Nick Anderson – Design Educator

“Nick is AWESOME!!! He is literally the reason I’m at General Assembly!”

– Student, Summer 2020

Mixtape Series – UXDI11 (Spring 2019)

“Nick is the best! He’s so real, candid, approachable and well-versed on such huge spectrum skills of design field. His delivery of challenging or otherwise seemingly uninteresting material is thoroughly engaging and clear.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“His lesson designing skills fit perfectly with GA’s approach “teach what students need to know to get a job”. Which means deemphasizing stats/trivia that won’t actually impact student success in the industry. His students are lucky.”

– General Assembly Instructional Designer

“Literally the best teacher I have ever had. He is not afraid to share his past and be vulnerable with the class, which makes him even better. He is full of information and great insight that I cannot be more grateful for. He truly is incredible and I appreciate everything he has taught us.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“Nick was fantastic. He was engaging, he kept things real world and more than that, made me understand my role in UX (as a Media person).”

– Barkley Rocket Science Audience Member, Spring 2019

“Nick is awesome. A seriously good teacher.”

– Student, Spring 2020

Mixtape Series – UXDI7 (Spring 2018)

“Nick is probably one of the Top 3 best teachers I have had in my life (elementary, middle, undergrad & graduate school included)”

– Student, Fall 2021

UXDI10 – Pick Your Fighter

Pick your fighter

“Nick really motivates, believes and helps each student succeed in class and individually.”

– Student, Winter 2020

“Nick is PHENOMENAL!!! He’s honestly the reason I chose General Assembly.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is very helpful and resourceful. I feel comfortable going to him with any problems or questions I have. His industry insight is a great perspective to have.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick is a phenomenal instructor and is so supportive of his students.”

– Student, Winter 2019

Barkley Rocket Science Initiative, 2019

“Nick does such an amazing job at explaining things in an understandable way. He has a gift in being able to tell stories and keep the class engaged. He is flexible to our needs and when we may need to change the curriculum/time spent on topics which is VERY appreciated.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick Rocks.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“His feedback is some of the best feedback I’ve ever gotten on anything anytime ever. I walk away feeling empowered and excited to improve on a piece of work.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick has been one of the best teachers I’ve ever had in any subject. He was engaging, fun and really passionate about teaching and about getting all of us to the next steps. He’s a keeper.”

– Student, Spring 2019

WDI3 – Jump Around

Jump Around

“Nick is easily a top-tier instructor. He is gold.”

– Student, Winter 2020

“Nick is amazing and the course was so incredibly put together. I was very upset (of course) that we weren’t on campus, but I felt like Nick did everything in his power to keep things fresh, alive, engaged, etc. I wish other companies/schools and venues would learn from how Nick kept us engaged and plugged in.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“It’s a hard way to teach such a complex subject and Nick always kept the class engaged and knew when to skip pieces of the lecture due to the class already getting a grasp on concepts. It was great to have learned from someone who is so well rounded.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“I have observed many educators in my career, and I can earnestly say that Nick is one of the most engaging instructors I have witnessed in the classroom. He does an excellent job of making sure everyone is included in the ‘theatre’ of the classroom.”

– Student, Spring 2019

“Tell him we talk about how much we love him behind his back.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“His teaching methods were wonderful and dynamic. He has a great ability to empathize with student problems during this transitional period of life. He is a wonderful teacher and offers such a wealth of information without making people feel inferior for their lack of knowledge.”

– Student, Winter 2020

“Nick was incredible – always there for me when I needed it to answer questions or work through my situation.”

– Student, Spring 2019

Mixtape Series – UXDI15 (Spring 2020)

Mixtape Series – UXDI13 (Fall 2019)

“Nick exceeded my expectations. His energy kept us going even through the most challenging weeks. The amount of information he shared with us will be referenced in the future years. He’s a fantastic teacher, best I’ve ever had . . . I wish I didn’t have to leave.”

– Student, Winter 2020

“Nick was the best instructor IN THIS WORLD. And that is NOT an exaggeration.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“He’s awesome. Super down to earth and understanding. He knows the industry well and is always willing to go out of his way to help us.”

