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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. 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.…

Nahom Asefa

Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Brand Designer, +3

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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. 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.…

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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. 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.

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Language

English

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Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Cultured Creative Studio

February 1, 2025 - Present

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.

Curatorial Intern at Dalhousie Art Gallery

November 1, 2025 - Present

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 at Iris Communications

April 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

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.

Lead, Marketing & Graphic Design at Enactus Ivany Campus

March 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Developed cohesive branding and digital design assets for national-level pitch presentations, implementing strategies that increased engagement by 20%; created campaign visuals optimized for awareness and conversion across Enactus competition cycles; presented at the 2024 Enactus Nationals in Toronto, earning second runner-up among teams nationwide.