Portfolio
Nichole Cherewyk
The projects selected for this portfolio are meant to show professional experience with digital and print design services in a real world setting. The designs below are currently being used by private businesses, corporations, non-profits and BC government ministries. Development and council for these products were completed through freelance graphic design services by Nichole Cherewyk and are meant to show a diverse range of design experience and formats that have successfully met client requirements (including the creation of this WordPress portfolio page). Reviews can be found at the bottom of this page or here.
Branding for BVHS
This logo for the Bulkley Valley Hospice Society (BVHS) was inspired by nature. The local mountain range with a supporting river below & alpenglow colour palette. Also incorporated, a universally known ‘heart’ symbol as a visual to match their ‘Compassionate Support’ motto.
Raven Rescue Field Guide
All Illustrations, layout, flow-charts, tables, etc. of this 133-pages field guide was designed by Nichole Cherewyk. This was a large-scope project that was developed over several months in 2022. Other products such as stickers, patches and stationary followed for Raven Rescue and details can be seen here. Visit www.ravenrsm.com to purchase the field guide.
Campaign Promotion
Mika Meyer was successfully elected for the town council position in 2021. These were the products I created to promote her campaign. Large billboard, lawn signs, postcards and buttons.
BVCF Branding
The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation (BVCF) was looking to update their image and create a responsive, professional website. To see the full website created by Nichole Cherewyk visit www.bvcf.ca.
Raven Tradeshow banners
This rendition/mock-up was created for Raven Rescue. The visuals prior to printing helps decide placement on design elements and photographs. The final was printed and used in 2022 trade-shows on a 10ft tension fabric display and 2 retractable banners.
Outdoor Kiosk
Information Kiosk (4’x8′) for @cycle16.ca highlighting information on the history of the bicycle and human powered transportation in the area. Clean, simple images of bicycles (with a simple shadow added for depth). Document layout was made for reading three(3)metres distance away. Photographs were filtered and altered considering field of vision and document size. All ages were considered in the elements of this document. If you are looking to donate to a great cause, Cycle 16 promotes healthy lifestyles and can be used by everyone!
Logo Refresh
Brand Manuals
Logo re-design. This logo was from Project Pinwheel offered through the Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre. The non-profit organizationation wanted to continue to use the recognizable pinwheel but have it re-designed as their logo after they changed their name to Northwest Child Development Centre. Visit them at www.nwcdc.ca.
Website Design BVCF
The BVCF was looking to update their image and create a responsive, professional website. To see the full website created by Nichole Cherewyk with WordPress please go to www.bvcf.ca.
Retractable Banner
Abbotsford Sportsman Show Moose Tracker App banner for the B.C. Provincial Goverment promotional application.
Product Labels
Understanding printer specifications and words such as bleed, CMYK and Die-cut. Working with small font sizes. Transfering the proper file formats for print. This is an example of a small product and a mock-up prior to proceeding with printers. A total of 30 different lip balms, spray bottles and soap labels were created for Bulkley Valley Hive & Honey. See more here.
Social Media Banners GCMC
Assisting leaders in the growth and improvement of their companies by delivering modern, corporate layouts for online and printed visuals.
Galore Creek Mining Corporation was looking to update their posters in order to capture a larger audience for their bursary program.
Report template
Document layout for reports and assessments. This 40-page document includes infographics, tables, photographs and foonote hyperlinks for web or print.
Website Design NWCDC
The Northwest Child Development Centre (NWCDC) was looking to update their image and create a responsive, professional website. To see the full website created by Nichole Cherewyk with WordPress please go to www.nwcdc.ca.
Branding 4:19 Cannabis
The Nelson BC company 4:19 Cannabis needed a brand and interior/exterior service design. The client specifically asked for an alarm clock symobol and slogan ‘Got a minute?’. The owners also own Rural Leaf with multiple locations, one of which in Houston, was required by the provincial licencing body to have metal security window covers. I was hired to design this with functional shelves. See here
WEbsite Illustrations
Webpages created for a developer in the creation of Smithers Skate Park website. Other elements included sketches, buttons, photographs, as well as, suggested layouts. The Smithers Skate Park Society was looking for elements to use on their website that were unique to their location. These designs and sketches was created to engage parents, sponsors and the kids/youth. Sketches were created from photographs of the local youth who regularly use the skate park and one-line drawing of heart inspired by artwork on the skatepark done by Facundo. Photographs are high resolution and adjusted to be cohesive with the brand.
Fillable/Interactive pdf
The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation accepts grant and learning awards annually. These applications have strict guidelines, including filling out an application form. The client asked for an alternative to printing, filling out with pen and scanning and I created a new interactive form with hyperlinks, fillable spaces and heightened security. Also, applicants are alerted when areas that must be completed are empty. All forms are available at on this page https://bvcf.ca/apply/
Signs
Metal Signs layout and collaboration with Starmaker Welding.
Corporate Reports
Professional template layouts
Illustrations
Rowsell Racing illustration was for a client who wanted to showcase her husbands truck in a custom design. See original truck here
Report Layout
An example of a report with clean infographic highlights, large table and 30 endnote hyperlinks.
Other Designs/photos
Metal Work
Above are a couple examples of design work combined with Starmaker Custom Welding craftmanship. Please visit www.starmakerwelding.com to see more.
The work displayed is meant to highlight a diverse range of communication materials and templates. This is not the full scope of completed design projects *please note, some documents and samples are confidential and can’t be displayed. Other examples in specific areas can be provided.
“Niki’s design for our website and marketing resources has been creative and modern!! The collaboration with our Team and ongoing support has been exceptional!” See review here
“Lighthouse Studio Design Art has become the “go-to” partner for all of Raven Rescue’s illustration, design and layout needs. Highly professional, collaborative and creative design and service.” See review here
“Working with Niki in the design of our new logo for BV Hospice Society was great! Her display of patience with us as a group of 3, was exceptional, going the extra mile in fine detail to ensure our complete satisfaction with the end design. Her professionalism and level of expertise in graphic design was notable, providing us a high-quality product in a timely manner, and at a reasonable cost. She continues to make her services available; promptly responding & providing recommendations with further projects. I highly recommend Niki’s work!” See review here