Nicholas Fair is a Designer, Creator, & Artist
Hi, I’m Nick. I believe in the universal nature of design: that form, function, hierarchy, and rhythm are part of the DNA of the human experience. I’m a firm devotee of art & design because I’m convinced that through these conduits we best connect with our fellow human beings.
I was born in New Jersey and raised in Cary, North Carolina, and graduated with honors and a BID in Industrial Design from North Carolina State University’s College of Design in 2012. Since then, I’ve worked at numerous agencies and companies, with my work criss-crossing genres from consumer products, brand identity, signage systems, exhibitions, interactive graphics, e-sports awards, sculpture, and virtual reality training design.
Currently, I’m doing my best work at Lenovo as a UI/UX specialist and innovation leader while crafting select client work in what some would call my ‘free time’. This has given me the chance to design for Volpin Props, Blizzard Entertainment, Wizards of the Coast, Catan, USA Today, Twitch, Monster High, Disney, Skullcandy, Homebrew Games, Krispy Kreme, Nature Chemistry Magazine, Thomas the Tank Engine, DeWalt Hardware, PUBG, and Riot Games.
As a designer, I specialize in creative exploration, rapid ideation, and system design. In my free time I play and design board & card games, write research books on design & psychology, go camping, and teach my overly-energetic dog Rishi how to do circus tricks.
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“Excellent quality work, fast turn-around, great attitude.”
“Nick has always impressed me with not only his incredible talent with visual communication and concept development, but also his desire to use his skills to empower others... everything he touches turns to gold. He has always been an unbelievably hard worker, and on top of that his charisma makes spending time with him an absolute joy. ”
“Nick is a strong performer and has a unique blend of UX skills and business acumen.”
“I am amazed at the ease with which Nick seems to handle entire projects, from conception and development to final iteration. He is a powerhouse and a delight to work with!”
“I vaguely described an idea to Nick and received a beautiful concept that is perfect beyond my wildest imaginings. IS NICK A WIZARD?”
“He’s like a dream weaver.”
Awards
Lenovo DCG Champion Award - 2019
DCG BT-IT C-Spot Award - 2018
Panelist's Choice Award: AI Incubator Challenge - 2018
POPAI Gold OMA Award - 2016
POPAI Silver OMA Award - 2015
UNC Entrepreneurship Design Award - 2012
NCSU Excellence in Industrial Design Award - 2012