As a recent graphic design and UX graduate, I’m passionate about learning, exploring, and creating thoughtful and effective design solutions. I love transforming ideas into polished final products that solve problems and resonate. My focus is on creating meaningful, impactful work that meets the goals of clients and collaborators.

Nola Patneaude

As a recent graphic design and UX graduate, I’m passionate about learning, exploring, and creating thoughtful and effective design solutions. I love transforming ideas into polished final products that solve problems and resonate. My focus is on creating meaningful, impactful work that meets the goals of clients and collaborators.

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As a recent graphic design and UX graduate, I’m passionate about learning, exploring, and creating thoughtful and effective design solutions.

I love transforming ideas into polished final products that solve problems and resonate. My focus is on creating meaningful, impactful work that meets the goals of clients and collaborators.

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Work Experience

Design Intern at CBX
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Brand & Packaging Design: Developed brand-aligned packaging concepts, with key designs being selected for final review. Collaborative Portfolio Development: Collaborated with a team to research, design, and present a seasonal brand portfolio aligned with market trends.
Graphic Designer at Recreation & Wellness Center, University of Minnesota
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Content Development: Create visually compelling content for RecWell facilities while adhering to brand guidelines and standards. Inter-Department Collaboration: Partner with multiple programs to develop engaging design materials.
Creative Coordinator at Inigo Communications Agency
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Agency Experience: Joined Chicago’s premier student-run communications agency, gaining industry knowledge. Client Collaboration & Strategy: Worked with Chicago-area business clients to plan and design effective marketing.
Program Assistant & Design Instructor at Youth Programs
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Administration Support & Coordination: Assisted in managing administrative operations and supervised 30+ employees, creating instructional materials to enhance performance quality. Social Media Management: Developed and executed content strategies for brand social media platforms, increasing engagement and audience reach. Curriculum Development: Designed and led a week-long summer camp introducing 8-to-10-year olds to design fundamentals.

Education

BFA Graphic Design & Minor UX Design at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

Johanson Family Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Top professor-ranked portfolio award
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Dean's List
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet