studios Inc., to develop creative solutions for Your Dog Park, a brand dedicated to creating innovative products for dog owners.

Designed conceptual trade show booth layouts to showcase Your Dog Park’s products and highlight the brand’s unique approach to pet care.
Created innovative concepts for biodegradable poop bags, focusing on sustainable design and user convenience.
Collaborated with Habitat Studios to align designs with the brand’s aesthetic and functional goals, ensuring market relevance and engagement.

Freelance Designer,
BC Bounce Basketball Association, Abbotsford , BC
Fall 2023

Generated engaging social media and promotional content for an audience of ~14k followers, driving increased visibility and community engagement for the association.

Designed seasonal merchandise and coach training templates for the Club and Rec programs, supporting organizational goals and enhancing team cohesion.
Collaborated with various departments to create communication materials that reflected the brand’s identity and values.

Creative Design Internship,
Omega Nutrition, Abbotsford, BC
Summer 2023

Completed a 13-week internship with a leading manufacturer of organic nutritional culinary products distributed in ~3,500 stores.

Pitched a cost-effective marketing strategy, including collaborating with Horizon Media to design a truck advertisement projected to reach 2.5M viewers.
Designed promotional merchandise for employee giveaways and developed photography-based advertising campaigns to elevate brand recognition.
Created visually engaging posters for retail outlets like Famous Foods, leveraging the newly redesigned packaging to enhance brand consistency and attract customers.

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