Nick Lacke is a designer and illustrator developing strong brands and making eclectic, pop-cultural art. Based in Chicago, Illinois.

A photo of Nick Lacke illustrating at his work desk.

About me

I am a visual designer and illustrator living in the Chicago, Illinois area. Currently, I am designing web experiences at Sprout Social where I advocate for visual storytelling and authenticity within the tech space. In addition to a decade of web design and front-end development experience, I have also been a brand illustrator and visual designer, creating best-in-class experiences in-house for tech companies, universities, and independent clients.

As a creative, I am a huge advocate for function over form. I emphasize the audience’s needs over my own aspirations. I also prioritize relationships, using humility and honesty to build strong connections across organizations.

During my precious downtime, I create art, prints, and other paper goods—some of which you can purchase here. I am heavily influenced by comics, horror and sci-fi films, politics, and travel.

I live in Oak Park with my partner, Crystal, and our two kids, Keaton and Daisy.

Important facts

  1. I was once a finalist in an international online Vincent Van Gogh lookalike contest.

  2. Nick Lachey once apologized to me for his fame causing my (very similar) name to be the butt of many jokes while I was a teenager.

  3. I got to say the word “butt” on CNN (see below).

Publications

How the sexy peach emoji joined the resistance
Washington Post, 1 October 2019.

Trump puts the ‘peach’ in impeachment
CNN, 7 October 2019.

Work inquiries

Have an idea for a project or just want to say hello?