Arc’teryx Taps Nicole McLaughlin As Its First Design Ambassador Arc’teryx Taps Nicole McLaughlin As Its First Design Ambassador Nicole Mclaughlin It's been an upward trajectory for Nicole McLaughlin, whose viral upcycled designs put her on the map. And things just got bigger and better for the 27-year-old designer, who's just been tapped as Arc’teryx Equipment's first design ambassador as part of a multi-year partnership. According to WWD, McLaughlin joins the Vancouver-based company's growing roster of ambassadors that include athletes, climbers, and thought leaders, becoming the first designer to represent the brand in this way. Through the partnership, Arc’teryx will provide McLaughlin with resources and development opportunities, which will see the designer lead design and upcycling workshops in New York City for Arc’teryx Academy this fall.