Fueled by a love for design and a drive to make an impact.

Fueled by a love for design and a drive to make an impact.

Fueled by a love for design and a drive to make an impact.

ABOUT ME

Photo of Mikkel Vestergaard from the back, standing near the sea
Photo of Mikkel Vestergaard from the back, standing near the sea
Photo of Mikkel Vestergaard from the back, standing near the sea
nic rdrqz — husband — dad — designer —
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Photo of Mikkel Vestergaard from the back, standing in a forest.
Photo of Mikkel Vestergaard from the back, standing in a forest.

HELLO, I'M NIC RDRQZ

I’ve spent over 14 years at the intersection of design, technology, and storytelling, shaping products and brands that put people first. My journey—from crafting user experiences in digital spaces to rebuilding the identity of a 20+ year-old organization—has taught me that great design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about purpose.

Every project is an opportunity to solve problems, inspire action, and leave a lasting impact. I believe wisdom grows where knowledge meets experience, and that perspective guides every decision I make, both professionally and personally.

EXPERIENCE

Associate Director of UI/UX

2022 - 2024

Gateway Church

Leading the design and user experience team, focusing on enhancing the UI/UX across all digital platforms. Responsible for ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience that aligns with the organization’s goals and brand identity.

Associate Director of UI/UX

2022 - 2024

Gateway Church

Leading the design and user experience team, focusing on enhancing the UI/UX across all digital platforms. Responsible for ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience that aligns with the organization’s goals and brand identity.

Associate Director of UI/UX

2022 - 2024

Gateway Church

Leading the design and user experience team, focusing on enhancing the UI/UX across all digital platforms. Responsible for ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience that aligns with the organization’s goals and brand identity.

Creative Director

2017 - 2021

Brushfire

I established and led the creative department within a SAAS environment, bridging the gap between design, development, and support teams. Through a thoughtful rebrand and the implementation of a design system, I helped modernize the company’s identity and improve customer retention.

Creative Director

2017 - 2021

Brushfire

I established and led the creative department within a SAAS environment, bridging the gap between design, development, and support teams. Through a thoughtful rebrand and the implementation of a design system, I helped modernize the company’s identity and improve customer retention.

Creative Director

2017 - 2021

Brushfire

I established and led the creative department within a SAAS environment, bridging the gap between design, development, and support teams. Through a thoughtful rebrand and the implementation of a design system, I helped modernize the company’s identity and improve customer retention.

Associate Director of Product Design

2013 - 2016

Gateway Church

I led a multidisciplinary team of designers , front-end devlopers and QA technicians to create intuitive digital experiences for over 30 independent sites. My work ensured a consistent, user-centric approach that aligned with the organization’s broader goals.

Associate Director of Product Design

2013 - 2016

Gateway Church

I led a multidisciplinary team of designers , front-end devlopers and QA technicians to create intuitive digital experiences for over 30 independent sites. My work ensured a consistent, user-centric approach that aligned with the organization’s broader goals.

Associate Director of Product Design

2013 - 2016

Gateway Church

I led a multidisciplinary team of designers , front-end devlopers and QA technicians to create intuitive digital experiences for over 30 independent sites. My work ensured a consistent, user-centric approach that aligned with the organization’s broader goals.

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Let’s build something meaningful—together.

Have a vision worth bringing to life? Let’s talk about how we can make it happen—together.

LET'S TALK

Profile photo of Mikkel Vestergaard with a professional and approachable expression.

Let’s build something meaningful—together.

Have a vision worth bringing to life? Let’s talk about how we can make it happen—together.

LET'S TALK

Profile photo of Mikkel Vestergaard with a professional and approachable expression.

Let’s build something meaningful—together.

Have a vision worth bringing to life? Let’s talk about how we can make it happen—together.

LET'S TALK