Ready for a good long read?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

Ready for a good long read?

Publication design: book and dust jacket The Myth Begins is the first book of the Myth of Heroes fantasy trilogy; this book design project included the dust jacket and illustrated interior spreads

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What the heck is a spork?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

What the heck is a spork?

Ad design, bus shelter, billboard, magazine

A campaign for the utensil that is as much fun to say as it is to use.

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Can we just hit "refresh?"
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

Can we just hit "refresh?"

Logo design, business identity system design, ad design

Optimal RCMS, a medical billing company, wanted a new, professional look and cohesive identity. The new identity was based on the concept of “trusted service” and the arrow shape, representing forward motion, progress, and cyclic action.

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What if there were no more shame?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

What if there were no more shame?

Publication design: folded brochure/mini-catalog

A brand extension project designed to attract more volunteers and donors for a non-profit organization through a pair of traveling exhibits, a brochure/mini-catalog and t-shirt design.

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How would you brand this quirky band?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

How would you brand this quirky band?

Brand identity, packaging design, merch design

Named after the insect that produces the scarlet pigment once used to dye the redcoats of the British army, Cochineal is the indie/electropop band of Ruby Rendall and Carmyne Caro, who wanted to incorporate red into their brand identity.

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What's happening to the Monarchs?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

What's happening to the Monarchs?

Exhibition design, brand identity, merch design, signage

An exhibition about Monarch butterflies designed for the ground floor space of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

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Have you had your meningitis shot yet?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

Have you had your meningitis shot yet?

Packaging design, merch design for a donor thank you gift for a non-profit

A thank you kit for donors to the J.A.M.I.E. Group, a non-profit promoting meningitis vaccination. Kit includes stickers, a storybook and a doll packaged in a wrap-around box.

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Ready for a good long read?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

Ready for a good long read?

Brand identity, packaging design Based on the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”) which means coziness at home; set includes organic loose-leaf tea, infuser, mug and cozy.

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Would you like a little heather with that?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

Would you like a little heather with that?

Brand identity, packaging design

The labels for this product set highlight the active ingredient, Scottish heather extract, by featuring the heather flower on a clean white background.

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But where are the wires?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

But where are the wires?

Brand identity, packaging design, lookbook/quick start guide design Project items included product name, logo, lookbook/quick start guide and packaging designed to produce a simple and delightful unboxing experience.

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How do you keep your tea cozy and warm?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

How do you keep your tea cozy and warm?

Brand identity, packaging design Based on the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”) which means coziness at home; set includes organic loose-leaf tea, infuser, mug and cozy.

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Care for a nibble?
Nicole Bottles Nicole Bottles

Care for a nibble?

Brand identity, business identity system design, packaging design Featuring a motif based on a cross section of the cacao pod and colors derived from a Renoir painting, the project included designing the logo, business identity, copywriting, packaging and other collateral for this artisanal chocolatier.

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