I turn complex systems into experiences that feel effortless

Leading product strategy and enterprise design. From stakeholder interviews to shipped platforms, I bridge the gap between what's technically possible and what people need.

CurrentlyIBM Consulting / Dialexa
Based inAustin, Texas
FocusProduct Strategy, Product Design, Design Systems
02 — About

A bit about me

Nick Coma

I lead product teams that ship enterprise platforms, with a designer's obsession for the humans who use them.

My career started on the creative side of advertising, art directing campaigns for brands like Maker's Mark, Tubi, and Coachella. That foundation in brand strategy and visual storytelling now shapes how I approach product: I design systems that ship, and every one starts with the person who has to use it.

Today I lead cross-functional teams through complex enterprise transformations at IBM, bringing product strategy and design thinking to every engagement. I've mapped workflows, facilitated workshops using IBM Garage and Enterprise Design Thinking, and built tools (like Recall and its open-source sibling RepoIntel) that turn document chaos into structured intelligence.

I hold a BS in Computer Graphics Technology from Purdue University and have designed for clients across healthcare, agriculture, entertainment, logistics, and consumer tech. The through-line is the same: make the complex feel human, and give teams tools they actually want to use.

Tools I use daily
  • Figma
  • Claude Code
  • VS Code
  • Railway
  • Vercel
03 — Capabilities

What I do

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Agentic strategy + AI

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Zero to one product craft

Product design leadership

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Full-stack prototyping

Open source + dev tools

Brand + creative direction

04 — Experience

Where I've worked

2023 — Present
IBM Consulting / Dialexa
Manager, Product Strategy & Design
Design and deploy enterprise platforms hands-on, from dashboards to working code prototypes, and lead the strategy and team direction behind them.
Enterprise
2022 — 2023
Mondo Robot
Senior Product Designer
Owned product design end to end on mobile and web and built the Figma design systems that shipped, as design lead for Goldenvoice across Coachella and Stagecoach.
Agency
2020 — 2022
Doe Anderson
Senior Art Director
Set creative direction for Maker's Mark and designed the global visual systems its international teams shipped against.
Agency
2019 — 2020
Tubi
Lead Art Director
Led a team of designers and freelancers for a fast-growing streaming platform, directing campaigns and designing the motion work myself.
In-House
05 — Articles

Writing

06 — Kind words

What people say

"Nick possesses a mix of ambition, creativity, and attention to detail that make him a critical member of any team. I am always thrilled when I get Nick on a project because I know he'll bring that extra level of quality."

Gordon Clines
Associate Partner, Digital Product Design & Engineering, IBM

"Nick isn't shy of a challenge. He jumps in headfirst and brings energy and clarity to problem-solving, whether for the user or the team. If you're looking for someone who will spot a problem and immediately step up to solve it, he's your guy."

Karli Beckner
Senior Manager, IBM

"Nick's designs are not only visually stunning but also deeply human-centric, ensuring every design solution exceeds user and stakeholder expectations."

Ranae Fithian
Product Designer, IBM

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