I’m Nicole Sims, an Art Director, Designer, and long-term partner for organizations that can’t afford visual chaos.

I specialize in translating “client scribbles,” rough direction, and dense research into clear, decisive communication. I work with the teams that have the most to say and the least time to say it: public institutions, legal bodies, and research collectives.

My job is to ensure your institutional voice stays coherent as you grow. Beyond just designing assets, I build the internal frameworks (the guides, templates, and smart workflows—that help your staff stay on-brand and professional, whether they are using a human team or new automated tools.

I turn complex information into intentional communication across print and digital. The kind that feels planned, not assembled. Calm process. Sharp judgment. No sparkle fonts.

If the work feels like a fit, I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Send a note and I’ll reply with next steps.