Hi, I’m Nursena.

I'm a NYC-based graphic designer focused on identity, positioning, interaction, and design systems. My work is fueled by culture, a deep research of symbolism, and late-night coffee. I approach design using defined concept and craft to shape the way visuals build and carry a narrative.

As Art Director at MV / Fast Company, I oversee the development of branded content and the design of editorial packages for platforms, working across art and digital departments to bring visual design to storytelling.

When I’m not designing, you can find me escaping into a novel or staring at a Magritte in the MoMA.

HMU if you need café recs or also believe black coffee is the only real way to drink it.

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CLIENTS + COLLABORATION

American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
The New York Times
UN Foundation
Resy
National Association of Broadcasters
World Bank
Microsoft
Volkswagen
Volvo
Girl Up
Samsung
American Express
Bank of America

AWARDS

The Telly Awards, Craft, Silver
“Bats” | Art Direction
“Bats” | Videography & Cinematography

The Telly Awards, Craft, Bronze
“Chatbot” | Art Direction
“Bats” | Non-Broadcast

External and Corporate Relations, World Bank
Above and Beyond Awards

Vice President Unit Team Award, World Bank
Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions

American Advertising Awards (ADDYs), Gold
Sales and Marketing | Book Design (Washington, DC)

American Advertising Awards (ADDYs), Silver
Sales and Marketing | Book Design (AAA District)

Advancing Campus Community Design, First Place
Miscellaneous | Student Category
Promotional Products | Student Category

EXPERIENCE + EDUCATION
Art Director, Digital MV / Fast Company (2026-Present)
Graphic Designer UN Foundation (2022-2024)
Digital Designer World Bank (2019-2024)

AIGA DC Social Media Chair (2023-2026)

University of Maryland, College Park
BA in Graphic Design (minor in Technology Entrepreneurship)

Georgetown University
MPS in Design Management

LECTURES + TEACHING
George Washington University, Corcoran School of the Arts & Design
Adjunct Faculty (2025)
Fall Design Lecture Series (2025)
Guest Critic (2024, 2025)

AIGA DC
Portfolio Reviewer (2024)

University of Maryland, College Park
Alum Guest Speaker (2024, 2025)

World Bank
Governance Global Practice Conference: Communications Seminar Speaker (2023)

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HI, I’M NURSENA.

I BUILD NARRATIVES

THROUGH DESIGN.