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Graphic Design Services

13/11/2025

Hey everyone! I wanted to share some of the really cool and creative projects I did with a very talented client of mine. My client takes beautiful photographs, so we decided to get a collection of his photos printed using my in-studio printer and set up a display of his works to be sold at the front of my studio in Gordonvale.

We also designed branding for his business and created a logo and business cards. We did this in Adobe Illustrator together.

We also learned how to create mock-ups in Photoshop of his photographs for him to use online to promote his work.

This has been such a great and challenging creative project for us to work on, which also has outcomes that can lead to creating your own small business and promoting or sharing your creativity.

If you are interested in any of his work, let me know, and I can forward you his details.

I work out of my studio in Gordonvale, where I focus on offering a wide range of creative support services. If this is something you or one of your clients may be interested in, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or check out all my services at my website tropicastoreandstudio.com.au/support-services

Have a great week – Nic 😊

*Please note client gave me permission to share his work

22/10/2025

I wanted to share a project me and my client have been working really hard on. My client is an amazing artist and photographer who had an a really cool business idea to put his works onto grip tape for e skate & skate boards.

He developed his brand Gekkodek and we have worked together to produce his branding and build his website on Shopify from scratch. He has produced over 100 designs with over 40 of them currently featured on the website and are available for purchase.

This has been such a unique and creative way for us to build skills together, create work opportunities for my client and also teach him some of the skills to build his own website and brand. All of the ideas are his own including all the artwork I was just lucky to help him with making things come to life.

Please feel free to go check out his site and grip tapes at gekkodek.com

If this is something you or one of your clients may be interested in, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or check out all my services at my website tropicastoreandstudio.com.au/support-services

Hope you all have a great week coming – Nic 😊

28/09/2025

Hey everyone! I wanted to update you on the support work I offer in the Cairns area where I work with a range of creative services out of my studio here in Gordonvale.

Below are some of the services I offer (mainly out of my studio due to access to equipment and materials)

1. Visual Arts - painting, drawing, mixed media, model making, crafting & sewing etc; a safe studio space for clients to express emotions, relax, explore their creativity with either structure or freeform sessions. (all materials included unless they want to bring their own project in)

2. Graphic & web design - collaborative design sessions covering Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Canva, Procreate, animation and web skills. These can be creative outlets or build toward skills for employment. (all needed tech included)

3. Tutoring & mentoring - support in creative and digital skills, learning support for study or upskilling, resume building, business-related learning, structured classes or open mentoring (creative or business).

4. Gaming - using video games to promote problem solving, planning, creativity, social skills and healthy habits. (all needed tech included)

If this is something you or one of your clients may be interested in, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or check out all my services at my website tropicastoreandstudio.com.au/support-services

Hope you all have a great week – Nic 😊

15/08/2025

I had the pleasure of supporting a client for the past 2 years, working on some really cool creative projects.

I thought I would share this particularly fun but challenging project we are currently working
on. We have been building this model boat ship using lots of bits and bobs and a loose set of plans and guides, but we have managed to get this model starting to resemble a fishing
trawler. This has been such a fun and stimulating project with a lot of problem-solving but also a lot of creativity. We have also had the help of my client’s doggo, who is our number one cheerleader with some treats on the side.

I work out of my studio in Gordonvale, where I focus on offering a wide range of creative
support services. If this is something you or one of your clients may be interested in, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or check out all my services
at my website tropicastoreandstudio.com.au/support-services

- Nic ✨

24/11/2024

I had the pleasure to help bring to life these educational and cultural signs with the Madjandji Aboriginal Corporation which were designed to remind people using the Deeral boat ramp to take care when riding in the waters of the Mulgrave and Russel rivers. There are many culturally significant sites within these areas traditionally known as “GULUGULUBANA“ (meaning Black Bream Waters).

Having signs up like this in heavily trafficked areas are so important as providing education on the significance of the area and can really help shift people's perspective on how they treat the waters and land.

Being able to use design as way to communicate these messages is such a beautiful tool and I am always so thankful to be able to be apart of someone of these projects.

A thank you to the Cairns Regional Council for assisiting in the installation and everyone who helped bring the project to completion. Hopefully many more like this in the future and to see around the far north Qld area.

20/07/2024

Explore a curated collection of creativie treasures at my online shop. Find books that inspire, unique art prints to bold up your space, and specially crafted design templates to elevate your projects.

I’ll be adding some exciting new products soon but for now checkout out some of my art prints printed in-store on Sundance Textured Art paper which gives it the look and feel of an original artwork.

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11/07/2024

Excited to showcase my work for the talented I crafted a visual identity and a unique Squarespace website highlighting her innovative style and art practice. ✨ Dive into the full project on my website and see how my new signature offer the Bold Brand Kick-off Package can elevate your brand too. Ready to make a bold statement? Let’s get started! 🔥

04/07/2024

Excited to share the work I did for Madjandji, an amazing Aboriginal corporation dedicated to preserving and celebrating Indigenous heritage through education and research. Madjandji country is located in Babinda south of Cairns (Gimuy).

I developed a comprehensive visual identity, including a fresh Squarespace website, distinctive illustrations, and unique print materials. I was lucky enough to work with several Madjandji artists whose artworks have been featured throughout their branding. Each element reflects the rich stories and traditions of First Nations peoples, blending traditional motifs with contemporary style to bridge the past and present.

I am super Grateful to be part of this meaningful project! ✨

26/06/2024

A visual identity I did for an independent support services client. “Allways Support”

The brief was to create a brand that was professional and trustworthy but was not too corporate or clinical.

I really enjoyed creating this brand, if you have any questions about the process let me know in the comments 💖

23/06/2024

Little showcase of the Bold Brand Package I did for my amazing shop sister I was lucky to be able to do a complete brand rollout for this dream client. There is nothing us designers like more then being able to roll out a complete brand. Website - branding - social media - packaging. *chefs kiss.

I am obsessed with this colour palette and being able to mix it with floristy! Literal heaven.

If your needing a brand refresh or a brand new brand, head over to my website for a quote 💖

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78 Gordon Street
Gordonvale, QLD
4865

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