NYC based product designer with roots
in visual design and illustration. Designing thoughtful experiences that encourage
curiosity and connection.
about me
Nina Pagano
✉︎ NINAMPAGANO@GMAIL.COM
I’ve loved art and design for as long as I can remember, from a young age building cardboard contraptions and sketching jetpack concepts (launch date: 2035). In high school, I sold custom stickers and hand-painted surfboards, which really sparked my drive to explore illustration and design.
Now in NYC, I find inspiration in how people experience design in both visual systems and everyday products. That curiosity is what led me to start Melony, a creative tech startup reimagining cloud storage as a beautiful, visual space for creatives.
With a background in UX/UI, visual design, and illustration, I’m passionate about creating experiences that are both intuitive and engaging, where aesthetics and functionality work together naturally.
Lead Graphic Designer
May 2025 - Present
Co-Founder & Product Design Lead at Melony
June 2024 - Present
Graphic Designer at Kirna Zabete
June 2024 - Present
Contract Brand Designer at AMO Denim
November 2023 - June 2024
Graphic Designer at Ronny Kobo
June 2023 - August 2023
Contract Graphic Designer at Cou Cou Intimates
March 2023 - July 2023
Contract Graphic Designer at Orseund Iris
July 2022 - June 2024
Contract Graphic Designer at Castle Funds
November 2022 - April 2023
Art Director Intern at The Smart Set
September 2020 - March 2021
Drexel University
BS - Graphic Design
September 2018 - June 2022
Flatiron School
Certification -
UX/Product Design
March 2024 - March 2025