Nic Nuyten
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Nic Nuyten

Product Designer & Photographer in California

Lets get creative!

2 years ago

About

I’m a multidisciplinary product designer with a knack for creating intuitive, user-friendly experiences, most recently focused on education, financial accessibility, and innovative tech.

As the founding designer at Plexuss, I worked side-by-side with the CEO to create a go-to college destination that now supports millions of students. These days, my work centers on designing streamlined, data-driven experiences that connect students with essential resources like financial aid and scholarships.

At the heart of my work is a focus on making complex things feel simple, usable, and genuinely helpful—building tools that empower users and foster real connections along the way.

Features

2019

The Plexuss network won startup investment funding from the Seattle Accelerator run by Microsoft Ventures in 2018, the first company in the higher-education space to do so.

2016

Plexuss, based in Walnut Creek, Calif., is radically changing the way universities find and recruit students.

2016

Plexuss, uses machine learning to teach a system what types of colleges students are interested in, and what types of students colleges are interested in.

Work Experience

2018 — Now
Walnut Creek, CA

When I joined Plexuss I made a promise to myself I would ride this "startup wave", and here we are today. Empowering more than 6M+ students in their college journey.

2016 — 2018
UI Designer at Plexuss Inc.
Walnut Creek, CA

Shaping the overall user experience by understanding business requirements, identifying constraints, and developing successful design solutions. Working closely with other designers, engineers, data and analytics to translate high level product requirements into products that deliver compelling, satisfying user experiences.

2014 — 2016
Graphic Designer at Plexuss Inc.
Walnut Creek, CA

Founding designer. Created promotional materials, trade booth signage, websites, mini sites for clients.

2013 — 2014
Photographer / Videographer at Mac House
Los Gatos, CA

Shot for various clients and did behind the scenes work. Also edited footage and worked on web projects.

Volunteering

2015 — Now
Environment

Worked to spread awareness of the efforts of the Yosemite Conservancy and took part in fundraising for the organization. Worked hands-on with visitors to encourage and educate on the conservation of the park.