Nikita Bridan

Nikita Bridan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in automotive design and education. As the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Oilstainlab since January 2019, Nikita leads an innovative firm focused on merging past influences with future possibilities. Concurrently, Nikita serves as an instructor at ArtCenter College of Design. Previous roles include Advanced Designer at General Motors, where responsibilities involved shaping the future of automotive design, and positions at Hyundai Motor America and Honda R&D Americas, where advanced design proposals were developed for notable brands. Nikita's early career included significant contributions at Calty Design Research and an internship at Volkswagen AG. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Design from ArtCenter College of Design, complemented by studies at Istituto Europeo di Design.