– Student, Winter 2020

“Nick is a superstar motivator! A performer. Talk about a hard worker and super smart guy.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick is a rockstar and a major presence on the Denver campus. We are truly lucky to have him. He is captivating in front of a classroom and personable, funny and insightful in a 1:1 setting. He can connect with people from all backgrounds, and is beloved by students, fellow instructors and staff alike.”

– General Assembly Staff Member

“Nick made this entire course fun and engaging. I felt as though I could learn so much from him and he also kept me laughing and having a good time. I appreciated the fact that he was easy to talk to and I felt comfortable coming to him with anything I needed to talk about.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“Thank you for telling cis, white males how to be supportive in our changing climate.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick is the best, he is real, comprehensive, and caring about UX. He never makes you feel dumb and is always open to admit he does not know something and figure it out with you.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Best teacher I’ve ever had, hands down. As someone coming from a tough background, it was inspiring to see that Nick came from a difficult place as well. This further supports the fact that anyone can take this class and succeed.”

– Student, Winter 2020

“Too many good things to say. He helped me grow as a designer and just a person in general. So thankful for him.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“Nick is amazing! I really enjoy the way he presents the lessons – it’s super engaging and I find myself pulled into the material.”

– Student, Fall 2021

“I feel as though every time I sit down with him for a one on one it is incredible and he truly wants to help me find the best version of success for myself.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“I really can’t emphasize enough how great Nick is and how grateful I am to have taken this class with him. He has been such an incredible instructor!”

– Student, Summer 2020

Mixtape Series – UXDI10 (Winter 2019)

“He rocks and has made us all (who are intimidated by our lack of experience) feel like we can do this.”

– Student, Winter 2020

“Nick has always made efforts to be available if i had any questions, has given me extremely in-depth feedback when i asked for it, and has clarified concepts for anyone asking at any point. really appreciate the ecosystem he’s created within this class. Constant real-talk mixed with vulnerability is 🧑‍🍳😙🤌.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“I feel very lucky that I got to learn from Nick.”

– Student, Summer 2018

UXDI8 Photo Shoot – Pillow Fight!

Pillow Fight!

“Nick is the MAN! I feel so privileged and grateful for somehow scoring one of the dopest instructors EVER.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Though I’ve seen Nick present many, many times, I continue to be amazed at his ability to captivate and hold and audience.”

– General Assembly Staff Member

“Nick is awesome. I was really looking forward to working with him, and waited to take this class to study under him.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick rocks. We need more Nicks.”

– Student, Fall 2018

“Nick is such an inspiring instructor and human being, who I feel is genuinely rooting for us all.”

– Student, Fall 2018

“Nick makes himself REALLY available – especially considering our large class size. At first I was scared of wasting his time or asking for too much help – but he was adamant that that is his job and I was only doing my self a disservice, which is truly a valuable lesson in both the classroom and workforce.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“I’m so happy that Nick is our lead instructor and feel very lucky to have him as our leader!”

– Student, Summer 2020

“He makes the lessons and tools digestible to understand and no one is left behind in the process of learning. His enthusiasm is in-containable and Nick really shows how much he cares for us after the program ends.”

– Student, Spring 2019

“I can’t say enough about him, which is why I’ll make this short – I feel like Nick is a 2nd dad or cool uncle to me. He’s prepared me for the next steps in this process, which seems much more manageable because of the instruction and skills I’ve received and learned throughout this course.”

– Student, Summer 2018

Mixtape Series – UXDI6 (Winter 2018)

“It’s clear from spending 10 weeks with Nick that he was meant for this role. He has a way of engaging students, especially on complex subjects, that allows for a challenging but fullfilling learning experience.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“Super livelyyyy and engaging”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is my favorite cult leader! He is the man. This class would have been boring without him as our teacher. I have learned so much from him over these past ten weeks. He not only taught us everything we needed to know to prepare us to be UX designers, but also prepared us better for the world.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick is an amazing instructor. I feel supported, heard and I feel like he incorporates a diverse set of opinions.”

