Hi, I’m Nicolai Hvidberg, an illustrator and visual designer focused on giving brands personality through storytelling and hand-drawn character. I create images in a bold, distinctive line that machines can’t replicate, drawing on more than 20 years of experience across personal branding, packaging, editorial illustration, and presentation visuals. I believe brands deserve human storytelling, and I collaborate closely with clients to develop work that feels alive and unique. My practice spans comics, book projects, murals, and design for exhibitions and events. I work with publishers, agencies, schools, and cultural organizations, delivering images and visual concepts that explain, decorate, or elevate a message. I’m comfortable leading projects, sketching live, and turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals, always with a human touch and a passion for storytelling.…

Nicolai Hvidberg

Hi, I’m Nicolai Hvidberg, an illustrator and visual designer focused on giving brands personality through storytelling and hand-drawn character. I create images in a bold, distinctive line that machines can’t replicate, drawing on more than 20 years of experience across personal branding, packaging, editorial illustration, and presentation visuals. I believe brands deserve human storytelling, and I collaborate closely with clients to develop work that feels alive and unique. My practice spans comics, book projects, murals, and design for exhibitions and events. I work with publishers, agencies, schools, and cultural organizations, delivering images and visual concepts that explain, decorate, or elevate a message. I’m comfortable leading projects, sketching live, and turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals, always with a human touch and a passion for storytelling.…

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Hi, I’m Nicolai Hvidberg, an illustrator and visual designer focused on giving brands personality through storytelling and hand-drawn character. I create images in a bold, distinctive line that machines can’t replicate, drawing on more than 20 years of experience across personal branding, packaging, editorial illustration, and presentation visuals. I believe brands deserve human storytelling, and I collaborate closely with clients to develop work that feels alive and unique.

My practice spans comics, book projects, murals, and design for exhibitions and events. I work with publishers, agencies, schools, and cultural organizations, delivering images and visual concepts that explain, decorate, or elevate a message. I’m comfortable leading projects, sketching live, and turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals, always with a human touch and a passion for storytelling.

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Language

Danish
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Swedish
Beginner
Norwegian
Beginner

