Nicole Kish

TYLER SCHOOL OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

Nicole Kish is a self-proclaimed maximalist, color enthusiast, and pattern fanatic who faithfully believes straight lines should always be drawn with a ruler and paper should always be cut with an X-ACTO knife. A senior Graphic and Interactive Design major, also pursuing a minor in Content Creation, Nicole loves to combine visuals, words, and concepts to create dynamic projects that bridge the gap between brands and their audiences. Using her skills in typography, web design, animation, art direction, and copywriting, Nicole always strives to create work that provokes communication. Her experiences in working at a large ad agency and a small design studio have continued to inspire Nicole’s desire to create work that gets conversations flowing.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?

Nazareth PA

STUDYING ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE?

I’ve been fully online since March, but I would definitely rather be face-to-face with my professors and peers

MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?

Night owl, without a doubt.

FAVORITE MOVIE?

Depends on the day, but either Hamilton or any Marvel movie

FAVORITE BINGE WATCH?

The Great British Baking Show or The Office

FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?

Pinterest

FAVORITE PODCAST?

Office Ladies with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey

FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?

Imi Knoebel

FAVORITE BOOK?

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Last Olympian

FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?

Dog rescues, for sure, but specifically, the Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network.

FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY DURING THE PANDEMIC?

Cooking dinner. I have subjected my family to many, many new recipes over the course of the past year!

HAVE THE CHALLENGES OF 2020 CHANGED HOW YOU THINK ABOUT GRAPHIC DESIGN AND DESIGNERS?

2020 emphasized for me how design doesn’t slow down. No matter the twists and turns thrown at designers, we always find a way to create visuals that c onnect our audiences, and have an impact on them. Whether they are signs of protest or Instagram posts thanking essential workers, even the smallest piece of design can have a huge impact.

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