Hey there,
I’m Nicole VanDyke, a creative powerhouse hailing from Michigan. With a Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Kendall College of Art & Design, I've spent the last decade weaving my magic across various brands and design projects. When I'm not crafting captivating visuals, you'll find me knee-deep in passion projects. From handcrafting fonts to exploring the art of printmaking, creativity is woven into every facet of my life. But I'm not all about design—I'm also a French Bulldog enthusiast, an avid hiker, kayaker, beach bum, and wanderlust traveler.
With over 10 years of experience under my belt, I've had the pleasure of leaving my mark on companies like Marketlab, Newell Brands, and Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. From branding to omni-channel campaigns, I thrive on bringing fresh ideas to the table and making a tangible impact. I'm all about pushing boundaries, staying ahead of trends, and delivering top-notch results.
Let's make some magic happen!
Major Brands I’ve worked on :
Passion Projects
PrintMaking:
My passion to be creative goes far beyond my day job, I wanted to learn a new technique and so I have been working on a mastering a new skill; Printmaking. In each of my prints, I aim to find new ways explore the intricate textures that emerge from the carvings in linoleum blocks and the impressions ink creates on paper during the carving process.
I started making prints a few years ago as a way to further develop my illustration skills and find my drawing style. I love the imperfect unrefined texture that is created with the linoleum and ink. Each time the piece is slightly different.
Want to see more of my printmaking pieces? Check out @linolux_prints on Instragram or visit my Etsy page Linolux Prints.
Digital Illustration:
During the height of the COVID pandemic, I was looking for ways to stay creative as well as master a new skill, an area that I hadn’t had the opportunity to explore previously was digital illustration. I challenged myself to create some illustrations and build my skills and knowledge of those digital tools.
At the time, my husband and I had been hard at work remodeling our first home, that became the inspiration for this series called “home sweet home.”