Working at the junction of many design disciplines has fostered a skill-set and knowledge base that allows me to paint a very complete picture. I am able to create environments, experiences, and communication led by strategic thinking, learning, and planning. While maintaining an individual and collaborative practice, I have learned to wear many hats as well as deliver tangible, appropriate, and appreciable solutions.…

Nick Grube

Working at the junction of many design disciplines has fostered a skill-set and knowledge base that allows me to paint a very complete picture. I am able to create environments, experiences, and communication led by strategic thinking, learning, and planning. While maintaining an individual and collaborative practice, I have learned to wear many hats as well as deliver tangible, appropriate, and appreciable solutions.…

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Working at the junction of many design disciplines has fostered a skill-set and knowledge base that allows me to paint a very complete picture.
I am able to create environments, experiences, and communication led by strategic thinking, learning, and planning. While maintaining an individual and collaborative practice, I have learned to wear many hats as well as deliver tangible, appropriate, and appreciable solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Architecture Intern at Matthei & Colin Associates
August 31, 1992 - August 31, 1992
Summer internship supporting architectural and graphic design tasks.
Graphic Designer at Porter Matjasich Associates
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Graphic design work for architectural projects.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Architect
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Freelance graphic design and architectural work.
Retail Design Designer at Schafer Associates
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Retail design work spanning environments and visual communication.
Brand Environments Retail Design & Branding Project Designer at Frankel Brand Environments
January 1, 2001 - November 13, 2025
Retail design and branding project design.
Contractual Designer at Private Practice
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Private practice and contractual design services.
Creative Director at Upshot
June 30, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Retail & environmental design creative director.

Education

Retail Design Institute Chicago Chapter participant at Retail Design Institute Chicago Chapter
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction
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