NICOLE
NICOLE
My name is Nicole O'Malley, I’m a digital product designer based in Philadelphia. Whether designing for startups, established brands, or mission-driven organizations, my goal is always the same— to craft intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly experiences that solve real problems.
My name is Nicole O'Malley, I’m a digital product designer based in Philadelphia. Whether designing for startups, established brands, or mission-driven organizations, my goal is always the same— to craft intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly experiences that solve real problems.
I previously worked in nonprofit fundraising, where I doubled as our department's primary designer. From developing donor engagement materials to designing fundraising campaigns, I saw firsthand how thoughtful design can drive impact and inspire action. I found a deep appreciation for user psychology, storytelling, and data-informed decision-making, which now shape the way I approach UX.
I previously worked in nonprofit fundraising, where I doubled as our department's primary designer. From developing donor engagement materials to designing fundraising campaigns, I saw firsthand how thoughtful design can drive impact and inspire action. I found a deep appreciation for user psychology, storytelling, and data-informed decision-making, which now shape the way I approach UX.
Today, my work has focused on end-to-end experiences that balance usability with aesthetics. I'm driven by a curiosity for user behavior, uncovering insights, and crafting solutions that feel both intuitive and engaging. I'm always looking to collaborate on impactful design solutions— let's connect!
Today, my work has focused on end-to-end experiences that balance usability with aesthetics. I'm driven by a curiosity for user behavior, uncovering insights, and crafting solutions that feel both intuitive and engaging. I'm always looking to collaborate on impactful design solutions— let's connect!
My career so far
My career so far
I've successfully collaborated on products in the EdTech industry, early-stage start-ups, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.
I've successfully collaborated on products in the EdTech industry, early-stage start-ups, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.
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Nicole O'Malley Design
Freelance UX Designer
From 2022 - present
Executed full-cycle design projects, from user research and ideation to prototyping, UI design, and developer collaboration.
Executed full-cycle design projects, from user research and ideation to prototyping, UI design, and developer collaboration.
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Tech Fleet
Freelance UX Designer
From November - February 2025
Co-led the UX Design team for the project Fractal Spaces and ensured alignment with product goals while managing team workflow.
Co-led the UX Design team for the project Fractal Spaces and ensured alignment with product goals while managing team workflow.
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Arete Science, LLC
UX Design Contractor
From July - November 2024
Designed and iterated on the Ungrade.us platform while collaborating with developers and stakeholders to theorize a new standard for the student experience.
Designed and iterated on the Ungrade.us platform while collaborating with developers and stakeholders to theorize a new standard for the student experience.
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Honest Dog
UX Design Contractor
From July - September 2023
Produced designs that optimized the content strategy for pricing pages, improving user confidence in Honest Dog services.
Produced designs that optimized the content strategy for pricing pages, improving user confidence in Honest Dog services.
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Contemporary Works
Small business owner
From 2021 - 2023
Managed all aspects of the business, from product design and handmade production to multi-channel marketing.
Managed all aspects of the business, from product design and handmade production to multi-channel marketing.
In my Free Time
You can also find me training for my first marathon, painting, and searching for my next favorite art medium. Here's some of my previous work in Jesmonite!