– Student, Spring 2019

“Nick Anderson is one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. His teaching style is unique, humorous and works well in the immersive environment. His investment in each student is admirable to say the least.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“Nick is awesome! I really appreciate all the work and effort he put into teaching us. His real life experience is invaluable and I appreciate all that he does.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“Nick was interactive, straightforward and intelligent!”

– Barkley Rocket Science Audience Member, Spring 2019

“Nick knows his stuff. I love that he cuts through the bullsh!t.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“He doesn’t just teach the hard skills in each individual software, but he helps us develop mental models to learn any future software or tool. He’s amazing and I want to keep him forever as a mentor and coach.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is awesome! Never let him go.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick made the content entertaining and relevant to anyone (even those outside of UX).”

– Barkley Rocket Science Audience Member, Spring 2019

“Nick is more than an instructor – he’s a mentor, counselor, and friend (I’m crying as I write this). I’ve never experienced a more dedicated instructor in my life.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“Nick is so great and approachable. He is so empathetic and relatable. He gives you the support to handle the pace of the course and uncertainty you feel making a career change. I’ve never felt so seen, heard or understood by another man in my life lol. It’s almost unsettling but in a good way 🤷🏻”

– Student, Spring 2019

“Nick is a great communicator. In a specific example, he clearly articulated how the curriculum updates will benefit all instructors and returning. It is awesome to see how Nick’s “gift of gab” can make a lasting impression on GA’s culture and people.”

– General Assembly Instructional Designer

Mixtape Series – UXDI9 (Fall 2018)

“Nick is rad, give him a raise”

– Student, Summer 2019

“I have already used the information Nick presented as a new perspective to how my clients will interact with the product I put in front of them and what to give them that will make them feel like they truly benefited from the experience.”

– Barkley Rocket Science Audience Member, Spring 2019

“Nick is engaging, smart, and empathetic. He explains things in an extremely understandable manner, and has an amazing personality. He is easily one of the best instructors I have had.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick is one of the most incredible humans I’ve ever met. He’s inspiring and motivational. His teaching style is engaging and informative.”

– Student, Spring 2018

“Nick Anderson is an amazing instructor. He explains everything in terms that are easy to grasp, he supplements each point with real-world anecdotes from his time in the field, and he uses humor to keep us engaged (which is no small feat in a remote course).”

– Student, Fall 2021

“Nick is really good at getting more shy/soft-spoken students to feel comfortable & come out of their shell, as well as advocating for all students to be more confident in themselves and their abilities!”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is the absolute BEST. He teaches us not only the hard skills but entire mental models and approaches for success. He’s just incredibly emotionally intelligent, genuinely cares about each one of us learning and growing.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is an exceptionally shreddy educator.”

– Student, Winter 2019

“I love this guy. He’s amazing. I’m so sad to not be in class with him everyday :(“

– Student, Spring 2020

“Nick’s humor, knowledge, perspective, and experience translate so well into what he does as an instructor. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to be his student. Thank you for everything ?”

– Student, Winter 2019

“Nick has been great, showed support, and given the push needed for success.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is fantastic at addressing everyone’s individualized questions in a way where I feel the entire class learns something from individualized questions. I also feel that if I don’t understand something he will find new ways to explain it until I understand.”

– Student, Fall 2021

“Nick is by far the best teacher I have ever had in my life.”

– Student, Fall 2021

“Nick is by far the best teacher I have ever had.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“B E S T. Knowledgeable, of course, but also so understanding, empathetic and a really, really good human being who saw us as human beings too.”

– Student, Winter 2019

Mixtape Series – UXDI16 (Summer 2020)

“Nick has a great way of teaching, you can tell he enjoys it and that makes learning a lot more fun.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick was awesome! Such great presentation skills, energy, and engagement with the audience. He didn’t bore me at all!”

