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