Nahom Asefa

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Cultured Creative Studio is a studio based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to celebrating culture, identity, and storytelling through visual media.

About

Cultured Creative Studio is a studio based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to celebrating culture, identity, and storytelling through visual media. We offer illustrations, exhibition design, curatorial work, branding, and graphic design that foster cross-cultural exchange. We collaborate with individuals, creatives, and organizations that value cultural integrity and creative impact.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Curatorial Intern · Dalhousie Art GalleryNov 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Drafted and distributed public-facing communications and outreach materials tailored for diverse audiences; managed social media channels and content production; coordinated scheduling and logistics across multiple exhibitions and public programs; produced exhibition curatorial writings, published reviews, event programs, and impact documentation for internal and external audiences.

Communications & Design Intern · Iris CommunicationsApr 2025 – May 2025 · 2 mos

Supported development and scheduling of integrated campaign assets across digital platforms using Adobe Creative Suite; reorganized an outdated media contact database, improving record accuracy and structure; gained hands-on experience in media relations and stakeholder engagement.

Founder & Creative Director · Cultured Creative StudioFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Designed visual identity systems, brand guidelines, event graphics, and multi-channel campaign assets for cultural and non-profit clients; led projects from concept to execution across print, digital, and social platforms. Developed and executed integrated marketing campaigns across social media, email, and digital platforms, driving a 280% increase in page views (320K) and a 121% jump in website visits for cultural organizations. Produced motion graphics and animations for cultural events and client campaigns using Adobe After Effects; built brand consistency across client platforms; produced audience-tailored marketing materials and press packages using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, while maintaining content calendars and Squarespace CMS.

Lead, Marketing & Graphic Design · Enactus Ivany CampusMar 2024 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr

Education

Online Certificate for Curatorial Studies · NODE Center for Curatorial Studies2025 – 2026
Business Administration Diploma · Nova Scotia Community College2023 – 2025

Certifications and awards

NOISE Makers 20252025 – 2026
Pitch Competition2024 – 2026

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