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Purpose-driven Design, Strategy + Art Direction

I combine ambitious creative ideas with ethical & sustainable strategy to raise brand awareness, craft memorable campaigns and connect audiences with client values through authentic storytelling.

I’ve worked on a vast array of creative projects over the last 12 years developing a strong understanding of what it takes to deliver big ideas end-to-end, adapting how I work to either collaborate with small teams or see projects through independently.

I actively immerse myself in forward-thinking global conversations in order to expand my own knowledge-base and deliver the highest possible standards of design, contributing to the rebalance of communities and climate.

Please drop me an email if you’d like to chat.

Projects

Clients

The North Face

Puma

Hoka

Warner Music Group

Mountain Hardwear

Pets at Home

ASDA

Unicef

Meatless Farm

About

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© Fiona Finchett

Services

+ Brand Strategy
+ Insights + Research
+ Identity Design
+ Values-led Messaging
+ Art Direction
+ Campaign Creation
+ Experiential Design

Always through a purpose-driven lens.

Values

The greatest impact a creative can have is to shape the direction of our culture, influencing new behavioural norms and demonstrating a future reality in which we embrace regenerative, equitable lifestyles.

I love to partner with clients who put people and planet before profit and will always act with authenticity.

Certifications

Testimonials


Franck Waterlot

Marketing Director, Planks Clothing / Burton Snowboards

Nick played a significant role in developing our GTM campaign for AW23, leading with conviction and genuine insight to help create the overall vision, whilst guiding our key shoots with an open and collaborative approach to art direction.

His dedication to responsibility was evident through his work, resonating strongly with our brand values and helping shape a direction that we felt spoke to the concerns of our audience.


Paul Randle

Award-winning author + Co-founder, The Sustainable Marketing Compass

‘Nick sits at the forefront of the intersection between sustainability and the creative industry. His commitment to sustainability and driving marketing innovation across the sector was clear from his early engagement with the Sustainable Marketing Compass and now manifests itself in the real-world sustainable value he delivers for clients, people and planet.

He offers a unique ability to recognise opportunities for systemic change and engage stakeholders and clients in pragmatic solutions for genuine impact.


Jo Faiers

People + Culture Director, The Onlii - B Corp Creative Agency

“Since the very beginning Nick has been instrumental in shaping the way we work across the agency, informing our processes, standards and advocacy within the industry through the development of our ‘Responsible Creative’ approach - a forward-thinking studio practice which embodies sustainable and equitable creative output.

He leaves a memorable legacy with us, known for his passion and originality, with a hunger to continuously improve and stand up for positive values.”

Let’s Talk

nickbootondesign@gmail.com
+44 7876 567267

Based in Manchester, UK / Remote
Available for freelance, consultancy + commission