Nicole Sterling

She/Her

Branding

Motion

UX/UI

Soft Skills

  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Flexibility
  • Patience

Hey! I’m Nicole, a creative designer who loves turning your ideas into bold, accessible designs. My process always starts with pencils, research, and a clear goal. From there, I use an unreasonable number of Post-its to untangle ideas, explore directions, and map projects out. I believe strong design is thoughtful, strategic, and built with purpose. The final step? Stacking it all together into something cohesive, impactful, and ready to share.

Prefers hybrid work

Works

A long journey

This 30 second animated short follows a glowing orb traveling through shifting environments. As landscapes evolve, it symbolizes curiosity, growth, and discovery in a simple immersive visual journey.

Beer Can Design

Two conceptual beer can labels for Dominion City Brewing Co. draw on Ottawa’s haunted jail and historic locks, using bold illustration and storytelling to celebrate local history and craft culture.

Design system Imperfect picks

Brand system for Imperfect Picks, a produce subscription rescuing imperfect fruits and vegetables. Features biodegradable packaging, colour coded recipe cards, plus a companion recipe website.