Hey, I'm Quantanik, but everybody calls me Nique!
I'm a Jill of All Trades 🤹🏾♀️ when it comes to design. From logos and brand identities to advertising, motion graphics, and prototypes, I do a little bit of this and a little bit of that!
An Untraditional Designer with a Unique Edge
I have over 10 years of experience in graphic design, shaped by a career that bridges creative design and manufacturing. My experience in the automotive industry strengthened my attention to detail, systems thinking, and ability to perform in fast-paced, high-accountability environments. These skills directly inform my design approach, allowing me to create solutions that are both visually engaging and strategically sound.
Today, I balance my professional work in automotive operations with my creative practice as a designer. I’ve earned my B.A. in Graphic Design & Media Arts with a concentration in UX Design, and I run my own creative studio, NiqueDesigns LLC, where I collaborate with clients on branding, digital design, and UX driven projects.
My nontraditional background gives me a rare advantage. I understand structure, process, and execution just as deeply as creativity. This allows me to design with clarity, purpose, and measurable impact, whether I’m building a brand identity, designing a digital experience, or refining a user journey.
Now, I bring everything together. Branding, advertising, typography, UX/UI, and motion graphics working in harmony to create clean, intentional designs for clients and future employers who value innovation, versatility, and strong visual storytelling.
Design Highlights and Achievements
• Designed the award-winning #CCMonth logo for the Association of Community College Trustees, now featured in a nationwide marketing toolkit adopted by community colleges across the U.S. 🥇
• Jack Cooke Kent Scholarship (2023), selected as one of two students from Oakland Community College and one of six from the state of Michigan 🥈
• Magna Cum Laude graduate from Southern New Hampshire University with a B.A. in Graphic Design & Media Arts and a concentration in User Experience Design 👩🏾🎓
• Summa Cum Laude graduate from Oakland Community College with an A.A.S. in Graphic Design 👩🏾🎓
• Academic honors include 6x Dean's List at OCC and 11x Honor's List, 2x President's List, and Dean's List at SNHU 🧠
• Certified Adobe Professional in Graphic Design, Visual Design, and Illustration, and Google UX Design Professional Certificate 👩🏾💻
• Competed in nationally recognized design competitions, including the Detroit Jazz Festival Poster Competition and NISOD Graphic Design Contest, demonstrating versatility across print, branding, and visual storytelling 👩🏾🎨
• Built and scaled a digital presence to 15,000+ followers, generating 25.4M+ content views and driving measurable client growth 📈
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!
