Strategic designer and design educator working with brands that bring good to the world.
SELECTED WORKS
ABOUT
I am a designer with over 20 years working across agency, in-house, consultancy and educational environments. My career spans many industries but with a particular focus on designing for education, health, lifestyle and retail. Whether working with brands or early career creatives, I thrive to bring positive impact through design.
SERVICES
My core services
01
Brand Strategy and Identity
Primarily working with startups, I help companies identify and identify their uniqueness and apply this into brand strategy, identity, through to launch and brand stewardship.
02
Design Mentorship
With over 20 years design experience plus 8 years within design education, I have a passion to nurture and guide early career designers within the industry, providing mentorship, support and creative direction.
03
Design Leadership
Throughout my career I have held senior and director level roles providing strategy, creative direction and project management across global projects. I lead from the front as well as getting hands-on with design work.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from my people I have worked with
“The industry experience is key, Nick has so much of a career behind him and than knowledge is invaluable.”
Graduate
"Nick was brilliant, his passion and enthusiasm really boosted the class and set the tone. He was always willing to help and went the extra mile when you needed some direction and further support."
AB
“The teaching of Nick was one if not the most inspirational I’ve encountered. He gave me a future in design and made me work for it. Now I feel confident that I can do this!
Graduate
“Nick is great at explaining things and sparking light bulb moments, his passion for design comes through in his teaching and it’s inspiring!”
Graduate
"The expertise and experience the has passed on to me has shaped me in to the designer I never thought I’d become."
Graduate
“Student reviews with Nick Smith were very constructive and helpful.”
LM