About Nicholas

I utilize art as a method to translate abstract concepts and innovative ideas from thought into tangible designs. My artistic approach serves as a creative catalyst and a functional tool in my design process, allowing me to visually iterate, refine, and explore solutions to complex problems.

As both a designer and an artist, I have cultivated a diverse skill set over the years. My experience spans 18 years with classical media and 6 years in digital design, with a particular focus on 3D digital modeling and photography. My proficiency spans a variety of design platforms and techniques, as demonstrated throughout this portfolio. This fusion of artistic expression and technical expertise enables me to approach engineering challenges with a unique perspective, blending creativity with precision, ensuring that each design not only meets technical requirements but also engages the viewer with purposeful visual storytelling.

I am currently a Senior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Systems and a minor in Computer-Aided Design (CAD). My academic journey has deepened my understanding of structural integrity, material properties, and system optimization, all of which inform my design choices. I often rely on visual prototyping and sketching to navigate complex engineering challenges.

My design philosophy emphasizes guiding the observer through a narrative, often conveyed through a minimalist, monochromatic palette. This approach allows me to distill complexity into clarity, directing attention to the essential aspects of a concept or mechanism. I strive to create designs that are deceptively simple at first glance yet reveal intricate details upon closer examination -- designs that challenge perception and inspire thought.

My ambition is to craft solutions and designs that fuse the elegance of simplicity with the depth of technical sophistication -- works that invite deeper exploration, sparking curiosity and inspire critical thinking through the synergy of mechanical engineering precision and artistic creativity.