About Me
About Me
About Me
About Me
About Me
Hello! I’m Nick Botner, a South Florida native who's been designing professionally for 20+ years. I graduated as a multimedia artist from Full Sail, but quickly cultivated a love for software design and user interaction.
Hello again! I’m Nick Botner, a South Florida native who's been designing professionally for 19+ years. I graduated as a multimedia artist from Full Sail, but quickly cultivated a love for software design and user interaction.
Hello again! I’m Nick Botner, a South Florida native who's been designing professionally for 19+ years. I graduated as a multimedia artist from Full Sail, but quickly cultivated a love for software design and user interaction.
Hello again! I’m Nick Botner, a South Florida native who's been designing professionally for 19+ years. I graduated as a multimedia artist from Full Sail, but quickly cultivated a love for software design and user interaction.
Hello again! I’m Nick Botner, a South Florida native who's been designing professionally for 19+ years. I graduated as a multimedia artist from Full Sail, but quickly cultivated a love for software design and user interaction.
Currently
Current Whereabouts
Current Whereabouts
Current Whereabouts
Current Whereabouts
I am living in Seattle, Washington and leading design at Google within their Brand Analytics and Measurement team.
I am living in Seattle, Washington and leading design at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2). This includes: branding new and current AI2 projects, creating scalable design systems for all projects and demos, setting standards for data visualizations and contributing to the product roadmap. I am also working as the design lead for a stealth startup in the AI2 incubator program and leading the overall design for the Incubator.
I am living in Seattle, Washington and leading design at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2). This includes: branding new and current AI2 projects, creating scalable design systems for all projects and demos, setting standards for data visualizations and contributing to the product roadmap. I am also working as the design lead for a stealth startup in the AI2 incubator program and leading the overall design for the Incubator.
I am living in Seattle, Washington and leading design at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2). This includes: branding new and current AI2 projects, creating scalable design systems for all projects and demos, setting standards for data visualizations and contributing to the product roadmap. I am also working as the design lead for a stealth startup in the AI2 incubator program and leading the overall design for the Incubator.
I am living in Seattle, Washington and leading design at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2). This includes: branding new and current AI2 projects, creating scalable design systems for all projects and demos, setting standards for data visualizations and contributing to the product roadmap. I am also working as the design lead for a stealth startup in the AI2 incubator program and leading the overall design for the Incubator.
My Design Prinicples
My Approach
My Approach
My Design Prinicples
My Design Prinicples
Simplicity in the design. Clarity in the message. And above all, empathy for the user.
Simplicity in the design. Clarity in the message. And above all, empathy for the user.
Simplicity in the design. Clarity in the message. And above all, empathy for the user.
Simplicity in the design. Clarity in the message. And above all, empathy for the user.
Simplicity in the design. Clarity in the message. And above all, empathy for the user.
Projects I Enjoy
Projects I Enjoy
Projects I Enjoy
Projects I Enjoy
Projects I Enjoy
I am drawn to anything dealing with innovative technology. I love architecting large systems that scale. And I enjoy untangling complex datasets and interactions.
I am drawn to anything dealing with innovative technology. I love architecting large systems that scale. And I derive pleasure from untangling complex datasets and interactions.
I am drawn to anything dealing with innovative technology. I love architecting large systems that scale. And I derive pleasure from untangling complex datasets and interactions.
I am drawn to anything dealing with innovative technology. I love architecting large systems that scale. And I derive pleasure from untangling complex datasets and interactions.
I am drawn to anything dealing with innovative technology. I love architecting large systems that scale. And I derive pleasure from untangling complex datasets and interactions.
In the Afterhours
In the Afterhours
In the Afterhours
In the Afterhours
In the Afterhours
When I am not working you can find me working...on my own creative endeavors. I spend my free time working with my hands in various artistic mediums and shooting photos or videos of the outdoors. Producing physical art and documenting my adventures keeps me inspired and focused.
When I am not working you can find me working...on my own creative endeavors. I spend my free time working with my hands in various artistic mediums and shooting photos or videos of the outdoors. Producing physical art and documenting my adventures keeps me inspired and focused.
When I am not working you can find me working...on my own creative endeavors. I spend my free time working with my hands in various artistic mediums and shooting photos or videos of the outdoors. Producing physical art and documenting my adventures keeps me inspired and focused.
When I am not working you can find me working...on my own creative endeavors. I spend my free time working with my hands in various artistic mediums and shooting photos or videos of the outdoors. Producing physical art and documenting my adventures keeps me inspired and focused.
