For this boundary-pushing creative, it's all about finding new ways to express herself.
For NYC-based creative director Alani Noelle -- better known to her hundreds of thousands of social media followers as @wuzg00d -- being creative is all about versatility and renewal. "My path has been multifaceted," she says. "My first job was in retail, at a street-style-inspired fashion brand that I love. Then I modeled and started styling others. I've learned to embrace constant reinvention."
That's one reason she embodies the spirit of the all-new, reimagined Nissan Kicks, whose bold and expressive design -- inspired by sneaker culture -- makes an undeniably strong impression.
As part of our collaboration with Nissan, we invited Noelle to test drive and draw her own inspiration from the Kicks. Its muscular fenders and distinctive boxiness define the lower half of the vehicle before giving way to a sleek upper body, a duality of expression that embodies Noelle's own creative approach.
Since she is often traveling with her business partners or fellow creatives, Noelle needs a car with space for all. The 2025 Nissan Kicks has increased front- and rear-seat shoulder room, along with more expansive knee room in the second row, ensuring a comfortable ride for driver and passengers alike. Its spacious cargo area, allowing up to 30 cubic feet of storage with the seats raised or 60 cubic feet with them lowered, gives her ample room to store clothes, fabrics, and other design materials. And all this space is delivered in a sleek execution: the interior was designed to have a modern and airy look, and to invoke a cocoon-like sensation that contrasts with the more robust exterior.
Whether she's riding solo or with friends, the designer views driving as an opportunity to be inspired. Using the vehicle's available 12.3-inch color touchscreen infotainment system -- which enables occupants to seamlessly connect their devices plug-free via available wireless Apple CarPlay®3 and Android Auto™⁴ -- she plays her favorite tunes through the cutting-edge available Bose1 Personal Plus 10-speaker audio system. The speakers are placed throughout the vehicle to ensure crisp, lifelike sound, with headrest speakers in the driver's and passenger's seats that make you feel like you're in the music. And as that music plays, inspiration strikes. "When I find that creative spark, it's the most exhilarating thing ever," Noelle says.
When she's designing, Noelle prioritizes durability and trust in her materials. "I look for elements of durability that I can pair with my personal style," she says. "And I use this drive to inspire how I create my own pieces within the aesthetic of my brand." She sees the 2025 Nissan Kicks as a vehicle she can trust, with its available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive² continuously monitoring surface conditions and Standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360 providing an extensive array of intuitive driver assistance and safety features. Its Automatic Emergency Braking with a Pedestrian Detection system helps give drivers peace of mind when traversing the frenetic New York City streets, while the Lane Departure Warning and High-Beam assist system help provide security while traveling on highways outside the metropolis.
Whether she's driving to her studio, a photo shoot, a business meeting, or another project on the seemingly infinite list of artistic ventures that define the life of a creative multi-hyphenate, Alani Noelle is always on the lookout for inspiration and reinvention. And from the statement-making powered available Panoramic Moonroof to the intricate rocker panel accents, designed in a three-dimensional shape inspired by athletic-sneaker soles, the 2025 Nissan Kicks mirrors her ambition, energy, and style -- making certain that wherever she's going, people will take notice.
¹ Bose® is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation
² Intelligent All-Wheel Drive cannot prevent collisions or provide enhanced traction in all conditions. Always monitor traffic and weather conditions.
³ Available feature. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. Available on properly equipped vehicles. Compatible device, service, and consumer activation of NissanConnect Services package required. Use only when safe and legal. Subject to third party service availability. For more information see www.nissanusa.com/connect
⁴ Android Auto - Feature availability is dependent on vehicle model year, model, trim level, packaging and options. See https://www.nissanusa.com/connect/packages.html for details. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.