01 / OBSERVE
Through my lens.
Photography sharpens my attention to light, composition, and the details that give people and places their character.
PhotographyThe portfolio of Nina Buruca-Nation
A different
kind of
perspective.
I connect the eye of a photographer, the empathy of a designer, and the curiosity of an analyst.
All grounded in 22 years of leading people.
PhotographyUI/UX designBusiness analytics & AI
Based in Apollo Beach, Florida01 / Selected work
Curiosity, put to work.
Different disciplines. A shared question: how can this work better for the people who use it?
UI/UX / MOBILE APP DESIGN
Spot
A smarter way
to find parking.
AAU · San Francisco · UI/UX · User research · Prototyping
Spot
Designing a clearer path from finding parking to reserving a space.
BRAND STRATEGY / AI EMPOWERED CREATIVITYResilient
Resilient
Roots.
Care for the ones
who carry the hard jobs.
AAU · San Francisco · Brand strategy · Creative direction · AI
Resilient Roots
A care-package brand concept for people who carry hard jobs.
02 / The story behind the work
22years of service.
A new field of view.
A new field of view.
From guiding aircraft
to shaping what’s next.
In the Navy, clarity was essential. As an air traffic control officer, I learned to see the whole system, listen closely, and make decisions with people in mind. Today, I bring that same attention to design, photography, and business analytics.
Read my story03 / One person. Three ways of seeing.
02 / UNDERSTAND
With people in mind.
Design turns observation into a considered experience, with an emphasis on the person on the other side of the screen.
UI/UX & design03 / MAKE SENSE
Beyond the numbers.
Analytics helps me question assumptions, recognize patterns, and make the reasoning behind a decision visible.
My analytics & AI background