When I am not working you can find me working...on my own creative endeavors. I spend my free time working with my hands in various artistic mediums and shooting photos or videos of the outdoors. Producing physical art and documenting my adventures keeps me inspired and focused.
True Facts about Nick
True Facts about Nick
True Facts about Nick
True Facts about Nick
True Facts about Nick
• I wake up at 5am
• I used to produce a YouTube hiking channel called Outside & Stuff
• Currently learning how to produce Drum and Bass music under the alias Pelagic Sky
• I have two Japanese Bobtail cats that think they are dogs
• Enjoy birding and growing my life list, which at this time of writing is just over 600 unique species
• Every year I travel to the Southern Hemisphere to hike, climb, and see as many birds as possible
• Lived in Tokyo Japan for three years working by day as a graphic designer and then a Drum and Bass emcee by night
• 1st Degree Black Belt in Shorinji-ryu Renshinkan
• I have motorcycle endorsements for both United States and Japan
• I once rebuilt a Ducati Monster (motorcycle) in my living room and maintained a successful relationship at the same time
• Saved a brushtail possum from drowning in Sydney Australia
• Enjoy hiking in waist deep water in the swamps of the everglades
• Certified PADI diver but never use it in the PNW because it’s too cold here
• Do not enjoy surfing while watching sharks eat fish around me
• I wake up everyday at 5am
• I produce a YouTube hiking channel with +5,000 subscribers
• I have two Japanese Bobtail cats that think they are dogs
• Every year I travel to the Southern Hemisphere to hike, climb, and see as many birds as possible
• Lived in Tokyo Japan for three years working by day as a graphic designer and then a Drum and Bass emcee by night
• 1st Degree Black Belt in Shorinji-ryu Renshinkan
• I have motorcycle endorsements for both United States and Japan
• I once rebuilt a Ducati Monster (motorcycle) in my living room and maintained a successful relationship at the same time
• Saved a brushtail possum from drowning in Sydney Australia
• Enjoy hiking in waist deep water in the swamps of the everglades
• Certified PADI diver but never use it in the PNW because it’s too cold here
• Do not enjoy surfing while watching sharks eat fish around me
• I wake up everyday at 5am
• I produce a YouTube hiking channel with +5,000 subscribers
• I have two Japanese Bobtail cats that think they are dogs
• Every year I travel to the Southern Hemisphere to hike, climb, and see as many birds as possible
• Lived in Tokyo Japan for three years working by day as a graphic designer and then a Drum and Bass emcee by night
• 1st Degree Black Belt in Shorinji-ryu Renshinkan
• I have motorcycle endorsements for both United States and Japan
• I once rebuilt a Ducati Monster (motorcycle) in my living room and maintained a successful relationship at the same time
• Saved a brushtail possum from drowning in Sydney Australia
• Enjoy hiking in waist deep water in the swamps of the everglades
• Certified PADI diver but never use it in the PNW because it’s too cold here
• Do not enjoy surfing while watching sharks eat fish around me
• I wake up everyday at 5am
• I produce a YouTube hiking channel with +5,000 subscribers
• I have two Japanese Bobtail cats that think they are dogs
• Every year I travel to the Southern Hemisphere to hike, climb, and see as many birds as possible
• Lived in Tokyo Japan for three years working by day as a graphic designer and then a Drum and Bass emcee by night
• 1st Degree Black Belt in Shorinji-ryu Renshinkan
• I have motorcycle endorsements for both United States and Japan
• I once rebuilt a Ducati Monster (motorcycle) in my living room and maintained a successful relationship at the same time
• Saved a brushtail possum from drowning in Sydney Australia
• Enjoy hiking in waist deep water in the swamps of the everglades
• Certified PADI diver but never use it in the PNW because it’s too cold here
• Do not enjoy surfing while watching sharks eat fish around me
• I wake up everyday at 5am
• I produce a YouTube hiking channel with +5,000 subscribers
• I have two Japanese Bobtail cats that think they are dogs
• Every year I travel to the Southern Hemisphere to hike, climb, and see as many birds as possible
• Lived in Tokyo Japan for three years working by day as a graphic designer and then a Drum and Bass emcee by night
• 1st Degree Black Belt in Shorinji-ryu Renshinkan
• I have motorcycle endorsements for both United States and Japan
• I once rebuilt a Ducati Monster (motorcycle) in my living room and maintained a successful relationship at the same time
• Saved a brushtail possum from drowning in Sydney Australia
• Enjoy hiking in waist deep water in the swamps of the everglades
• Certified PADI diver but never use it in the PNW because it’s too cold here
• Do not enjoy surfing while watching sharks eat fish around me