Hi! I'm Nicholas. I Like to Make Stuff… conveniently, I'm really good at it.

Michael Carter craft strategic design
Michael Carter craft strategic design
Michael Carter craft strategic design

About Me

I work with entrepreneurs all over the world, helping them build great products and connections with their audience.

I’m an Industrial Designer with a deep love for well‑crafted products and meaningful design. Originally from North Carolina, I’ve had the chance to live and in a range of places - from a few years in Australia to a handful of spots across the US. Today, I’m based in Boston, focusing on creating products that balance form, function, and a strong sense of purpose.

I'm passionate about understanding how people connect with the things they use every day. To me, design is more than making things look good - it’s about telling a story, capturing a brand’s essence, and finding the right balance between beauty and usability. I enjoy the process of going from a spark of an idea to a finished design that people genuinely want to use. If my work resonates with you, I’d love to connect and explore how we can bring your ideas to life.

Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
Michael Carter in a dark background
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Michael Carter profile with a dynamic light
Michael Carter profile with a dynamic light

Experience

Industrial Design

Cool Gear, Igloo

2024 - Present

Additive Manufacturing Expert

UO

2022 - 2023

Industrial Design

Fuse ID

2021 - 2022

Product Design

Will Leather Goods

2020 - 2021

Industrial Design

Cool Gear, Igloo

2024 - Present

Additive Manufacturing Expert

UO

2022 - 2023

Industrial Design

Fuse ID

2021 - 2022

Product Design

Will Leather Goods

2020 - 2021

Industrial Design

Cool Gear, Igloo

2024 - Present

Additive Manufacturing Expert

UO

2022 - 2023

Industrial Design

Fuse ID

2021 - 2022

Product Design

Will Leather Goods

2020 - 2021

FAQs

Answers to common questions to help you understand the process and how we can work together

I'm here to collaborate.

What’s your typical project timeline?

The timeline depends on the project scope and the type of service. Research and Ideation usually take around a month. The timeline on prototyping and manufacturing hevaily depends on the complexity of the product - at least a couple of weeks for a very simple design.

What's your pricing?

Do you offer revisions?

Do you have relationships with factories?

Can you work with my existing brand guidelines?

Do you provide post-project support?

Are you a good fit for my project?

I'm here to collaborate.

What’s your typical project timeline?

The timeline depends on the project scope and the type of service. Research and Ideation usually take around a month. The timeline on prototyping and manufacturing hevaily depends on the complexity of the product - at least a couple of weeks for a very simple design.

What's your pricing?

Do you offer revisions?

Do you have relationships with factories?

Can you work with my existing brand guidelines?

Do you provide post-project support?

Are you a good fit for my project?

I'm here to collaborate.

What’s your typical project timeline?

The timeline depends on the project scope and the type of service. Research and Ideation usually take around a month. The timeline on prototyping and manufacturing hevaily depends on the complexity of the product - at least a couple of weeks for a very simple design.

What's your pricing?

Do you offer revisions?

Do you have relationships with factories?

Can you work with my existing brand guidelines?

Do you provide post-project support?

Are you a good fit for my project?