Hi, I'm Nicolaas Kilde, a UI/UX designer based in Bemidji, Minnesota. I specialize in user-centered design, prototyping, and building scalable design systems for web and mobile products. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting user research, and turning data into intuitive interfaces that drive business outcomes.…

Nicolaas Kilde

Hi, I'm Nicolaas Kilde, a UI/UX designer based in Bemidji, Minnesota. I specialize in user-centered design, prototyping, and building scalable design systems for web and mobile products. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting user research, and turning data into intuitive interfaces that drive business outcomes.…

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Hi, I’m Nicolaas Kilde, a UI/UX designer based in Bemidji, Minnesota. I specialize in user-centered design, prototyping, and building scalable design systems for web and mobile products.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting user research, and turning data into intuitive interfaces that drive business outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer (UI/UX) at OmniReality LLC
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Led user research, built high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, and demonstrated design solutions to stakeholders. Monitored analytics to adjust designs for improved KPIs. Reduced conception-to-production time by 30% by collaborating with developers to create reusable, modular components. Conducted usability tests, stakeholder interviews, and heuristic evaluations to guide UX decisions. Participated in daily SCRUM and cross-functional collaboration.
Product Designer (Lead UI/UX) at OmniReality LLC
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked directly with the Product Manager to align design direction with client objectives. Led user research, built high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, and provided demonstrations to stakeholders. Monitored analytics to adjust designs for improved KPIs. Lowered conception-to-production time by 30% by collaborating with developers on reusable, modular components. Conducted usability tests, stakeholder interviews, and heuristic evaluations to drive UX decisions. Attended daily meetings and weekly SCRUM standups.
Freelance Visual & UX Designer at Self-Employed
December 31, 2022 - August 22, 2025
Delivered branding, logo, and visual identity systems for small businesses. Explored interface design best practices by creating personal projects and interactive prototypes in Figma and Adobe XD. Worked directly with clients to gather requirements and deliver production-ready assets.
Freelance Visual & UX Designer at Self-Employed
May 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Delivered branding, logo, and visual identity systems for small businesses. Explored interface design best practices by creating personal projects and interactive prototypes in Figma and Adobe XD. Collaborated directly with clients to gather requirements and deliver production-ready assets.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Design at Bemidji State University
September 18, 2017 - May 5, 2023
GPA: 3.7 Minor: Multimedia Interaction Design
Bachelor of Science in Design at Bemidji State University
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Design; Minor in Multimedia Interaction at Bemidji State University
January 11, 2030 - April 6, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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