Nikki Espartinez

Nikki Espartinez is a Senior UX Designer currently working at Verisk Analytics, a data insurance company.24 She is based in the United States, specifically in New Jersey.45

Nikki is a multifaceted professional with expertise in design, innovations, research, UX, and product development.13 Her career journey has been diverse and impactful:

Professional Experience

Nikki has worked on various projects and roles throughout her career:

• Designed and built a holographic platform for an emerging technology startup in Brooklyn
• Contracted with a research team at Fidelity Investments
• Worked on Design Operations and Strategy for an e-commerce company
• Mentored design students and career-changers at RookieUp
• Taught UX courses at General Assembly - East Coast
• Contributed to the growth of the Mentorship program at UXPA - New York

Currently, at Verisk Analytics, Nikki designs internal applications, exploring the intersection of Data and UX, which she describes as one of her most fulfilling roles.1

Skills and Expertise

Nikki's skills include:

• UX Design
• Product Design
• Design Strategy
• User Research
• Mobile Design

She is particularly noted for her ability to create dynamic and colorful designs for mobile devices, avoiding the pitfall of boring minimalism.1

Personal Interests and Philosophy

Nikki is passionate about designing for a better world and exploring human-computer interaction through user experiences.1 She enjoys combining her interests in design, human behaviors, technology, and humanities in her work.1

Additional Activities

• Runs her own design-focused newsletter called "Working Title" on Substack1
• Writes essays and articles related to her field1

Nikki Espartinez is known for her warmth, thoroughness, and self-motivation. She is praised for her empathy, work ethic, and ability to provide valuable feedback.1