Nicolle Hazard
About Nicolle Hazard
Nicolle Hazard is a Product Designer currently working at Fintoc in Mexico City. She has a diverse background in architecture and UX design, with experience in various roles across multiple companies and a strong focus on integrating activism into her design work.
Work at Fintoc
Nicolle Hazard currently serves as a Product Designer at Fintoc, where she has been employed since 2022. In her role, she is involved in designing product changes and has contributed to the company's product design methodology. Her work at Fintoc is conducted remotely from Mexico City, allowing her to integrate her skills in UX research, prototyping, and 3D modeling into the product development process.
Previous Experience
Before joining Fintoc, Nicolle held several positions across various organizations. She worked at Dr. Wein as Encargada de Producto y Marca for 11 months in 2021. Additionally, she was a Consultora de Diseño de Servicios - Experiencia de Usuario at Accenture for 11 months in 2021. Her earlier roles include working as an Architect at FR-EE / Fernando Romero EnterprisE from 2017 to 2019 and as a Junior Architect from 2016 to 2017 in New York.
Education and Expertise
Nicolle Hazard studied at Pratt Institute, where she earned a Licenciatura en Arquitectura from 2011 to 2016. She also completed a PreCollege program at Pratt Institute in 2010. In 2021, she attended Ironhack, achieving a Bootcamp Tiempo Completo in UX-UI. Her educational background equips her with a unique blend of skills, including UX research, prototyping, animations, and 3D modeling.
Leadership and Initiatives
Nicolle co-founded and served as President of the Latin American Architecture Lab (LAAB) from 2015 to 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. This role reflects her commitment to leadership and innovation in the field of architecture and design. She has also shared her insights on product design through blog posts, providing practical lessons and methodologies that contribute to the design community.
Career Aspirations
Nicolle Hazard is actively seeking opportunities in Series A or B startups, particularly those focused on democratization and context-centered visions in sectors such as Ed-Tech, Prop-Tech, and E-commerce. Her passion for integrating activism into her design work underscores her commitment to making a meaningful impact in traditional sectors.