Nayyar Mughal – Associate Creative Director at Open
"We love getting Nicola in to work with us at Open. She always comes armed with ideas and fresh ways to bring them to life visually. She knows the fundraising sector and knows how to engage audiences through strong, response-driven concepts."
"We love getting Nicola in to work with us at Open. She always comes armed with ideas and fresh ways to bring them to life visually. She knows the fundraising sector and knows how to engage audiences through strong, response-driven concepts."
Alexandra Marie Butcher – Marketing | Brand | E-commerce Lead
"I’ve worked alongside Nikki as a colleague in a creative agency, hired her as a freelance designer multiple times and recommended her to anyone who needs a designer. That should tell you everything you need to know about her creativity, work ethic and general all round excellence. Not to mention that’s she’s bloomin’ lovely to work with. She is always my number one port of call whenever I need a designer. And she’ll become yours too… guaranteed."
Andrea Collings – Marketing Lead, UK and Europe, Studiosity - edtech
"I worked with Nicola on a winning pitch for a substantial brand refresh and relaunch project for the UK charity, National Numeracy. During both the pitch and the subsequent project work, Nicola's brand knowledge, strategic focus and design elements were absolutely instrumental throughout. As well as her design skills, Nicola was a real asset in all client communication, a great team member bringing a huge back-catalogue of experience, 'can-do' approach, as well as just being quite fun to work with. I would definitely recommend Nicola for any wider brand strategy and design projects."
"I worked with Nicola on a winning pitch for a substantial brand refresh and relaunch project for the UK charity, National Numeracy. During both the pitch and the subsequent project work, Nicola's brand knowledge, strategic focus and design elements were absolutely instrumental throughout. As well as her design skills, Nicola was a real asset in all client communication, a great team member bringing a huge back-catalogue of experience, 'can-do' approach, as well as just being quite fun to work with. I would definitely recommend Nicola for any wider brand strategy and design projects."
Hayley O'Donnell – Copy Supervisor at Inizio Evoke
"I had the pleasure of working with Nicola for a long time at On Agency, where she was always our go-to freelancer.
Her creative ideas and ability to bring concepts to life beautifully meant we didn’t want to book anyone else.
We regularly booked her for extended stints as an Art Director - not just because of her talent, but also because she was such a joy to work with. Nicola quickly became more than a freelancer. She felt like a true member of the team."
"I had the pleasure of working with Nicola for a long time at On Agency, where she was always our go-to freelancer.
Her creative ideas and ability to bring concepts to life beautifully meant we didn’t want to book anyone else.
We regularly booked her for extended stints as an Art Director - not just because of her talent, but also because she was such a joy to work with. Nicola quickly became more than a freelancer. She felt like a true member of the team."
Nicola Willoughby – Assistant Finance Manager at Jordan Design
"I had the pleasure of working with Nicola for over 3 years. She is incredibly talented and also one of the most easy-going creatives I’ve collaborated with. Nicola can take half-formed ideas and bring them to life.
Whether it was concepts, branding or social media content, Nicola consistently delivered high-quality work. Plus, Nicola is a great person to have on the team, collaborative, responsive, and always open to feedback.
If you’re looking for a designer who’s not only creative but also super reliable, Nicola is your person."
Whether it was concepts, branding or social media content, Nicola consistently delivered high-quality work. Plus, Nicola is a great person to have on the team, collaborative, responsive, and always open to feedback.
If you’re looking for a designer who’s not only creative but also super reliable, Nicola is your person."
Rosie Barraud – Freelance Account Director & Fundraising Consultant
"It was fantastic working alongside Nikki at Bluefrog Fundraising. She's full of ideas and brings a real sense of positivity to the creative process. Always open, collaborative and ready to jump in, a real team player who helps keep projects moving with good humour and creativity. Would highly recommend!"
Emily Ford – Freelance Senior Copywriter
"I've had the pleasure of working with Nicola as both an in-house creative at On Agency and as a freelancer, and the experience has always been a joy! Nicola is such a talent, brimming with ideas and always able to bring the trickiest brief to life in a way that delights and surprises. I would (and have!) recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced art director or graphic designer."
Kay Hutt – Now retired – it's been a blast! Thank you to all colleagues and clients for making it so.
"Highly recommend Nikki. Stunning eye for design and picks up things super-fast. The safest pair of hands whatever your project."
Nicky Unsworth – Non-Executive Chair & NED | Board Advisor to Creative & Marketing Agencies
"Nikki's work is stylish and distinctive – she clearly loves her role as a designer and approaches projects enthusiastically, producing great results."
Gary Fawcett – Executive Creative Director TBWA/MCR
"Nikki has a real individual approach to her designs and always knows how to make something look beautiful. Her eye for design is also matched by her hard work."
John Green – Freelance concepts, copy and content
"Having worked with Nikki at BJL and freelance, I can honestly say I've done some of my best work with her. She's bright, talented and not afraid to try something different."
Glen Walsh – Recruitment Consultant
"I would recommend Nikki to anyone who wants a truly creative approach to design. I have worked with Nikki over a number of years and she has maintained her excessively high standards throughout all her work. Nikki is professional yet very personable and is a dream to work with. If you need a creative edge, I recommend you speak to Nikki."
Richard Smith – Freelance Brand Planner and Strategist
"Nikki is a talented individual with a real passion for creative work. She has outstanding creative ideas and also has the buisness know-how to also understand how these must work hard for the client."
Chris Gaffey – Director
"Nikki is double talented. She'll make your thoughts look beautiful and put a smile on your face. Enthusiastic, tenacious and personable- though her work is graceful intelligent and considered, she's as mad as a box of frogs. Your money back if you don't laugh."
Lisa Hughes – Creative Manager | UX & Brand Leader | Driving Scalable Design for Business Growth
"I worked with Nikki at HBOS in-house studio for several years, and previously knew her from our time together at art college. I have always found her to be a genuine person with a really happy-smiley outlook on life. Nikki always approaches projects with a positive attitude and injects energy into her designs. She's a strong team player who is fully capable of hitting the tightest of deadlines as well as delivering beautifully designed work. It was a pleasure to work alongside Nikki, she's a true inspiration and asset to any company. I'd work with her again at the drop of a hat!"
Alice May – Senior Freelance Copywriter
"I worked with Nikki on various projects at BJL. She was hard working and quick to get to grips with any brief. She also has a bit of an obsession with the cosmos, which in my opinion is a only a good thing!"
Jackie Holt – Ex Partner at BJL Advertising
"Nikki is a very talented designer who puts her heart and soul into her work - very distinctive, very stylish."
Anne-Marie Glennon – Studio Manager at TCEG
"Nikki is a very capable and creative graphic designer. She works well with tight deadline and tight budgets without losing sight of producing great work."