Clarity in complexity.
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Motion Graphics & Animation
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User Experience (UX)
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Science Fiction Prototyping
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Concept Design
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Science Communication
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Narrative Intelligence
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Human-Centered Design
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Research & Development
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Brand Strategy
| Motion Graphics & Animation | User Experience (UX) | Science Fiction Prototyping | Concept Design | Science Communication | Narrative Intelligence | Human-Centered Design | Research & Development | Brand Strategy
Chandra X-Ray Observatory(Case Study / Web Design)
Modernizing Family Courts(Case Study / UX)
Capstone C4ISR(Case Study / UX)
D.C. HealthLink(Case Study / UX)
BLSK Energy(Case Study / Brand Strategy)
Milken Institute(Case Study / R&D)
Silver Passport(Case Study / R&D)
vetttd(Brand Strategy)
Breaking Futures™(Substack / R&D)
Designing futures.
Building worlds.
With experience and practice in UX, motion graphics, and strategic communications, I’ve helped global brands, startups, research institutes, and non-profits explore their bold ideas, solve complex problems, and design what’s next by practicing a strategic imagination.
My work combines human-centered design principles with systems design and narrative intelligence to create world-building workshops, speculative prototypes, and serious games — all built to accelerate discovery, unlock creativity, and support better decision-making in complex environments.
I believe the best way to build a better world is to build lots of worlds, simulations and scenarios to help you prepare for challenges and test more solutions faster. I’ve built my creative practice around making that process accessible, rigorous, and transformational.
Nic DiPalma
Principal & Executive Creative Director
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Clients & Projects
Nic is a visionary. He not only better positioned us to engage our community, but also designed a strategy to effectively articulate our story across multiple platforms.”
— Michael Wong, Founder & CEO, DayBlink
“Nic is thoughtful, eloquent and truly passionate about helping bring storytelling to life for STEM topics, and particularly the people who work in STEM fields. He cares deeply about his colleagues and clients and is working to make a difference.”
— Kim Arcand, PhD, Visualization Scientist, Author, NASA Chandra X-ray Observatory
“Nic went above and beyond as our keynote. If you are looking for a speaker or a partner to lead your organization through a complex process, Nic is your man.”
— Sarah Hagy, President, Mid Atlantic Society of Association Executives
“You know that feeling of joy when a creative exceeds your expectations?
Nic delivers it. Every time.”
— Morris Packer, Head of Operations, Nima Energy
