Our Team

The Team

At NAK Design Studio, our talented team of passionate and creative thinkers, led by industry veterans, is dedicated to bringing visions to life with innovative and a personal touch.

Nichole Kenner Harris

Nichole Harris is the Founder and CEO of NAK Design Studio, a leading bridal fashion tech agency dedicated to
enhancing the online shopping experience for modern
brides through innovative digital tools. With a career in the bridal fashion industry as a stylist and designer since 2017,
Nichole combines her deep industry expertise with a
passion for technology to revolutionize how brides and designers connect and create. Nichole is currently a graduate student at UMBC, where she is further expanding her knowledge in business and technology. An army veteran with 12 years of service, Nichole brings discipline, leadership, and a commitment to excellence to all her endeavors. She is driven by a vision to transform the bridal
shopping journey, making it more accessible, personalized,
and inclusive for all.

Helia Fallah

Helia is an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in business development and entrepreneurship. Currently leading projects at NAK Design Studio, she excels at managing cross-functional teams, driving performance, and meeting critical deadlines. Helia has worked across various industries, including digital marketing and fashion tech, where her leadership and project management skills have consistently delivered successful outcomes. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics from Allameh Tabataba’i University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Passionate about innovation, Helia is committed to driving growth and achieving excellence in every project she manages.

Sundeep Vunnamelta

Sundeep Vunnamatla is an experienced product manager at NAK Design Studio, where he focuses on leveraging market trends and emerging technologies, including AR/VR, to create immersive customer experiences. With a background as a managing partner at Sandeep Electricals, he brings strong project management and team leadership skills to his role. Sundeep is currently pursuing a Master’s in Management Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, building on his technical foundation in electrical and electronics engineering. Passionate about innovation, he is dedicated to driving impactful product development and enhancing customer engagement through technology.

Shamika Patton

Shamika is an experienced executive assistant at BPI, a nonpartisan public policy, research, and advocacy organization representing the nation’s leading banks. In her role, she excels at managing the calendars and daily activities of multiple lawyers in Regulatory Affairs, while skillfully overseeing workflows, tracking progress, and ensuring the timely completion of tasks. Shamika holds a bachelor's degree in sports management with a minor in business management from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland. She is currently advancing her expertise by pursuing an MBA in project management through Louisiana State University's online program.

Our team is passionate about redefining the bridal shopping experience by blending fashion with cutting-edge technology. Led by founder Nichole Harris, an expert bridal stylist and tech innovator, we are driven by the mission to make wedding dress shopping seamless, inclusive, and personalized for every bride. Our diverse team of designers, technologists, and creatives work together to develop tools.