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Nik GIpe

Digital Designer & Web Specialist

Photographer

Hobbyist Printmaker

Nik GIpe Nik GIpe
Nik GIpe Nik GIpe
Nik GIpe Nik GIpe
Nik GIpe Nik GIpe
Nik GIpe

Digital Designer & Web Specialist

Photographer

Hobbyist Printmaker

I help turn rough ideas into stronger brands, better websites, and cohesive digital experiences that feel intentional, useful, and ready for real-world use.

About Me About Me

About Me

Hey, I'm Nik

A Digital Designer & Web Specialist focused on building clear, polished digital experiences that look good and work well. My background spans branding, web design, content, and creative production, which lets me approach projects from both a visual and practical perspective. I enjoy taking rough ideas, organizing them, and turning them into something cohesive, usable, and ready to put in front of people.

  • Freelance: Taking Select Projects
  • Location: Boise, Idaho
  • Languages: English

Services

01. UI/UX Design

Creating beautiful, consistent, and accessible interfaces for web and mobile applications (iOS & Android).

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02. Design Systems

Building scalable, reusable design systems that improve consistency, speed up development, and brand identity.

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03. Product Strategy

Defining product vision, goals, and prioritized roadmaps aligned with business objectives and user needs.

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04. Product Redesign

Modernizing existing products to improve usability, conversion rates, and user satisfaction.

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Fun Facts
FEATURE FILM CREDIT
9 YEARS TURNING WRENCHES
LINOCUT PRINTMAKER
Automotive Enthusiast
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Experience

Digital Designer & Web Implementation Specialist
Digital Designer & Web Implementation Specialist
Boise, Idaho

As a Digital Designer & Web Implementation Specialist at Digital Unicorn, I turn client ideas into cohesive brand visuals, websites, and digital content. My work spans WordPress and builder sites, responsive design, content implementation, and connecting forms and CRM workflows. I collaborate with clients and the team to understand project needs, solve design and usability challenges, and carry projects from concept through launch.

2015 - Current
Freelance Designer
Remote

As a freelance designer, I help businesses and individuals turn ideas into clear, cohesive visual work. My projects span brand identity, websites, marketing materials, digital content, photography, and video editing. I combine creative direction with hands-on production, adapting to each project’s needs—from a single design piece to a broader brand or web presence—with attention to both visual impact and practical use.

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2015 - 2016
Junior 2D FX Artist
Bellingham, Washington

As a Junior 2D FX Artist at DHX Media, I contributed to the magic effects in My Little Pony: The Movie. Working in Toon Boom Harmony, I supported lead FX artists with animation cleanup and in-between work, refining line quality and movement to create fluid, consistent effects that complemented the film’s visual style.

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Education

AA Visual Communications
Bellingham, Washington

Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communications, developing a strong foundation in design theory, typography, layout, and branding. My studies emphasized combining creative exploration with established design principles to produce visually engaging, purposeful work across print and digital media.

Certificate

Technical Skills

Web Design & Implementation
Web Design & Implementation
Responsive Design
Responsive Design
CMS / Page Builder Systems
CMS / Page Builder Systems
Website QA & Troubleshooting
Website QA & Troubleshooting

Tool Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud
Wordpress + Elementor
WordPress + Elementor
AI-Assisted Creative Tools
AI-Assisted Creative Tools
Photography + Video
Photography + Video

Core Skills

  • Visual Design
    95%
  • Brand Identity
    90%
  • Web & UI Design
    90%
  • Content Design
    85%
  • Information Architecture
    80%
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Client Communication
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Project Ownership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Research & Discovery
  • Adaptability
  • Quality Assurance
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Have A Large Project?

For larger projects that need more than standalone design or web work, I partner through Digital Unicorn. Together, we can bring in the broader systems, strategy, CRM, automation, and ongoing support needed to turn a strong creative direction into a more complete business solution.

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