WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO
My name is Nick Nugent and no, I am not related to Ted. I earned my BFA in Digital Media from Otis College of Art and Design and an AA in Graphic Design from Brooks College of Art. My passion has always been movies, whether designing artwork for them, writing creative stories, or being on camera - I live for entertainment! I've even been a cast member at Disneyland at one point.
I am currently seeking employment in the entertainment industry or something related to my field of digital media/graphic design. I have always wanted to work in movies and am eagerly searching for a position at Warner Bros, Paramount, Universal, or any other well known movie/effects studio that utilizes my artistic skills.
What sets me apart from the average designer is that I understand design basics such as the power of an eye catching color palette, striking typography and stunning graphic design layouts and functionality. I have a critical eye for detail and a firm understanding of color theory and the psychology of seeing. I can adjust to various design styles depending on the needs of the project.
My interests are mostly in story writing, drawing, photoshop coloring/manipulation, prop design, poster design, collecting movie prop replicas and autographs, Disney's Fantasmic! and Disneyland memorabilia, Knight Rider, Smallville, Star Wars, WWE, and other exciting and inspiring stuff.
I am a member of a well known Knight Rider based replica car club called "Knights of the West Coast". Our members and their replica K.I.T.T. cars have appeared on several television commercials and tv series as well at several charitable events and parades.
We use our passion to make a positive difference, one replica car at a time. You can always spot us by our signature gold and black t-shirts baring a knight chess piece and shield inspired by the semi seen in the television series and KOTWC logo. We've even been to El Mirage Dry Lake Bed where the opening titles of Knight Rider were filmed!
My fellow artists' nicknamed me "The Digital Quick" or TDQ because of my ability to conceptulize and produce eye catching digital art in a swift and efficent manner. If I do not understand a problem or skill set, my motto has always been, "Yes I can, show me how!". I have a can do attitude. Integrity is everything to me and getting the job done under tight deadlines is paramount. I find deadlines motivational as they are challenging and go the distance to meet them.
I recently organized and branded key art for a fan event called, "Knight Rider Reunion" which took place in Los Angeles CA. This included producing designs for banners, posters, postcards, t-shirts, badges, and other promotional materials which also included video graphics. I have also branded other events as well. In addition I have produced various opening titles for, "Disney's D23 Armchair Archivist" which is an online web series. I have always had a passion for the television show, "Knight Rider" and for the last few years I have produced artwork related to the brand including designing, writing, and publishing a book on the series titled, "The Knight Rider Companion." Also, I have a strong familiarity with promotional materials, poster art, and print-ready design.
Although much of my current work is focused on fan art for Knight Rider or Star Wars, I have a broad range of skills I can apply to any project or subject I put my mind to. I simply live to create and inspire.
Currently I am writing a series of books for "Aiemara", an epic saga ten years in the making set within a fantasy like medieval world shrouded in secrecy and connected to our home planet.
The first book in the planned trilogy will be titled: Aiemara: Bloodlines, Aiemara: Vengeance, and finally Aiemara: Destiny.
Thank you for exploring my website and if you have any questions or would like to get in touch with me, please use the CONTACT link provided in the navigational bar above to send me a message and I will be happy to get back to you!
-Nick
The Digital Quick
Author/Designer of The Knight Rider Companion
