Nicole Bengford
About Nicole Bengford
Nicole Bengford is a Product Designer at Oriental Trading Company, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in cohesive party designs and has a background in graphic design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Northwest Missouri State University.
Work at Oriental Trading
Nicole Bengford has been employed at Oriental Trading Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, since 2016. In her role as Product Designer, she has accumulated eight years of experience in the Greater Omaha Area. Her responsibilities include specifying materials, dimensions, and construction details for vendors in product artwork. This position allows her to apply her design skills to create products that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
Previous Experience as Graphic Designer
Before joining Oriental Trading, Nicole Bengford worked as a Graphic Designer at The Sign Depot for a brief period in 2011. During her five-month tenure, she developed skills that contributed to her design expertise. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent career in product design.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Bengford earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design with an emphasis in Advertising from Northwest Missouri State University. She attended the university from 2007 to 2011, acquiring a solid foundation in design principles and practices. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary to specialize in creating cohesive party designs using Adobe Illustrator.
Design Specialization and Trends Research
Nicole Bengford specializes in creating cohesive party designs, leveraging her proficiency in Adobe Illustrator. She actively researches current design trends to enhance customer interaction through product design. This focus on contemporary trends allows her to create appealing and relevant designs that resonate with customers.