I’m an indigenous interdisciplinary designer currently living in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I love working with people, sharing ideas, problem solving, and watching projects come to life. In my practice, I value the power of communication and how design can be a voice or vehicle for any message.…

Nicholas Hanlon

I’m an indigenous interdisciplinary designer currently living in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I love working with people, sharing ideas, problem solving, and watching projects come to life. In my practice, I value the power of communication and how design can be a voice or vehicle for any message.…

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I’m an indigenous interdisciplinary designer currently living in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I love working with people, sharing ideas, problem solving, and watching projects come to life. In my practice, I value the power of communication and how design can be a voice or vehicle for any message.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at Toronto International Film Festival
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Art Direction, Production, Design Collaboration, Client Presentations, Web Design, Social Media Campaigns, Web Design, Social Media Management, Editorial Design.
Senior Design Associate at Frontier Design
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Branding, Brand Campaigns, Purpose Design, Environmental Design, Web Design Digital Design, Art Direction.
Environmental Designer at Fathom Studio
April 1, 2021 - November 10, 2025
Branding, 3D Design, Architectural Design, Wayfinding, Web Design.
Graphic Designer at Toronto International Film Festival
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Created graphic design assets for festival branding, campaigns, posters, and digital media.
Junior Designer at Rarebird Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Supported design team with branding and visual media development.
Freelance Designer at Hanlon Interdisciplinary Design
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance design projects across interdisciplinary design practice.
Senior Designer at Disctrict Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance senior design projects for branding and media.
Brand/Environmental Designer at Fathom Architecture Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Brand and environmental design for architectural projects.
Design Associate at Frontier Design Co
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Contributed to branding and design system development.
Brand Designer at Google Stadia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Brand design work for Stadia campaigns and assets.
Campaign Designer at Public Address Studio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Campaign design work for public outreach projects.
Brand Designer at Hanlon Interdisciplinary Design
January 1, 2025 - Present
Working with various studios and clients both locally and nationally on branding, signage design, and digital media.
Freelance Senior Designer at District Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developing branding/digital design for local development buildings, and location/signage design for Nova Scotia Health, and Ontario Hospital Place.
Campaign Designer at Public Address Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Developed a strong campaign for Gillette’s new razor line including video work, digital design, web design, and marketing material.
Owner at Hanlon Interdisciplinary Design
January 1, 2025 - Present
Working with various studios and clients both locally and nationally on branding, signage design, and digital media.

Education

BDes in Interdisciplinary Design at NSCAD University
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Bachelor of Design (BDes) at NSCAD University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
BDes Major In Interdisciplinary Design at NSCAD University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
BDes Major In Interdisciplinary Design at NSCAD University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Design (BDes) at NSCAD University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
BDes Major In Interdisciplinary Design at NSCAD University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare