Nick Kapica - Designer, Experiential/graphic/urbanism

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Work Background

Graphic Experiential Urbanist

Oct. 2023AotearoaI take a transdisciplinary approach that blends graphic, spatial, and urban design to craft holistic experiences within the built environment. Adopting a planet-centric perspective, I thrive in confronting challenges with a proactive attitude, harnessing my adept problem-solving, networking, and communication skills.

Dotdash WayfindingDesign Director

Jul. 2023 - Oct. 2023Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

IsthmusExecutive Director

Oct. 2020 - May. 2023Aotearoa

IsthmusPrincipal

May. 2019 - Jun. 2023AotearoaWe are Isthmus. Our kaupapa is to regenerate Aotearoa by connecting land, people and culture. We are designers. Our approach integrates knowledge from architecture, graphic design, landscape architecture, and urban design. Our tikanga unify us. They ensure we continue to be a uniquely Aotearoa design practice. We are a group; We partner locally; We acknowledge the Treaty; We are generous and we care; We are continually learning; We leave the land and water healthier.

Wellington City CouncilDesign Lead

Jan. 2017 - Mar. 2019Wellington & Wairarapa, New ZealandAt Wellington City Council I champion design by pushing it deeper into the business. I am the guardian of the Wellington City Brand and ensure the design team provide great brand communication, and connect things up to build a powerful brand experience that makes a difference to the city. Role —Be an advocate for the Wellington City Council brand —Encourage and enable design led thinking across the business —Be the guardian of Wellington City creative and design solutions —Provide guidance and advice in support of these design capabilities —Work across the business at all levels in support of the Wellington City vision

Off Grid Co-Founder

Feb. 2016 - Feb. 2019Wellington & Wairarapa, New ZealandOff Grid 18 is a design conference where the city becomes the auditorium so you won’t feel trapped in a lecture theatre. International and local presenters include social anthropologists, urban development planners, strategic thinkers, designers, and filmmakers. They will explore the city through people, story, culture and brand, and ask what is it that connects people to place?

Massey UniversityAcademic Experience Designer

Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2017Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Massey UniversityUndergraduate Programme Leader (Acting)

Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2014Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Massey UniversitySubject Director Graphic Design

Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2012Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Massey UniversitySenior Lecturer Design

Jul. 2009 - Jan. 2017Wellington, New Zealand

Ravensbourne College of Design and CommunicationSenior Lecturer for Graphic Design

Sep. 2008 - Jul. 2009

SV AssociatesDesigner and Partner

Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2010Role — Lead and drive the creative process from inception to completion — Manage, direct and delegate studio and resources appropriately — Manage and present client presentations — Develop further work opportunities for studio — Promote the studio profile

SV AssociatesStändige Vertretung Design und Kommunikation, Creative Director

Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2006Berlin, Germany—Lead and drive the creative process from inception to completion —Manage, direct and delegate studio and resources appropriately —Manage and present client presentations —Develop further work opportunities for studio —Promote the studio profile

Profile Intermedia ConferenceCo director

Jan. 1997 - Jan. 2004Profile Intermedia, International design conference Assistant director of the annual intermedia conference in Bremen Role — Project management and implementation — Co-ordination and organisation of student team — Support to conference director in developing programme and events — Overview of visual communication and promotion — Overview of exhibition design — Overview of venue design and set-up