– Barkley Rocket Science Audience Member, Spring 2019

“Way to keep morale super high throughout the entire course while also being realistic! For example, on the first day of class he said, ‘You are all terrible at this.’ That was oddly so encouraging to hear.”

– Student, Spring 2019

Mixtape Series – UXDI14 (Winter 2020)

“Nick changed my life forever. He is the best teacher I’ve had in any institution in my entire life. One of the most incredible and dynamic people I’ve ever met. He’s both knowledgeable and personable, which makes his teaching style super approachable and engaging.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“Nick kicks ass. I adore his teaching style and he keeps me focused on my successes. He helped me see that failure is a great thing, and isn’t afraid to give me valuable feedback.”

– Student, Summer 2019

Mixtape Series – UXDI19 (Summer 2021)

“Nick is hilarious, confident, engaging and has awesome taste. I feel so lucky to have been taught and mentored by him. Just waiting for him to start a cult.”

– Student, Summer 2019

UXDI8 – Class Outside

Nice day to learn outside

UXDI8 Photo Shoot

“Nick is awesome. His heart and intellect is really what makes this course amazing.”

– Student, Winter 2019

“Nick is super engaging and makes learning fun! I trust him 100% to teach me the skills that I need to know to be successful.”

– Student, Spring 2019

Mixtape Series – UXDI12 (Summer 2019)

“Nick genuinely cares and wants to see us all succeed and does whatever he can to help us. He also makes the classroom environment fun and engaging. He always makes sure to make things lighthearted and helps us feel less stressed.”

– Student, Spring 2019

“Just watching him do what he does reignited my ambition to do the things I can do with the same balance of intensity and perspective.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“Nick is one of the most engaging and entertaining teachers I’ve ever learned from.”

– Student, Winter 2018

“Nick balances productive learning and humor well to help us keep going while things are stressful.”

– Student, Winter 2019

A Very UXDI13 Christmas

“His enthusiasm is contagious. His knowledge is unparalleled. His brutal honestly and sharp wit made his lessons meaningful and entertaining. I can’t say enough good things about him.”

– Student, Winter 2018

“Nick taught me to voice my ideas meaningfully and with confidence. His final lesson was brave and inspiring, and really talked to us on a deeper level. He helped me through a very difficult part of a project, and I appreciated his genuine concern and feedback.”

– Student, Winter 2018

“Nick is a truly inspirational instructor. He instilled a sense of confidence in me that I’ll carry throughout my professional career. I can’t say enough great things about him.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“Nick has been great at explaining things and keeping us engaged during long lectures. I have learned so much, and I can genuinely say the teacher makes all the difference.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“I’ve only had 2 teachers in my life that have influenced my life so greatly, and I’m happy to say Nick is now the 3rd.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“Nick is a phenomenal teacher and leader for this course. He always brings a positive attitude with him to work, and advocates for all students pushing them to be their best. I feel genuinely lucky to have him as an instructor and confident that I’m going to build an awesome portfolio with his guidance.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“I look up to Nick in so many ways, and I hope to be able to empower other people in this industry like he has.”

– Student, Summer 2019

Mixtape Series – UXDI8 (Summer 2018)

Mixtape Series – UXDI20 (Fall 2021)

“Nick is the best teacher I’ve ever had. He made everything very easy to understand and he genuinely really cares about all of his students.”

– Student, Winter 2019

“Nick was the BEST! And that includes 4 years of college instructors.”

– Student, Winter 2018

Mixtape Series – UXDI17 (Winter 2021)

“Nick is the best ever”

– Student, Winter 2020

“I am 100% confident that I’m learning the hard skills and ‘insider insights’ from Nick. He is more than a teacher – he’s a thought leader. He’s a UX Yoda who is invested in our potential and willing to show us all the booby traps and pitfalls.”

– Student, Fall 2021

“I would not have made it through this class with a different instructor. He has changed how I look at myself and others in the professional world. He’s teaching us to ask for the cake and to have the skills to back it up. He truly is one of a kind.”

