When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all.
About
Hello! I'm Nicholas Pappas, a product designer with over 25 years of experience designing professional and enterprise systems. Throughout my design journey I've nurtured a core belief in the power of design systems and accessibility as catalysts for innovation and inclusivity, developing a passion for building the foundations that bring success to our users.
Projects
Experience
Staff 2 Product Designer
VMware (now Broadcom)
2021 - present
Defined strategy, research needs, and accessibility standards, for design and development of a comprehensive design system through code complete.
Principal UX Engineer
F5 Networks
2013 - 2021
Drove UX across multiple products, reducing both design and development inconsistency, and increasing accessibility.
Human Factors and Usability Engineer
Boeing
2005 - 2013
Contributed to multiple R&D projects, playing a key role in enhancing UX, operational efficiency and innovation across various aerospace systems.
Frontend Software Engineer
Lucent Technologies
1998 - 2002
Pioneered the design and development of frontend framework, empowering teams to explore unique interaction methodologies, while maintaining a consistent experience.
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Education
Master in Cognitive Systems Engineering
Ohio State University
Bachelor in Computer Science