Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/158/158814/attachment_158814883 "This logo was created for Fire & Feast Mediterranean Grill, a high-volume catering company and takeout restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. The mark blends strong typography with a flame-inspired ampersand, capturing the essence of open-fire cooking and freshly baked in-house breads. The warm color palette reflects the tandoor-fired dishes and vibrant flavors, while the modern layout keeps it versatile across signage, packaging, and digital platforms. Designed to be instantly recognizable and scalable, this logo strikes a balance between bold appeal and culinary authenticity.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/158/158819/attachment_158819361 "This brand identity was created for a consulting company dedicated to mentoring and empowering young athletes as they navigate their college careers. The design combines a timeless collegiate badge style with a modern, interlocking CAC monogram to communicate trust, strategy, and athletic excellence. The overall look and feel appeals to both student-athletes and their families, while maintaining the professionalism expected from top-tier consulting services in the sports industry.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/158/158820/attachment_158820762 "This logo was designed for a premium basketball experience located in an upscale area in NYC, featuring a glass-walled second-floor court, luxury fitness center, and Segafredo restaurant below. The brand, \"HoopTop,\" captures a bold, elite presence suitable for all age groups—from kids in the academy to national teams and club rentals. The identity had to feel modern, exclusive, and instantly impactful. The mark reflects the energy of sport with refined visual strength, combining luxury aesthetics with competitive edge.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/158/158820/attachment_158820609 "This logo was designed for a premium basketball experience located in an upscale area in NYC, featuring a glass-walled second-floor court, luxury fitness center, and Segafredo restaurant below. The brand, \"HoopTop,\" captures a bold, elite presence suitable for all age groups—from kids in the academy to national teams and club rentals. The identity had to feel modern, exclusive, and instantly impactful. The mark reflects the energy of sport with refined visual strength, combining luxury aesthetics with competitive edge.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/158/158786/attachment_158786013 "This logo was designed for Victory Center at East Texas A&M, a new athletic hub focused on student performance, leadership, and school spirit. The goal was to create a dynamic identity that captured the energy of collegiate sports while honoring the institution’s bold legacy.
The mark features a proud lion icon integrated with architectural elements from the campus — symbolizing strength, structure, and unity. A custom varsity-style typeface gives the wordmark authority and impact, while the layered shield layout ensures the logo stands strong on merchandise, signage, and digital platforms.
This identity was built to ignite pride — and look good doing it.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/158/158789/attachment_158789592 "This brand identity was crafted for Iron Snout Coffee Roasters, a gritty, no-nonsense coffee label built for bold drinkers with high standards. The challenge was to create a logo that felt both rugged and premium — memorable on a shelf and iconic on packaging.
The mark centers around a custom pig head illustration that combines thick linework, negative space, and a modern rustic vibe. I paired this with distressed, slab-style typography to emphasize the handcrafted quality of the product. The logo system scales easily across print and digital applications, from bags and stickers to storefront signage and merchandise.
This design balances personality and professionalism — loud enough to be noticed, clean enough to last.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/158/158662/attachment_158662206 "This brand identity was crafted for AGDA Distillery, an artisanal spirits company based in Australia. The client sought an elegant, heritage-inspired logo system that could stand proud on a premium bottle while reflecting the craftsmanship behind their small-batch production.
The design features a custom emblem combining ornate Victorian scrollwork with a bold serif type treatment, evoking tradition, quality, and timeless appeal. A ribbon banner and detailed flourishes add to the luxury feel, while the gold-foil-ready vector ensures it prints beautifully on dark bottles and packaging.
This logo was part of a full brand identity suite, including print-ready files, vector assets, and mockups for label application.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/158/158642/attachment_158642630 "This logo was designed for The Crunch Mob, a high-energy food truck brand serving bold, crispy street eats. The client wanted a design that felt gritty yet polished — something that could turn heads on a wrap, sticker, or social post.
The final result combines layered script and block type with a hand-drawn mobster flair. I incorporated motion-inspired linework and street-art-style balance to convey crunch, flavor, and personality. The look is versatile enough for signage, merchandise, and packaging.
Typography, layout, and finishing touches were all custom-built to bring the brand’s voice to life.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/158/158626/attachment_158626210 "This custom identity was created for a mobile BBQ and catering brand looking to stand out with a gritty, high-impact presence. The logo fuses rebellious energy with authenticity — built around the concept of “rising from the ashes” and cooking with intensity.
The circular badge format lends itself perfectly to signage, apparel, and food truck wraps, while the distressed textures and bold typography reinforce the heat and edge of the brand. From flame to fork, this design brings the fire visually and literally.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/158/158625/attachment_158625825 "This custom identity was created for a mobile BBQ and catering brand looking to stand out with a gritty, high-impact presence. The logo fuses rebellious energy with authenticity — built around the concept of “rising from the ashes” and cooking with intensity.
The circular badge format lends itself perfectly to signage, apparel, and food truck wraps, while the distressed textures and bold typography reinforce the heat and edge of the brand. From flame to fork, this design brings the fire visually and literally.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/688700/dd33171d-7816-4460-af49-b63331821a01 "Developed a bold, high-impact logo for a professional sports trainer aiming to elevate their brand presence. The design uses strong geometric forms and a dynamic layout to convey power, movement, and confidence. The final mark delivers maximum shelf appeal and versatility across merch, social media, and apparel.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/688700/8da915cc-cd5f-4f97-be16-df2693aaa0b0 "Designed an immersive, animated logo for the title screen of a gritty open-world video game. Built in After Effects with layered cinematic effects, glowing textures, and motion depth to amplify the brand's high-stakes, urban identity. Blends street-edge aesthetics with dynamic animation to deliver a bold, unforgettable visual.")
About
I’m a Creative Director & Senior Brand Designer with 19+ years of experience shaping bold, high-performing brand identities across sports, entertainment, gaming, and food & beverage. I’ve partnered with some of the biggest names in sports and culture, delivering logos, campaigns, motion content, and packaging that connect emotionally and deliver measurable results.
Country:
United States.
Member since:
October 09, 2011
Reviews
"Always quick. Always on point!"
Anonymous client
reviewed about 2 months ago
"It was a pleasure as always! Thanks again!"
-NLDesign-
responded about 2 months ago
"Have been working with Nick for all our branding designs , he is the best!! "
ameher201I
reviewed 3 months ago
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"Always does amazing work and quick."
dvalladaresjr1998
reviewed 6 months ago
"Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure and I look forward to working with you again!"
-NLDesign-
responded 6 months ago
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"The only designer I approve to work on my design for my business.💪💪💪"
dvalladaresjr1998
reviewed 7 months ago
"Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure and I look forward to working with you again!"
-NLDesign-
responded 7 months ago
"The artist really brought this idea to life and I am blown away by their work and creativity. "
GeorgQx
reviewed 7 months ago
"Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure and I look forward to working with you again!"
-NLDesign-
responded 7 months ago
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