Nickela Winfield
Graphic Design
Ringling College of Art and Design
Specialisms: Graphic Design / Typography / Packaging Design
Location: Raleigh, United States
Nickela Winfield
First Name: Nickela
Last Name: Winfield
Specialisms: Graphic Design / Typography / Packaging Design
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My Location: Raleigh, United States
University / College: Ringling College of Art and Design
Course / Program Title: Graphic Design
About
Nickela Winfield has a Bachelor's in Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design with a Business of Art and Design minor. She is also a North Carolina native, born and raised. Design is something Nickela has always been passionate about but she did not have the opportunity to take classes. Living in a small town meant that art and design were not considered viable career options. Nickela’s options were teaching, nursing, and dental assistant. Nickela’s parents were listing positions that felt stable with a steady paycheck. But art is relentless; it will find you. By overcoming obstacles like financial instability, lack of exposure to the visual arts, feelings of anxiety, and a lack of family support, Nickela was able to pursue her dreams, follow her heart, and become as relentless in reaching her goal. Graphic Design became her true passion, but what was she walking into? Was this a great idea or a stupid one?
As a Black student, would she have to struggle to achieve academic success? Who are the other Black designers? Have they made an impact? Why hadn't Nickela heard about them? Within her Senior Thesis, Where Are The Black Designers? The question directly challenges the lack of Black Designers. How could one of the largest minority groups in America create an insignificant amount of designers in the field? The pursuit of art and design can offer Black students the opportunity to build community, make bold statements, and challenge the status quo. This is great, but what’s missing? To be a great designer, you must first understand what it means to be Black. Being Black is not about the experiences you have had, it's about the experiences you can’t avoid—the trials and tribulations of being Black in America; what a blessing.
As a Black student, would she have to struggle to achieve academic success? Who are the other Black designers? Have they made an impact? Why hadn't Nickela heard about them? Within her Senior Thesis, Where Are The Black Designers? The question directly challenges the lack of Black Designers. How could one of the largest minority groups in America create an insignificant amount of designers in the field? The pursuit of art and design can offer Black students the opportunity to build community, make bold statements, and challenge the status quo. This is great, but what’s missing? To be a great designer, you must first understand what it means to be Black. Being Black is not about the experiences you have had, it's about the experiences you can’t avoid—the trials and tribulations of being Black in America; what a blessing.
PINC. People. Ideas. Nature. And now Community. This year, like many years, PINC is about transformation. Transformation of the mind, of the heart, of the soul. All of this is catalyzed over the course of a week as you experience new perspectives, new ideas, and new ways to connect with your community. This year, PINC is putting unity in the community. -- DreamLarge PINCweek December 2-9, 2023 | Rosemary Art and Design District (RADD) One week. Countless Experiences. PINC Experience December 7, 2023 | Sarasota Opera House PINC Dinner December 8, 2023 | RADD
Competitions
Global Design Graduate Show 2023
Where are the Black Designers? This question exists for many reasons. We need to make space for the entire spectrum of Black creatives while also decolonizing design through education and creating awareness of these issues. According to the 2019 AIGA Design Census, 3% of designers are Black. For so long we have created our own tables because there has been a false narrative that Black Designers are not needed. “What is missing in the design profession as a result of so little input from the largest of all American minority groups?” - Cheryl D. Miller Lack of Diversity = Lack of Creativity How can we change that? Well, there’s a design panel ready to talk about it. Panelists include: Cheryl D. Miller, CJ Callins, Jahkori Dopwell Hall, Jesse Clark, Kia Dixon, and Moderated by Nickela Winfield
Competitions