Hello, I'm Nick
Creator, Designer, and Builder of immersive experiences. Passionate about web development, photography, and bringing ideas to life.
ABOUT ME
I make things. Websites, prints, stickers, designs, whatever pulls me in. It has to look good, feel right, and actually be worth making.
The Printing Lair is where all of that comes together. A mix of design, web development, and printmaking. I like figuring things out, experimenting, and bringing ideas to life.
Photography and cinematography taught me how to see. Details, framing, balance. That carries over into my work. Every website, every project, every line of code is built with the same mindset. Keep it clean, make it work, and make it worth looking at.
Whether it is a camera, a design, or a website, I just like building things that last.
EDUCATION
Web Software Developer
Associate of Applied Science
Gateway Technical College
Web Programmer
Technical Diploma
Gateway Technical College
SKILLS
- Full-Stack Development (React, Node.js, PHP)
- UI/UX Design & Frontend Development
- Digital Art, Photography & Printmaking
- Performance Optimization & SEO
GET IN TOUCH
Have a project in mind? Let's collaborate!
The Printing Lair
Full-Stack Developer & Printmaker
An end-to-end custom sticker printing and online store platform, allowing users to upload designs, choose contour cuts, manage inventory, and purchase products. Features a fully integrated storefront with shopping cart and order tracking.
Tech Stack
- React - Component-based frontend framework for a dynamic UI
- Tailwind - Utility-first CSS for flexible styling
- Node.js - Handles image processing & API requests
- Express - REST API for order management
- PHP - Backend logic for store & order management
- MySQL - Relational database for store inventory & order tracking
- Framer Motion - Smooth animations & interactive transitions
How It Works
Users can upload images, select a cut type, preview their stickers, and order directly through the store. The backend processes the order, generates contour cuts dynamically, and updates the inventory.
The Storefront
Beyond custom stickers, The Printing Lair has evolved into a full e-commerce store, offering pre-designed sticker packs, custom prints, and personalized merchandise. Built using PHP and MySQL for backend processing, it allows users to browse, add to cart, and check out seamlessly.
Challenges
Developing a scalable inventory system, managing dynamic pricing, and ensuring real-time updates between the order processing system and storefront. Security was also a key factor, leading to the implementation of JWT authentication for user accounts.
Gallery
Original rough concept
Home Page
Storefront - Browse & Purchase Stickers
Shopping Cart & Checkout
Sticker Upload Page
Admin Order Management
The Printing Lair is my creative outlet turned side business.
Have something you need in sticker form or on a T-shirt? Let’s bring it to life!
