Founder-grade design for company-defining moments
I work with early-stage founders ahead of launches, raises, and other inflection points to make the next version of their company feel inevitable.
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JustWin
Product Lead, Product Strategy, Web App Design, Design System, UI Engineering
2024–
JustWin uses AI to help American companies win government contracts. I began by redesigning the core product, then stepped in as acting founding designer, and ultimately became acting head of product and design. During that time, the company grew ARR 10x.
Walden
Brand Identity, Product Strategy
2024–2025
Walden gives outdoor industry professionals the market intelligence they need to make better decisions. I worked as acting founding designer to help two industry veterans define the product vision, create the brand identity, and launch the site. The resulting brand gave the founders instant industry credibility for launch.
Inspo
iOS App Design, Brand Identity, Product Strategy
2024–2024
Inspo was a generative AI visual discovery app for a startup backed by Sam Altman and Ev Williams. As acting design co-founder, I helped pivot the company from a pure social network and define the new product vision, then designed the brand and iOS experience. The concept was completed but not launched.
Harper
Product Strategy, iOS App Design, Brand Identity
2020–2023
Harper was a subscription app helping dog owners manage training and care. As founder, I took the company from concept through launch, creating the brand, product, website, and go-to-market materials. We bootstrapped the business to a few thousand in recurring revenue, raised a round, and Apple featured Harper as App of the Day.
Method
Method
A design studio that works like a co-founder
Cramer Office is Nicolas Cramer's independent design and advisory practice. Early stage companies need great design before they can attract an excellent full-time founding designer. I help fill that gap. I work directly with every client to shape and execute the work, either entirely myself or personally directing trusted collaborators.
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When you need someone to take it from fuzzy to finished. I lead a focused piece of work like a brand build, product sprint, or concept exploration from first questions through delivery.
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When you need someone in the room. I join the team as acting founding designer or head of design and/or product through a launch, fundraise, or other defining chapter.
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When you need access to senior design judgment. I provide ongoing review and counsel to pressure-test important decisions, keep craft and velocity high, and make sure the product reflects the quality of the team behind it.
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What clients have said
"Nick brings the exact right balance of deep product thinking, clean design, and execution speed…He has come through for me time after time at company after company."
— Jimmy Secretan, CTO at JustWin
"Working with Nick felt like adding a co-founder for a few months, not hiring a designer…The brand immediately gave us real confidence and credibility in the industry."
— Joshua Smibert, Founder at Walden
"When I need the one-two punch of strong product strategy and high-quality design, he's the first person I call."
— Tim Balzer, VP Product at Roadtrippers
"Nick is one of those people who makes everyone around him better without making a big deal about it. Raise your standards quick cause he'll raise them for you."
— Robin Daugherty, Co-Founder at Harper
FAQ
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cramer Office do?
Cramer Office is Nicolas Cramer’s independent design practice, embedding with early-stage teams to make the next version of their company feel inevitable.
Who is the ideal client for Cramer Office?
Seed to Series A founders who need design leadership for critical moments: launching a product, pivoting strategy, or preparing for a fundraise.
What services does Cramer Office offer?
Product design, brand identity, design systems, strategic narrative, UI engineering, and fundraising materials.
Availability
Availability
Let's talk about what moment your company is in and I'll let you know if I'm the right fit.
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