Hello I’m Nicola. I’m a Creative and detail-oriented designer passionate about transforming ideas into engaging visual stories through illustration and design. Curious and adaptable, with a strong drive to learn new tools and refine techniques. Committed to producing meaningful, expressive, and visually compelling work across campaigns, branding, and digital platforms.

Nicola Tucker

Hello I’m Nicola. I’m a Creative and detail-oriented designer passionate about transforming ideas into engaging visual stories through illustration and design. Curious and adaptable, with a strong drive to learn new tools and refine techniques. Committed to producing meaningful, expressive, and visually compelling work across campaigns, branding, and digital platforms.

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Hello I’m Nicola. I’m a Creative and detail-oriented designer passionate about transforming ideas into engaging visual stories through illustration and design. Curious and adaptable, with a strong drive to learn new tools and refine techniques. Committed to producing meaningful, expressive, and visually compelling work across campaigns, branding, and digital platforms.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator at Stellenbosch Triennale
January 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Selected to create two original illustrations for the Stellenbosch Triennale (through the academy), based on the work of two exhibiting artists. Collaborated with two artists to reinterpret their pieces through my own visual style creating illustrations that reflected both their artistic intent and my conceptual perspective. Delivered pieces that were featured in the official exhibition brochure and later showcased in a dedicated follow-up exhibition.
Illustrator at Happy Friday Creative
January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Selected as part of an illustrator team to develop illustrations for a campaign for one of a Happy Friday client, Ruta Sechaba Foundation. Contributed to the visual concept development and executed illustrations that aligned with the campaigns message of educational empowerment.
Designer at La Petite Ferme Wine Label Project
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Given the opportunity (through the academy) to work on developing a wine label for La Petite Ferme, contributing to the brand’s visual identity and packaging. Worked with high-end product branding and consumer-focused design.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication at Stellenbosch academy of design and photography
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

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