about me

Hi there and nice to meet you! I’m Nicole Fuertez, but you can call me Niko! I'm a passionate designer and developer based in the Bay Area, California. I recently graduated from UC Santa Cruz, where I pursued my BA in Computer Science. I love designing and solving problems through thoughtful designs that create meaningful and enjoyable experiences!

Outside of design and code, you’ll find me searching for a new restaurant to eat at, building props & cosplaying as my favorite characters at conventions, and ranking up in TFT & League of Legends.

I also love the Pokémon, Ditto! You may or may not see a purple blob circulating in local Yelp reviews. 💜