UX researcher & designer based in California

I specialize in researching consumer-facing digital experiences and creating designs that balance visual appeal, empathy, and business goals. I consider myself to be a highly adaptable self-starter.

I specialize in researching consumer-facing digital experiences and creating designs that balance visual appeal, empathy, and business goals. I consider myself to be a highly adaptable self-starter.

I specialize in researching consumer-facing digital experiences and creating designs that balance visual appeal, empathy, and business goals. I consider myself to be a highly adaptable self-starter.

I specialize in researching consumer-facing digital experiences and creating designs that balance visual appeal, empathy, and business goals. I consider myself to be a highly adaptable self-starter.

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Selected Projects

SoundCloud (2025)

Internship: research and design for global music startup

SoundCloud (2025)

Internship: research and design for global music startup

SoundCloud (2025)

Internship: design and research for a global music startup

SoundCloud (2025)

Internship: research and design for global music startup

AccuSite (2023-2025)

Internship: cloud-based inventory management system for medical equipment startup

AccuSite (2023-2025)

Internship: cloud-based inventory management system for medical equipment startup

AccuSite (2023-2025)

Internship: enterprise management system for medical inventory startup

AccuSite (2023-2025)

Internship: cloud-based inventory management system for medical equipment startup

Astral (2025)

Interaction design class: holistic sleep health app

Astral (2025)

Interaction design class: holistic sleep health app

Astral (2025)

Interaction design class: holistic sleep health app

Astral (2025)

Interaction design class: holistic sleep health app

Graphic Design (2023-2025)

Visuals, typography, layouts

Graphic Design (2023-2025)

Visuals, typography, layouts

Graphic Design (2023-2025)

Visuals, typography, layouts

Graphic Design (2023-2025)

Visuals, typography, layouts

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About Me

Nicole Claire Hood

San Diego, CA

I'm a UX researcher and designer with a background in visual art, design, and marketing. My experience includes two UX internships, complemented by university coursework as a Communication & Media major and Art & Design minor. I am passionate about designing beyond functionality to unlock joy.

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Nicole Claire Hood

Nicole Claire Hood

Nicole Claire Hood

Nicole Claire Hood

Nicole Claire Hood

Nicole Claire Hood

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