MEET CUTE / meet Nicole

Nicole doesn’t just design—she mixes. Playing Cupid between old and new. Sourcing inspiration from the ancients and the olds. Serving new ideas. Modern twists on something borrowed.

With over 13 years of experience in creative direction, graphic design, illustration, and web design (plus an early start shaking things up in Microsoft Paint ca. 1998), she’s perfected the recipe for high-impact creative with a handcrafted twist.

Every brand she builds is a custom pour: a base of modern design, a splash of hand-drawn detail, and a dash of classical artistry—stirred with intention, never shaken by trend. She balances big-picture thinking with pixel-perfect execution, garnishing every project with sharp instincts and an unapologetic attention to detail.

In 2018, Nicole launched Source Studios—her own design speakeasy—crafted to deliver bold, art-driven branding with the intimacy of a one-to-one pour. She’s the bartender, the bar, and the backroom genius. No templates. No shortcuts. Just high-proof creative that goes down smooth and lingers with meaning.

ABOUT THE STUDIO / Our Services

At Source Studios, branding is a custom blend— artfully mixed, never watered down.

We’re a full-service creative studio serving the complex flavors of a top-shelf design agency, but in a more personal pour. We believe every brand needs a signature mix: something that matches the client’s vision, stirs emotion, and holds its own in a room full of noise.

We love working with those who aren’t afraid to go off-menu. Whether you’re craving something bold and unexpected—or prefer the slow burn of a timeless classic—we tailor every identity with balance, depth, and just enough bite to leave a lasting finish.

Here’s a taste of what we’re serving:

  • Our bread and butter. This package Includes:

    1 Video Call with Nicole

    Brand Strategy

    Creative Direction

    Primary Logotype

    Icon/Monogram

    Additional Logo Formats

    Font System

    Color Palette

    Mockups

  • Three days of my undivided attention. Includes:

    Brand Strategy

    Creative Direction

    Primary Logotype

    Icon/Monogram

    Additional Logo Formats

    Font System

    Color Palette

    1 Complementary Print Element of Choice (Business Card, Flyer, etc.)

    1 Video Call with Nicole

    Mockups

  • 6+ Pages

    Mockups

    Implemented on Squarespace, Shopify, or ReadyMag

  • Example projects including but not limited to:

    Food/Bev Packaging

    Cosmetic Packaging

    Shipping Materials

    Wellness Packaging

  • Example projects including but not limited to:

    Merch

    Business Cards

    Letterhead / Envelopes

    Menus

    Brand Collateral

    Posters

    Flyers

    Book Design

  • Example projects including but not limited to:

    Pitch Decks

    Brand Decks

    Social Media Templates

    Event Digital Screens

    Event/Conference Design

    PDFs

    Custom Maps

  • Example projects including but not limited to:

    Custom Iconography

    Custom Typography

    Custom Hand-drawn Illustration

    Illustrated Maps

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