Hey, I'm Quantanik, but everybody calls me Nique!
I'm a Jill of All Trades 🤹🏾♀️ when it comes to design. From brand identities and print campaigns to UX/UI, digital experiences, and prototypes, I’ve always enjoyed working across different areas of design rather than staying in one box.
An Untraditional Designer with a Unique Edge
I started designing in 2009 and returned to freelance design consistently in 2018 through NiqueDesigns LLC, my independent design practice.
Since then, I’ve completed 35+ client projects and 60+ unique design assets across branding, advertising, print, digital, apparel, business collateral, and UX/UI. Much of my work has grown through repeat clients, referrals, and word of mouth.
Alongside design, I bring 14+ years of automotive experience at Stellantis, where I currently lead 30+ Production Specialists in Global Pilot Operations. I work with engineering, materials, manufacturing, and validation teams to support prototype vehicle programs, solve build issues, and improve processes.
That experience shapes the way I design. I pay attention to how people use systems, where problems occur, how information is communicated, and what it takes to move an idea from concept to execution.
I earned my B.A. in Graphic Design & Media Arts with a concentration in User Experience Design and an A.A.S. in Graphic Design, and I hold professional certifications in UX design, Photoshop, Illustrator, and visual design.
Today, my work spans UX/UI, visual design, branding, graphic design, advertising, and digital experiences. Whether I’m building a brand identity, designing an interface, or creating a campaign, my goal is simple: make it clear, useful, and visually strong.
Design Highlights and Achievements
•🥇 Designed the award-winning Association of Community College Trustees’ #CCMonth identity, selected from 225+ entries and adopted by 100+ community colleges nationwide since 2023
• 🥈 Named a 2023 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist, one of two students selected from Oakland Community College and six from Michigan
• 👩🏾🎓 Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University with a B.A. in Graphic Design & Media Arts, concentration in User Experience Design
• 👩🏾🎓 Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Oakland Community College with an A.A.S. in Graphic Design
• 🧠 Earned multiple academic honors, including Dean’s List, President’s List, and Honors List recognition
• Adobe Certified Professional in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Visual Design, plus the Google UX Design Professional Certificate
• 👩🏾🎨 Competed in national and regional design competitions, including the Detroit Jazz Festival Poster Competition and NISOD Graphic Design Contest
• 📈 Built a personal social media presence of 15,000+ followers and 25.4M+ content views, increasing visibility for my design work and NiqueDesigns
VERSATILE SKILLSET & TOOLS
Branding & Identity Design — Typography & Layout — Color Theory & Visual Design — Advertising & Marketing Design — Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) — Print & Digital Design — Creative Problem-Solving — User Research & Personas — Wireframing & Prototyping — Information Architecture — Interaction Design — Usability Testing — Responsive Design — Figma — Accessibility & Inclusive Design
HIRE ME, PERHAPS? 🤷🏾♀️
A FEW KIND WORDS & RECOMMENDATIONS 🥹
"Quantanik asks tough questions and is open and willing to take her projects to the next level." –Peter S.
"Quantanik shows great passion for design, and I am absolutely confident that she will work hard to be successful and achieve her goals." —Laura C.
"Nique is a versatile talent and has an amazing attitude. Any company would be lucky to have her!" —Kyle S.
"Nique is easily one of the most talented and naturally inclined designers I’ve had the pleasure to work with." —Jack B.
"Nique has so much to offer any company because she is passionate about her work and her users." —DiAna C.
"Quantanik is a designer a lot of us can learn from. Every project and design is thought out and presented professionally. She is always willing to go an extra mile." —Shae P.
"Quantanik was a huge inspiration and inspired me even more in my own studies." —Gina S.
"Quan was very personable, yet professional. Her skills are excellent and I was highly satisfied with her work. I also loved that she communicated very well and got the job done very quickly." —Asha Scribbles via UpWork
WELL THAT'S A LIL BIT ABOUT ME, WANT TO LEARN MORE? REACH OUT!
Connect with me on Linkedin, email me at qnorton@yahoo.com, or message me below!
Thank you!
