Connecting design and technology to engage and tell a story
Nick Merrill | Design Portfolio
Website Redesign
Website Redesign
Harnassing AI-enabled software to transform data into knowledge.
Client: Babel Street
Project Details
I worked alongside the development agency at CamelCase Collective who provided me with the opportunity to redesign and rethink the homepage for their client, Babel Street. In addition to design efforts, I consulted on content strategy and copywriting.
Services
- Design & UX
- Content Strategy
- Copywriting
- Information Architecture
Website Redesign & Content Strategy
Website Redesign & Content Strategy
Empowering Rhode Island donors to not only give, but give well
Client: Rhode Island Foundation
Project Details
I've had a relationship with the Rhode Island Foundation that spans more than ten years. Back with my former employer, Envision, I led a redesign engagement from inception to implementation that included project discovery and goals defining, information architecture, wireframes, designs, and development.
User-experience and content strategy played a foundational role in the new website. Using insights from analytics and user tracking, we were able to significantly reduce the amount of pages (as compared to the previous website) by more than half. By eliminating the clutter, we were able to create a simple, yet beautiful website with clear, concise, and engaging messaging.
Services
- Design & UX
- Content Strategy
- Information Architecture
- SEO & Advanced Analytics
- Craft CMS
Product Design
Product Design
A revolutionary music platform designed to help independent artists take full control of their career
Client: Artist Republik
Project Details
Working on an engagement with Artist Republik, a fast-growing start-up (currently on hold) to overhaul and update the design – both the external marketing website and the application platform. Leveraging modern design layouts and intuitive user experiences, the key goal is to increase and convert membership.
Services
- Product Design
- UX/UI Consulting
- Creative Direction
Website Redesign & Content Strategy
Website Redesign & Content Strategy
Helping to eliminate trade barriers for organizations around the world
Client: Bryant Christie
Project Details
I've been working together with Bryant Christie Inc. (BCI) for over ten years. Based out of Seattle, BCI leverages modern technology to gather critical import/export regulatory data. With this information, they are able to deliver real-time product applications to their clients. To help compliment their cutting-edge products, BCI needed to redesign their brand identity and overhaul their website. In doing so, we created a visual interface to showcase their one-of-a-kind service offerings and made it easy for BCI's users to engage and explore.
Services
- Branding & Identity
- Design & UX
- Content Strategy
- Information Architecture
- Craft CMS
- Back-End & Front-End Development
Ecommerce Website
Ecommerce Website
A custom marketplace created and tailored for local Rhode Island business owners
Client: Shop Local RI
Project Details
Shop Local RI is the one-and-only online destination for unique products and services – all made by RI local business owners.
I am incredibly proud to have partnered with the amazing developers at Dodgy Code to build this completely custom and powerful marketplace website.
Services
- Craft CMS
- E-Commerce & Vendor Marketplace
- UX/UI Design
- Content Strategy
- Site Architecture
Website Design UI/UX
Website Design UI/UX
A streamlined website redesign for the #1 ranked wealth management firm in America
Client: Creative Planning
Project Details
The number one objective for this website redesign project with Creative Planning was to engage prospects and convert leads. I helped to accomplish just that with a complete redesign featuring a more strategic hierarchical layout, well-crafted engaging content, enhanced visuals, and an improved user experience – all with a focus on mobile user experiences.
Services
- Product Design
- UX/UI Consulting
- Content Strategy
- Creative Direction
More from the portfolio
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Chace Dance Company
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Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
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Envision Technology Advisors
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Gaston Community Foundation
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Kahn, Litwin, Renza
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Montana Community Foundation
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Savers Bank
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Skills For Rhode Island's Future
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South County Health - Annual Report
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South County Health - Upgrades
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St. Elizabeth Community
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The Public's Radio
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Waco Foundation
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Washington Trust
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Navigant Credit Union (Design)
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Monarch Butterfly Fund (Sitemap)
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Hill Island Financial (Prototype)
About
Hey, I’m Nick Merrill, a multi-disciplinary designer from just southwest of Boston, Massachusetts. After 18 years working for 4 different digital agencies, I decided to launch my own independent career. This opened the door for me to provide agency expertise at freelance pricing.
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with a diverse collection of clients like HBO and the Boston Bruins, to Community Foundations and Local Nonprofits. I’ve designed and collaborated on well-over 100 websites and applications. Through it all, what I enjoy most is fusing design and technology to create engagement, build a user connection, and tell a story.
Outside of work, I’m a lucky dad and husband with hobbies that include woodworking, boating, golfing, craft brewing, Scrabble playing, and being a big fan of Boston sports teams.
Craft makes it super easy to keep our website fresh and relevant. Updating the site is simple and quick so we can keep our donors and other visitors informed and engaged in our work.
–JEAN HEYDUCK, VP FOR MARCOMM, CF OF THE LOWCOUNTRY