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About us
Illuminate. Elevate. Accelerate.
Every transformative project begins with a storm. It is the intense, collaborative brainstorming session where ideas clash, strategies are tested, and challenges are laid bare. But just like waiting out a heavy ocean swell, the real magic happens the next morning when the horizon clears, revealing quiet waters and the first light of sunrise.
At Nimbus Design, that first light is the custom solution we build with you. Founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1991, we partner side-by-side with clients to cut through complexity, weaving strategy, brand identity, and technology into clear, human-centered digital experiences that illuminate your vision and drive long-term success.
Management Team
ARTURO SAMAYOA | Partner & Creative Director
Co-founder of Nimbus Design, Arturo Samayoa brings a career defined by the intersection of art, design, and technology. As Creative Director, he shapes the strategic vision for every project while leading the firm’s expansion into bilingual, government, and international markets.
Outside the studio, Arturo is an avid surfer. Riding the ocean keeps him deeply connected to nature while giving him a front-row seat to how modern technology and materials science have revolutionized surf forecasting and board design. That same balance of natural intuition and technological evolution inspires his approach to creative leadership. Arturo holds a B.S. in Visual Communication from San Jose State University, where he frequently guest lectures and mentors emerging design talent.
IRIS MERLE | Chief Financial Officer/Account Executive
Iris Merle manages the financial operations and account strategy at Nimbus Design, ensuring every project is delivered with fiscal discipline and clear communication. With over a decade of experience in the non-profit sector, she brings a deep commitment to human-centered leadership, having managed offices, led youth development programs, and mentored young performers in vocal arts.
At Nimbus, Iris combines strategic financial management with empathetic client relations. Her ability to balance operational rigor with genuine creative support ensures that client partnerships are seamless, transparent, and built for long-term success.
FELIPE SALAZAR III | Operations Manager
As Operations Manager at Nimbus Design, Felipe Salazar oversees day-to-day operations within the development center, ensuring seamless coordination between design and technical teams. With more than a decade of experience in web development, he is skilled in multiple programming languages, including ASP, ASP.NET, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, XML, and XHTML.
Before joining Nimbus, Felipe managed dual teams of designers and software engineers at WebFactorial Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from AMA University in the Philippines, where he earned top honors in programming competitions. Felipe continues to expand his expertise through the development of custom AI bots and intelligent agent assistants.
HELEN KENNEDY | Marketing Guru
Helen Kennedy is the CEO of Kennedy Consulting Services, bringing over 20 years of marketing experience across technology, life sciences, education, and professional services. Known for her strategic thinking and enduring client partnerships, she leads marketing initiatives that drive measurable results. Her collaboration with Nimbus Design began when she was Director of International Web Development at Adecco, where Nimbus was a valued creative partner. Their partnership continues today through projects that merge strategic marketing with thoughtful design.
Kennedy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
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