– Student, Winter 2020

“I do not have enough words to express how thankful I am to have learned from Nick. It’s been a long time since I had a teacher that I truly respected, admired, was humbled by, wanted to never disappoint, and was eager to learn from each day.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. His metaphors and explanations are so easy to follow, and his lessons are so engaging that it’s hard not to pay attention.”

– Student, Winter 2019

UXDI7 Class Photo Shoot

Roof hang

“Literally the best, most effective teacher I’ve ever had. Keeps me interested, explains things in unique ways that makes them easy to understand, and is super realistic while also being constructive. I wish I could be in this class full-time (not just for the 10 weeks of the course).”

– Student, Summer 2019

Mixtape Series – WDI5 (Summer 2017)

“Nick wants all of us to succeed and is great at answering any questions we might have or easing any of our fears and anxieties when working on projects.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick is such a knowledgeable instructor and genuinely cares about the outcomes of his student during and after the program.”

– Student, Spring 2019

Mixtape Series – WDI3 (Winter 2017)

“Nick is one of the most remarkable professors I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning from. He cares and is very respectful to his students, and is always extending himself as a resource after they’ve graduated.”

– Student, Spring 2019

“Nick has been great and I literally have nothing negative to say about him. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, funny, engaging and supportive. I’m very happy to have him as our lead instructor for this class.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick literally changed my life. He taught me so much about myself and his approach to this class came from the heart. He lifted us up when we needed it, and pushed us to be better designers and better people.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“Nick showed me and the class more respect than any other teacher in my history of learning. I’d be shocked if Nick was not promoted to a global position in the next 5 years.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“I LOVE Nick so much he’s such an incredible teacher, and if he could teach every single cohort is would say 10/10 i would recommend General Assembly to a colleague.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“I’m so appreciative of his knowledge, bad-assness and overall awesomeness. for real. we’re all better peeps because of him – and will always be so grateful for his leadership and kindness.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“I really admire Nick. He is painfully honest and I really respect his transparency with both UX and real life “stuff”. He pushes me and my classmates to be better people and to try challenging things to grow outside of your comfort zone.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is spectacular! I so appreciate his openness with his own experience and addressing of all the imposter-syndrome/ self-confidence pieces.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“Nick has such a natural gift for teaching. He is such a gifted storyteller and he draws on his life experience to really help us develop the most ideal attitudes to approach our future careers.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is the best teacher I have ever had. He supports us both in class and outside of class. He is very understanding of our backgrounds and emotional backgrounds. His teaching is very progressive and up lifting.”

– Student, Winter 2019

“I think Nick’s strength is in developing relationships and giving personalized instruction that happens in little bit throughout the day.”

– Student, Summer 2020

Mixtape Series – UXDI18 (Spring 2021)

“Nick’s a boss.”

– Student, Fall 2018

“Nick’s presentation personality was top of the charts. Kept our attention, engaged the audience, and educated on a practical and real basis.”

– Barkley Rocket Science Audience Member, Spring 2019

“Nick is smart, energetic, and knows how to get ideas across.”

– Barkley Rocket Science Audience Member, Spring 2019

“Nick is a phenomenal instructor who cares a lot about his students. He answers every single question that is raised in class and has one on ones that are extremely helpful. Having Nick as my instructor, I feel very lucky to start my UX career in his class.”

– Student, Fall 2021

Mixtape Series – WDI4 (Spring 2017)

“One of the best teachers I’ve had. Fun, great humor, crazy intelligent. Must drives his wife insane.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick is an amazing instructor. The best instructor I’ve ever had. He is amazing at storytelling and keeping the class engaged.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“I can’t recommend Nick enough! He is so smart, has the design and dev knowledge, so much energy, so positive, and motivates everyone. If I didn’t get an idea, he would present it in another manner, until I got it. Nick always said no dumb questions, was very approachable, very kind and respectful!”

– Student, Summer 2018

Denver Business Journal Interview, 2019 (2)

Denver Business Journal Interview, 2019

“Nick’s open and honest teaching style is incredibly refreshing. I feel welcome and engaged when he’s presenting. He has made it clear that we are here to better ourselves and he’s going to make that possible in every way that he can. Outstanding instructor.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick has flexed his talents in creating community by providing instructional support and community to new immersive instructors. Nick is a presence in their classrooms, which helps breath life into student experience and provide support.”

