
Nikeisha Nelson is currently an Associate Creative Director at Apple. She thrives to stay inquisitive, while challenging herself to form new perspectives and develop human-led solutions. Her background in product, visual, apparel design, and branding, along with her interests in psychology and anthropology, afford her unique insight when approaching challenges. She has worked with stakeholders in industries such as tech, consumer products, health and wellness, music and entertainment, fashion / sportswear, and non-profit.
In addition to Apple, Nikeisha has worked for frog design, Google, Nike, exhibited work at Dubai Design Week, New York & London Fashion Week, and performed guest lectures for Hofstra University’s design program. She holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), and a Masters of Design degree from Royal College of Art (UK).
2025
Webby Award Winner: Best Mobile Visual Design Function (Apple.com: Mac mini M4 site)
Webby People's Voice Winner: Best Visual Design Function (Apple.com: iMac M4 site)
2024
Webby Honoree: Best Visual Design Aesthetic (Apple.com: MacBook Pro M3 site)
Panelist on IHCD Universal Design Seminar
Guest Speaker at SF State University Design Grad Seminar
2020
Guest Lecturer at Hofstra University
2019
2018
Dubai Design Week Exhibitor (Global Grad Show)
Royal College of Art Award of Excellence
London Fashion Week
2012 – 2016
New York Fashion Week
Guest Lecturer at Hofstra University
2009 – 2007
Gorman Annual Professional Development Prize
Lousie Palazzola Senior Award
Nelson Foundation Scholarship Award