Work Experience

Illustrator at Freelance
July 1, 2015 - June 7, 2024
Worked as a freelance illustrator since 2009 for a diverse range of clients and projects including posters, book covers, magazine illustrations, comic books, album covers, character design, storyboards, murals, performance art, workshops, advertising, visual identities, T-shirt and logo design. Published a debut comic book 'EGO' and participated in various illustration festivals and events.
Huskunstner at Work2gether.dk
August 1, 2020 - June 7, 2024
Engaged as a house artist delivering community-driven art projects and workshops focused on creative collaboration and development.
Billedskoleunderviser at Ryslinge Billedskole
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2022
Taught students diverse techniques and materials in drawing, painting, printmaking, and 3D work. Facilitated creative development by stimulating imagination, curiosity, and artistic expression through both assigned tasks and free exploration.
Illustrator at 3daysofdesign
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Created unique visual art by transforming architectural lighting pendants into artistic pieces, supporting charity for Danish artists and promoting artistic involvement in interior projects during the design festival.
Dommer at Horsens Kunstmuseum
June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Served as a judge at the drawing festival alongside other notable professionals.
Freelance Illustrator at CREATE Festival
January 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020
Participated as exhibiting artist, facilitated zine workshops, and contributed as life drawer and sketch fight participant.
Illustrator at GRAFlab
August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Completed an internship focused on graphic tasks at a local design bureau.
Illustrator at Alternativet
November 1, 2016 - November 30, 2018
Illustrated for ALTIVISTEN, a digital media platform focused on sustainability, democracy, and quality of life, collaborating in various media formats including written content, videos, podcasts, and artworks.
Kostpædagog at Skolerne i Oure Sport & Performance
August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Worked as a diet school pedagogue focusing on social and creative teaching methods to improve relationships, organizing weekly activities combining music, drawing, and conversation. Designed exhibition concepts for trade fair stands.
Børnehavepædagog at Simmerbølle Børnehave
January 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Supported children's social and creative development using an appreciative and low arousal approach to avoid overstimulation and conflicts. Employed dialogic reading to enhance language skills.
Skolepædagog at Højen Skole
October 1, 2015 - October 31, 2017
Assisted children with learning difficulties through small group work and alternative teaching methods. Planned and taught art classes including drawing techniques, color theory, and 3D understanding. Mentored a student pedagogue.
Blogger at I DO ART
June 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016
Wrote blog entries profiling artists, designers, and creatives across Denmark, sharing insights about their work, inspirations and experiences.
Udstillende kunstner at IBEN's arts & vintage
July 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015
Participated as exhibiting artist, assisted customers, and performed performance art during exhibition periods.
Kunstunderviser at Ungdomshøjskolen ved Ribe
October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Guest art teacher providing classes in classical drawing, portraiture, lighting, shadow, and art history. Managed the art workshop and design room and supported student well-being.
Sexologiunderviser at Musik og Teaterhøjskolen
August 1, 2014 - October 31, 2014
Guest instructor in sexology planning and delivering a three-month course covering topics like sex in media, gender identity, and differences. Managed student wellbeing and attendance.
Designunderviser at Ungdomshøjskolen ved Ribe
February 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014
Guest design teacher leading classes on design processes and methods, overseeing workshop and design room, fostering students' social and creative growth.
Grafisk designer at Reklametanken aps
November 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Completed an internship at a local advertising agency, contributing to various graphic design tasks.
Illustrator at Politiken
May 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Illustrated content during a one-month internship.
Illustrator at JydskeVestkysten Kolding
October 1, 2007 - October 31, 2007
Completed an internship illustrating for local media.
Designunderviser at Krabbesholm Højskole
August 1, 2007 - August 31, 2007
Assistant instructor for product design.
Illustrator at Designskolen Kolding
May 1, 2007 - May 31, 2007
Provided graphic facilitation during discussions on electric vehicles.
Illustrator at Jyllands-Posten
September 1, 2006 - September 30, 2006
Completed an internship illustrating for the newspaper in Aarhus.
Illustrator at Nicolai Hvidberg
July 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance illustrator focused on comics, book illustration, branding and visuals for events and publications. Debut “EGO” published at Art Bubble 2017; collaborated with Altivisten, festivals, libraries, and publishers; work spans personal brands, packaging, editorial illustration and presentation visuals.
Huskunstner (Artist-in-residence) / Udstillende kunstner, performance kunstner at Work2gether.dk
August 1, 2020 - Present
Artist-in-residence and exhibiting artist, contributing toKulturens Rundt and related projects; mural and wall work; part of the studio 'Undskyld far!' team.
Illustrator at 3daysofdesign / Paustian
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Illustrator for 3DAYSOFDESIGN; created visual art for pendants and interior installations in collaboration with designers and FRANDSEN lighting; contributed to a sale benefiting artists.
Illustrator at CREATE Festival
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Exhibiting artist with zine-workshops, live drawing and sketch fight nights; engaged with festival attendees and participants.
Kostpædagog og designer at Skolerne i Oure Sport & Performance
August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Cost school pedagogue and designer; developed design-related activities, prepared stand concepts for school events.
Skolepædagog og billedkunstlærer at Højen Skole
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2017
School pedagogue and art teacher; planned lessons, supported learners in small groups and developed drawing and color theory activities.
Lærervikar at Holmeskolen i Tønder
August 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Substitute teacher; covered various classes and supported students.

Education

Master's degree at Designskolen Kolding
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor's degree at Designskolen Kolding
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor's degree at University College Syddanmark
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Master's degree, Illustration at Designskolen Kolding
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Diploma of Education, Visuel Design at DADIU
February 1, 2008 - March 31, 2008
Bachelor's degree, Illustration at Designskolen Kolding
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Certifikat, Sexologuddannelse at Joan Ørtings Sexologuddannelse
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Bachelor's degree, Børn & Unge at University College Syddanmark
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Certificeret Sexolog
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Certificeret Sexolog
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Visuel Designer Participant's Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Participant's Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other

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