– General Assembly Staff Member

“Nick is truly exceptional.”

– Student, Spring 2018

“Nick is an amazing instructor. VERY engaging and I learn so much from him. He’s the best teacher I’ve ever had!”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Best instructor I’ve ever ever ever had. Nick is such a gem. I’m so grateful I was able to take this class with him. He really made the class so amazing! “

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is amazing at online teaching! I took many grad courses online and none of them compared to the engagement Nick fostered for us.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“Nick Anderson is an amazing teacher, full of knowledge and energy. He really has a good understanding of the industry from multiple perspectives and I’m so glad to have had him as an instructor.”

– Student, Spring 2018

“Nick performs at a level you couldn’t write requirements to describe. It would be impossible to require someone to have the energy, focus, compassion, and constant attention to emoitional and instructional detail that he shows up with.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“He is amazing, positive, straightforward forward, and motivating. Very helpful, he backs up his opinion with research. Patient, he would explain the same thing over and over to everyone asking.”

– Student, Summer 2020

Instructor Summit, “Break Patterns”, 2018

GA Instructor Summit, 2018

UXDI11 – Kick

Kick!

“I have the best teacher! i love learning from Nick!”

– Student, Fall 2021

“Nick’s by far the most engaging exciting instructor I have had in my lifetime. I’m fulling charged daily and leave class each day with a feeling of success.”

– Student, Winter 2020

“Nick is great and I love his teaching style.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Best of the best of instructors! His knowledge and insight is fucking awesome.”

– Student, Summer 2019

Mixtape Series – UXDI5 (Fall 2017)

“I feel so very fortunate to have Nick as an instructor, especially coming from a non-design/non-creative background. The way he presents information is not only super engaging, but also so accessible. He doesn’t sound scripted and rehearsed.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“HE’S AWESOME.”

– Student, Fall 2018

“The way Nick works is very clear and understandable and his willingness to hear everyone’s thoughts is so strong, it creates a safe space for people to truly grow and be confident to ask questions.”

– Student, Winter 2020

“Nick was an incredible speaker and connected his topic to our overall education program.”

– Barkley Rocket Science Audience Member, Spring 2019

“Nick was an awesome teacher. Hopefully we can have him back to teach us more!”

– Barkley Rocket Science Audience Member, Spring 2019

“Nick is the freshest teacher I have ever had. Nick was the heavy metal, internet surfing, dungeon master that I wanted at my UX bootcamp experience.”

– Student, Summer 2019

Colorado Business Roundtable Connect and Collaborate Network Podcast Interview, 5/2019

Colorado Business Roundtable Interview, 2019

“The best instructor I have ever had hands down! I have a hard time with classrooms settings and paying attention to instructors, but Nick’s energy and enthusiasm made it easy to pay attention and before I knew it I learned how to design!”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick is the reason why I wanted to take this class.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“I deeply appreciate that the empathy Nick teaches about is a lens he teaches through. Some of us are going through dark periods and are struggling with our own self image in the face of daunting career transition fears. Nick puts just as much energy into supporting us as whole people, as he does into teaching of hard design skills.”

– Student, Summer 2020

General Assembly Instructor Summit, 2019

“Having a UX professional teach us was incredibly valuable. Nick is very ‘real’ and helped us feel ready for the real working world, but with a dose of reality so that we have a more realistic perspective on our job search and career.”

– Student, Winter 2018

“Nick is the shit.”

– Student, Winter 2019

“Best teacher I have had to date. His energy is amazing and his knowledge is excellent. Honestly, I appreciate a professor who cusses and talks to me like a person rather than the BS formal interactions I had at university.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“Nick is an all-star. The guy’s born to teach, so pay the man what he wants to ensure that he stays around. I am convinced he is an essential aspect to the program’s success.”

