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I’ve been a professional designer since 2000, working with a wide range of clients including Bank Of Scotland, Scottish Equitable, Museums Of Scotland, Ricoh, Whyte & Mackay, City FM, Puma, Nike, Hibernian FC and more. I specialise in graphic design, branding, campaign concepts and print/digital production, delivering practical, on-budget solutions that work for clients and end users alike. Since 2014 I run Industry Cottage Limited as Owner/Design Director, providing direct access to high-quality creative work with a focus on straightforward communication and value. I’m a nature lover, mountain biker and writer of the experimental music blog OBLADADA, living in a rural cottage near Gorebridge, Scotland, with my partner Emma and rescue rabbits.…I’ve been a professional designer since 2000, working with a wide range of clients including Bank Of Scotland, Scottish Equitable, Museums Of Scotland, Ricoh, Whyte & Mackay, City FM, Puma, Nike, Hibernian FC and more. I specialise in graphic design, branding, campaign concepts and print/digital production, delivering practical, on-budget solutions that work for clients and end users alike. Since 2014 I run Industry Cottage Limited as Owner/Design Director, providing direct access to high-quality creative work with a focus on straightforward communication and value. I’m a nature lover, mountain biker and writer of the experimental music blog OBLADADA, living in a rural cottage near Gorebridge, Scotland, with my partner Emma and rescue rabbits.

John J Nicol

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Creative Director, +2

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I’ve been a professional designer since 2000, working with a wide range of clients including Bank Of Scotland, Scottish Equitable, Museums Of Scotland, Ricoh, Whyte & Mackay, City FM, Puma, Nike, Hibernian FC and more. I specialise in graphic design, branding, campaign concepts and print/digital production, delivering practical, on-budget solutions that work for clients and end users alike. Since 2014 I run Industry Cottage Limited as Owner/Design Director, providing direct access to high-quality creative work with a focus on straightforward communication and value. I’m a nature lover, mountain biker and writer of the experimental music blog OBLADADA, living in a rural cottage near Gorebridge, Scotland, with my partner Emma and rescue rabbits.…I’ve been a professional designer since 2000, working with a wide range of clients including Bank Of Scotland, Scottish Equitable, Museums Of Scotland, Ricoh, Whyte & Mackay, City FM, Puma, Nike, Hibernian FC and more. I specialise in graphic design, branding, campaign concepts and print/digital production, delivering practical, on-budget solutions that work for clients and end users alike. Since 2014 I run Industry Cottage Limited as Owner/Design Director, providing direct access to high-quality creative work with a focus on straightforward communication and value. I’m a nature lover, mountain biker and writer of the experimental music blog OBLADADA, living in a rural cottage near Gorebridge, Scotland, with my partner Emma and rescue rabbits.

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I’ve been a professional designer since 2000, working with a wide range of clients including Bank Of Scotland, Scottish Equitable, Museums Of Scotland, Ricoh, Whyte & Mackay, City FM, Puma, Nike, Hibernian FC and more. I specialise in graphic design, branding, campaign concepts and print/digital production, delivering practical, on-budget solutions that work for clients and end users alike.

Since 2014 I run Industry Cottage Limited as Owner/Design Director, providing direct access to high-quality creative work with a focus on straightforward communication and value. I’m a nature lover, mountain biker and writer of the experimental music blog OBLADADA, living in a rural cottage near Gorebridge, Scotland, with my partner Emma and rescue rabbits.

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Owner / Design Director at Industry Cottage Limited

November 1, 2014 - Present

Owns and runs Industry Cottage Limited, providing graphic design, advertising, campaign development, copywriting, visualisation/presentation, brand development, logo design, print design (and print management), packaging design, web design (and web management), and promotional items production management. Delivers solutions on time and within budget, offering direct access to core creative services and a cost-effective alternative to agencies.

Graphic Designer / Brand Guardian at Hibernian Football Club

October 1, 2003 - October 1, 2014

Managed demanding deadlines in a turbulent environment, working within football culture and its commercial cycles. Led supporter campaigns across retail, kits launches, sponsor launches, season ticket and ticketing database activity. Created artwork across print and digital platforms; acted as brand guardian ensuring consistent standards and messaging.

Graphic Designer at Crystal Blue

January 1, 2003 - October 1, 2003

Produced magazines, newsletters and presentations for clients including City FM and Hibernian FC.

Graphic Designer at Capital Document Solutions Limited

December 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

In-house designer developing all marketing materials and branding; provided technical assistance to the in-house 'copy shop'.

Junior Art Director at Navigator Responsive Advertising

November 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001

Developed direct marketing campaign concepts and artwork; art direction of photo-shoots and contributed to new business pitches.