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Nico Maggioli / About / Creative Systems Designer

Designer focused on creative strategy and 3D visualization for brands, products, and digital campaigns.

Profile

I build visual systems that connect strategy with execution: logos, packaging, websites,
and immersive renders shaped into one coherent brand language.

Strategy + Design 3D Visualization AI Workflow

Capabilities

Creative strategy and brand direction

I define positioning, audience priorities, and the message stack before visual production starts.

Visual identity systems

I build flexible logo, type, and color systems that can scale across digital and physical touchpoints.

Web and campaign design

I translate the brand system into launch-ready pages and campaign assets with clear conversion structure.

3D and image-based production

I use 3D visualization and compositing to create polished, high-impact visual content for products and stories.

Workflow

01 / Research and framing

Kickoff, context review, and alignment on goals, audience, constraints, and expected outcomes.

02 / Prototype and test

Rapid concept rounds to test direction early and choose the strongest visual strategy.

03 / Refine visual system

Selected direction is expanded into a complete, consistent design system with production-ready details.

04 / Deliver final assets

Final files, implementation guidance, and handoff support so execution stays on-brand.

Career Lab / Record

Experience + Capability Archive

Structured profile readout with role history, tools, leadership tracks, and recognitions.

Experience

Sprout Studios

Visual Designer

LOCBoston, MA TERMJune 2025 - Present

Pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling for brands like Staples, Kohler, and Whirlpool by creating meaningful graphics and experimenting with innovative AI-driven workflows.

Nicom

Freelancer

LOCBoston, MA TERMMay 2022 - Present

Extensive experience collaborating with 50+ clients across industries, focused on 3D animation, packaging, and brand development with fast, reliable delivery.

Ravisauce

Founder & Lead Designer

LOCBoston, MA TERMApril 2015 - Present

Built and scaled a fingerboard/skatewear brand with customers in 17 countries, expanding distribution to retail and online channels.

Zipped Magazine

Art Director

LOCSyracuse, NY TERMAug 2023 - May 2024

Led a team of four in weekly editorial production, directing social, poster, and design assets for a culture-focused semester publication.

Education

Syracuse University

College of Visual and Performing Arts

BFA, Communications Design · Magna Cum Laude · May 2024

Boston College High School

May 2020

Expertise

Creative

  • Strategy
  • Branding
  • Packaging
  • Editorial
  • UI/UX
  • Advertising
  • 3D Design

Technical

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Figma
  • Framer
  • Blender

Leadership

  • Syracuse University Summer College Ambassador (2019)
  • Young Leaders Conference, Sheffield, England (2019)
  • YMCA Camp Counselor (CIT), Camp Coniston, Croydon NH (2011-2016)

Honors & Awards

Paul Leibovitz Award

Syracuse University (2024)

Presented to a senior demonstrating cutting-edge interactive design and emerging technology use.

Impact Award

Babson College (2018)

Recognized for brand networking leadership and building community engagement around Ravisauce.

Craftsmanship Recognition

Fingerboard TV (2017)

Featured internationally for craftsmanship in handmade fingerboard design.