About
Hi! I'm Nicole
An art director, curator, and AI creative strategist based in New York — 11+ years across technology, social impact, music, editorial, and publishing.
My work pushes the boundaries of visual literacy and uplifts creative teams. I build community at AIGANY & SPD, and founded the Cafecito Initiative — free annual creative consultations for visual makers.
I'm also the founder of Fresh Mercado, focused on storytelling in the evolving visual landscape through writing, talking, curation, and events on photo, visual culture, trends, and AI.
Clients (Selected)
- Apple
- Meta
- Condé Nast Traveler
- ICP
- AIGANY
- SPD
Roles
- Art Director
- Curator
- Producer
- AI Creative Strategist
- Visual Editor
- Writer
Awards
- 2× Webby Winner: Peace Post 2025
- 2× Webby Awards: No Web Without Women 2022
- One Club Award: Apple — Greatness 2022
- Communication Awards: Doughnut Day Super G 2021
- Communication Awards: It Aint Ok Mama 2022
- Sony Inc Award 2013
Multi-disciplinary creative. Visual Culture AI Trends Nerd. Maker of things.
and more!
creating, talking, sharing, looking
Portfolio Reviews (Selected)
- PhotoVogue
- SPD 61st Jury Captain
- Lucie Foundation Book Prize
- ICP Portfolio Day
- New York Portfolio Review
- NYU Tisch & Parsons
- Diversify Photo
- Focus on Women
- SPD Illustration & Photo
Speaking (Selected)
- 100 Under 100 @ Squarespace
- Prompting Joy: Cooking with AI @AIGANY
- FB Design Summit
- FB Inspired By: Community Building
- Moderator for AIGANY, 2022–2024
- SPD 61 Awards, Photo Catagory Winners
