Nova Wangili Hansbrough

About Nova Wangili Hansbrough

Passionate product design leader and practitioner with 10+ years of experience accelerating business growth through user-centered design solutions. Expert in user research, data analysis, and rapid testing methodologies to deliver high-impact products. In addition to my product leadership, I dedicate time to mentoring emerging designers and teaching creative arts to young students, applying my design expertise to inspire future creators.My core leadership value is a commitment to nurturing meaningful human connections—ensuring that every interaction, from team collaboration to user engagement, is guided in empathy.

Experience

1. Founder, Creative

   Nova Wangili Design

   Feb 2006 — Present · US

   A boutique design consultancy with nearly two decades of experience partnering with startups, enterprise brands, and mission-driven organizations. Nova Wangili Design delivers end-to-end creative solutions across UX/UI, brand identity, digital design, and product strategy, with a track record spanning retail giants, travel, media, and consumer goods.Capabilities:• UX/UI & product design for web and mobile• Brand identity, logos, and visual systems• Packaging and in-store experience design• Digital illustration, infographics, and marketing assets• Presentations, collateral, and campaign materialsClient Highlights: Walmart.com, Hotwire/Expedia, Home Depot/TechShed, Shutterfly, BlogHer, IDEO, Bare Escentuals, Clever Girls Collective, MVP Financial, and 20+ startupsPro Bono: Committed to community impact through design work with EPIC People, Team in Training/LLS, and Alemany Farm.

Education

• College of Marin

  Early Childhood Education, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, History of Film, Public Speaking

  2015

• Academy of Art University

  Bachelor of Art, Graphic Design

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Environmental Design
• Concept Development
• Pre-Press
• Posters
• Social Media
• Fashion
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Typography
• Web Development
• Surface Design
• Visual Design
• Packaging
• User Experience
• User Interface
• Illustrator
• Digital Photography
• User Research
• Entrepreneurship
• Layout
• Mobile Design
• Creative Direction
• Fashion Design
• Agile Testing
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Experience Design
• Information Design
• Email Marketing
• Web Design
• Branding Development
• Illustration
• Digital Illustration
• Corporate Identity
• Collateral
• User Experience Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Presentation Design
• Logo Design
• Visual Communication