NIKIPEDIA
James Nikitine
Hi! Before you move on, I would like to answer a question that probably came to mind after you read my name.
Is your last name pronounced just like nicotine?
The short answer: yes.
If you want the long answer, then I've provided a little help down below:
Nikitine (Nikitin)
/ˈnɪkɪtiːn/
Nikitin (Russian: Никитин), or Nikitina (feminine; Никитина) is a common Russian surname that derives from the male given name Nikita and literally means Nikita's.
I'm currently at the University of California, San Diego majoring in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Design and Interaction.
I'll be graduating in June 2026 with the goal of working as a product designer.
If you can help me fulfill that goal, I would love to hear from you!
Work

The Room — case study
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I'm always looking for new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out!