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2025 Distinguished Alumni Award: Nichole Rouillac

by Art U News
Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Nichole Rouillac.

Nichole Rouillac is the Founder and Creative Director of level, a women-led industrial design studio in San Francisco. She leads with a mission to create intelligent, thoughtful designs that shape industries and enhance lives. Her work has propelled breakthrough products into the global spotlight, with an award-winning portfolio that includes Microsoft, Google, Logitech, Fitbit, HTC, AliveCor, and Tempo. 

level’s impact has been recognized with top accolades, including IDEA Gold, Red Dot, iF, and Spark Platinum awards, as well as Fast Company’s #3 Most Innovative Design Company. 

Before founding level, Rouillac was Associate Creative Director at HTC. She has led the IDSA Women in Design San Francisco group and is dedicated to advocating for diversity in the industry. With a mission to bring balance to the field, she mentors and champions the next generation of female designers, helping to reshape an industry where women remain underrepresented.


See some of Rouillac’s work below.

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