mn Designs

WI-based
Graphic Designer
by Maddie Nikolai

madnikolai25@gmail.com

NeonMontana

This project involved creating merchandise and cover art for a musican. I was able to work on two different projects for the artist.

One for a whole album titled "RealLife," seen to your right and a song titled "Seen Some Shit."

I created the cover art. Starting with picking a location for photos to editing.

Etrnal Chic

For this project, I developed a brand identity around an ivory wool knit cardigan with pearl buttons—an elegant, timeless piece. Inspired by luxury fashion houses like Chanel, I created Eternal Chic, a brand that highlights classic style, quality craftsmanship, and wardrobe versatility.

The cardigan is positioned as a long-lasting investment piece, with social media content reinforcing its sophisticated, adaptable appeal. The branding reflects understated elegance, targeting consumers who value longevity and refinement in fashion.

Card Game: TownTalk

For this project, I created TownTalk, a card game designed to make learning the art of debate fun and social. Players choose characters, with one acting as the mayor who reads a prompt aloud. Others argue for or against it using their character’s traits. The game supports both team and one-on-one play.

I designed simple, flexible rules to make the game accessible for ages 10 and up, blending creativity with strategy to encourage critical thinking and communication. The visuals feature clean graphics and a modern, approachable look to appeal to a wide audience. TownTalk is both fun and educational, promoting healthy, lighthearted debate.

Beverage Design: Wynlyte

I was commissioned by a local Chamber of Commerce to create a visitor-attraction campaign inspired by Miami’s Wynwood Walls, a vibrant outdoor graffiti and mural park. Drawing from the park’s bold colors and organic forms, I developed an electrolyte-infused beverage in tropical flavors—designed to keep tourists refreshed while exploring the area’s art in the hot Miami sun.

Deliverables included three ads, a website or app, and full beverage and packaging designs. The visual identity mirrors Wynwood’s playful, colorful aesthetic, making the drink a refreshing, memorable way to capture and share the energy of the neighborhood.

Contraceptive: Natrual Protection

For this project, we developed Natural Protection, a contraceptive brand focused on education, empowerment, and natural alternatives. Aimed at younger audiences, the brand promotes Natural Family Planning (NFP) as a safe, hormone-free method of contraception.

The product line includes cycle-tracking tools, educational materials, and fertility test strips—all designed to help users better understand their bodies. Clear, trustworthy branding reinforces Natural Protection’s mission to inform and empower women to make confident, health-conscious choices.

Personal Branding: ReBecky

For this project, I was tasked with researching an individual and developing a personalized brand tailored to their specific challenges. My client struggled with self-confidence and often felt self-conscious about her hyper-independence. The goal of the brand was to empower her to embrace her independence with confidence and reframe it as a strength, particularly in how she supports others.

I was provided with initial background information from another designer, and from there, I was responsible for creating the full brand identity and all accompanying assets.

Grunge magazine

This magazine was created as a personal passion project, born from my deep appreciation for fashion and visual storytelling. Every aspect of the publication—from concept to execution—was crafted by me. I was responsible for photographing all the images, styling the models, and designing the overall layout and aesthetic of the magazine.

Pop, Punk, & couture

I was commissioned by a local Chamber of Commerce to create a visitor-attraction campaign inspired by Miami’s Wynwood Walls, a vibrant outdoor graffiti and mural park. Drawing from the park’s bold colors and organic forms, I developed an electrolyte-infused beverage in tropical flavors—designed to keep tourists refreshed while exploring the area’s art in the hot Miami sun.

Deliverables included three ads, a website or app, and full beverage and packaging designs. The visual identity mirrors Wynwood’s playful, colorful aesthetic, making the drink a refreshing, memorable way to capture and share the energy of the neighborhood.