nicole watts
Graphic designer
About me
Professional profile
Nicole enjoys skipping through the design landscape making friends with all nature of projects including print and digital publications, corporate identity, photography, retouching and illustration.
PERSONAL Info
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Beverage: Tea
- Hero: Liz Lemon
EMPLOYMENT
current
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Nicole's services are currently available for print or digital design projects, large and small.
2007-2012
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Nicole previously worked for the government agency APRA as the graphic
designer,
working within with the Media and Communications department
overseeing
all aspects of brand management.
2006-2007
ART DIRECTOR
Nicole was previously employed by Reed Business Information, designing and laying out multiple finance titles along with the production of supporting sales material, web graphics and promotional projects.
Skills
Design
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Print:
Expert
· 18 years
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Digital:
Expert
· 8 years
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Illustration:
Expert
· 12 years
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Branding:
Expert
· 10 years
Software
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InDesign:
Expert
· 6 years
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Photoshop:
Expert
· 17 years
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Illustrator:
Expert
· 13 years
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Acrobat:
Expert
· 6 years
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Dreamweaver:
Expert
· 4 year
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Muse:
Expert
· 1 year
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Bridge:
Expert
· 2 year
Education
1990-1992
PERTH CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
– DIPLOMA GRAPHIC DESIGN
The Diploma of Graphic Design at CIT
introduced practical skill development
and the know how to produce and communicate unique and creative
graphic concepts for print reproduction and digital media.
The course featured analytical discussion of visual arts and constructive
evaluation of creative concepts.
1989
CARINE TAFE
– CERTIFICATE ART & DESIGN
The Certificate of Art and Design was an introduction to various disciplines including drawing, painting, print making, ceramics, textiles and design. It taught visualisation, development and presentation of ideas.
Awards
2005
Highly Commended
Graphic Designer of the Year
Nicole received the Highly Commended Graphic Designer Award at the 2005 Bell Publishing Awards which celebrates innovation and excellence in publishing.
2002
Highly Commended
Graphic Designer of the Year
Nicole won the Highly Commended Graphic Designer Award at
the Bell Publishing Awards which celebrates innovation and excellence
in publishing.