– Student, Summer 2018

“Nick is very animated and kept me interested during class – I love his energy and the way he keeps everyone upbeat.”

– Student, Winter 2018

General Assembly Instructor Summit, 2019

“Nick continues to bring the online classroom to life with keeping it light, bright and engaging. He focuses on key concepts and stresses important aspects until we are able to understand. He’s able to quickly navigate through each student’s needs.”

– Student, Summer 2020

UXDI9 – A Classic Christmas Party

A real photograph

“I think hearing Nick’s stories about where he has come from instills a feeling of ‘You can do this!’ in us.”

– Student, Winter 2019

“Nick is the most understanding person I have ever met. He anticipates each of our individual needs and tries to help us before they even become an issue.”

– Student, Winter 2019

U! X!

“Nick is seriously the best!!! I love his style of teaching, he is so approachable and easy to talk to, he’s hilarious and engaging. He is so knowledgeable and patient with teaching people that are having a hard time grasping what’s going on. I can’t say enough great things about Nick.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“His delivery of material and lessons is done in such a way that makes it not only easier to understand new and otherwise unfamiliar content, but more easily absorbed – things just stick. Plus I feel much more inclined to return to lecture recordings – for more clarity and entertainment.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is absolutely incredible. He is so inspiring and always encouraging us.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“Nick is a fantastic instructor. His lessons are always engaging and humorous. Nick teaches complicated programs in a very easy to follow way and will have open sessions for us to answer questions. He is always available to meet if needed and he offers constructive feedback that is useful.”

– Student, Fall 2018

“Please please please continue leading and influencing our rowdy and wonderful group of UXDI instructors. Your work on the UXDI curriculum charter is the reason UXDI . is happening and successful (so far). Thank you!”

– General Assembly Staff Member

“We may all be adults, but Nick taught us invaluable skills that we are all so grateful for. He is absolutely the best teacher I’ve ever had, and I am so thankful I took this course. He has shown us how amazing UX design can be and how amazing it can be for the world.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“His heart and intellect is really what makes this course amazing”

– Student, Winter 2019

2019, “UI in VR” talk

Develop Denver, 2019

“Nick is the absolute best. He’s so passionate about UX and about teaching and it truly shows. I can’t thank him enough.”

– Student, Spring 2020

“Nick’s energy, focus, knowledge and leadership are amazing and he is by far the best instructor I have ever had. I can’t believe how much growth I have had in just 10 weeks.”

– Student, Summer 2019

“He normalizes the feeling of uncertainty and insecurity and doubt in such an empowering way. Like no matter where we’re starting in terms of skill level, we all have our little voice of self-doubt; but we also all have room to grow and do better and excel.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick did a truly fantastic job in onboarding and building a high-performing UX instructional team with two new instructors and former students. Both instructors moved on from GA feeling nothing but love for Nick and our larger community. This is a testament to Nick’s instructional and community leadership.”

– General Assembly Staff Member

“I love how engaging Nick is as he teaches. He always weaves in his own personal experience and work, which makes the content I’m learning a lot more entertaining to listen to.”

– Student, Fall 2021

“Nick is the best! Super enthusiastic, gets everyone pumped, and super positive.”

– Student, Spring 2019

“Nick is an amazing teacher, he is knowledgeable. He also cares about the students a lot.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“Nick is the best! I seriously love learning from him.”

– Student, Summer 2020

“He approached every day with energy, eagerness, and a true passion to help his students learn. I can’t imagine taking this course with anyone else!”

– Student, Summer 2018

“Nick’s energy made me very happy to be in class every day as I knew I would be uplifted and highly engaged with the lessons.”

– Student, Winter 2018

“Nick has made being back in school fucking awesome. 10/10 would recommend.”

– Student, Winter 2019

“Not only an amazing teacher, but also one of the most inspiring people I’ve had the good fortune to be around. Start that fucking YouTube channel and/or podcast!”

– Student, Summer 2019

Denver Business Journal Interview, 2019 (1)

Denver Business Journal Interview, 2019

What does a design educator put in their portfolio?