Testimonials
“I highly recommend Nicki for any artistic endeavor or any film, animation, or web project.”
“I’ve worked with dozens of artists, designers and web developers over the last 20 years. Nicki Tostevin is one of the best—a legend. Her creativity and aesthetics are unmatched. She’s got an outstanding work ethic and unparalleled artistic vision. She’s got the biggest bag of tricks and tools, and knows when and how to use them. Nicki possesses all the traits of a true virtuoso: experience, talent, wisdom, patience, and skill. Above all, she’s a kind soul with a huge heart.”
Sean Hogle
“Nicole is an asset to anyone lucky enough to work with her.”
“It was a pleasure to work with Nicki. She designed the Burning Man Education e-learning UI templates for our online Cultural Studies course. Her exquisite aesthetic sense and great eye were key in creating a ‘look and feel’ that worked for us. Nicki is not only talented and hardworking, but she is also fun, upbeat, and patient! She is a great collaborator, learns new technology quickly, and is truly jazzed about thinking of creative uses for her new-found knowledge. She thought of great new ways for us to present information and was able to prototype them so we could see her vision.”
Nicole Rodney
Educational Producer at The Burning Man Project
“I can’t say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Nicki! She is so patient and immensely creative.
“Nicki did an amazing job designing everything that touched BrandHabit. Despite her brilliant designs, Nicki had to go through at least 2 complete re-designs of the site and it was only because we had difficult fashion people we were working with in New York. The entire experience of working in a start-up environment was both exciting and stressful and Nicki was always calm and collected and focused. I’m so grateful that we had the chance to work together and I’d have her on any team again in a hot second!”
Carla Morton
Executive Coach at Carla Morton.com – Developmental Coach/Executive Recruiter
“Nicole’s technical and imaginative skills are just a part of what she brings to the table.”
“For five years Nicole has unfailingly produced outstanding and unique graphics on a weekly basis for my business’ promotion. Nicole’s work ethic in meeting deadlines and resourcefulness in creating two brilliant web pages have greatly contributed to the success of my business. Nicole also has a gift with people, always taking the high road in any communication. I would recommend Nicole to any business wanting a gifted graphic artist with intelligence, vision and charm.”
Sandra Fitting
Founder of:
Dance Medicine
Bradley Real Estate
“Working with Nicki has been the best investment in my business that I could possibly have made.”
“I am not technology savvy, but I had a vision for what I wanted in a website; I just couldn’t build it or develop it myself. Like any great art director, Nicole was able to ask the right questions and get inside my head about my brand and make my vision a reality. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome, she captured my brand, my vision – the bottom line she captured me and what I want to bring to my clients. Nicole was also delightful to work with and very responsive. Nicole’s decades’ worth of experience shows and she put me in the right direction numerous times, guiding me to choices I wouldn’t have thought of myself, but with her knowledge, I feel I have a professional, modern and welcoming website.
Julie Graham
Founder of Butter & Sunshine Wellness
“Working with Nicole Tostevin was such a delightful experience!”
“Nicole provided creative insights and recommendations that inspired us to embrace with excitement the entire website revamp process. We truly felt Nicole was invested in our success and really cared not just how the project turned out but the ongoing process to add meaningful content to keep our site fresh.”
Peter Anderson
Owner of Grand Marina
“You will never regret the decision to work with this fine artist and person.”
“There are rare situations in work where I find someone so creative, capable, tireless, passionate, unflappable and determined that I can’t imagine a project I wouldn’t be grateful for their help. The kind of person that if you were stranded on a deserted island, you feel like would make sure everything would work out. This is who Nicole Tostevin is. I feel it is dangerous to overstate a person’s capabilities on any recommendation, but I can honestly say if Nicole says she can do something, believe her.
Carla Morton
Meegan Lee Ochs ACLU of Southern California
“Nicole is an incredibly talented designer and art director who can handle anything you throw her way.”
She not only designed catalogs for my consumer product brand, she even art directed and shot the lifestyle shoot leading up to the catalog design. Most recently I needed a website for a new business, and Nicole was able to very quickly understand the look and feel I wanted and create a site that is not only beautiful but functional and easy to use. Whenever I have had a project for Nicole, she has handled it with the highest level of professionalism and style. I give her my highest recommendation.”
Catherine Granville
C.E.O, Fleurville
“Nicki created a professional and gorgeous product!
“I hired Nicki to design my professional logo and website. In that role, she was very responsive to my requests, delivered the stages in a timely and efficient manner, managed all the back-end technical business for me, and trained me on how to update and edit the site myself. “We first got to know each other when we both served on the LEAP board together at the Lagunitas School District. I found her to be a delightful, collaborative, creative, and dedicated LEAP board member. She helped LEAP develop a new brand and website and was instrumental in all things technical as well as a valuable fundraising resource.”
Kelly Rose Mason, Esq.
Owner of Kelly Rose Mason
“Highest recommendation.”
“I worked with Nicole as a senior-level collaborator in the creation of the ground-breaking, award-winning videogame, THE LAST EXPRESS, designed by PRINCE OF PERSIA creator Jordan Mechner. Nicole led the Art Department both creatively and managerially, creating the unique and highly-stylish look and feel of the game, and successfully running a large team of animators. Her own artistic skills are impeccable, her knowledge base extremely strong, and her management was both firm and nurturing of up-and-coming talent. We were able to communicate very effectively with each other, handle with any bumps in the road together, and she and her team ultimately delivered A++ quality work. In addition, Nicki has an enthusiastic, positive personality, making for both exciting brainstorming sessions and a fun day-to-day working relationship. Highest recommendation.”
Mark Netter
Producer/Director at Dark Program Productions, LLC
Revolve Agency
”Nicole was an instrumental part of our team and she was a joy to work with.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Nicole for several years. Not only did she provide amazing visual design skills and user interface prototype expertise, she also animated our apps into video and created branded marketing collateral.”
Omar Téllez
Founder of Schedit and former President of Niantic Executive Team
“She has never failed to impress me and make me feel so grateful for her unending talent.”
“I have had the honor of working with Nicki Tostevin on multiple projects over many years. She never ceases to amaze me. Nicki is on top of her game and always brings her brilliance combined with her incredible artistic creativity to every project she is working on, big or small. Nicki has vast experience in her field and can offer a variety of services. In addition, Nicki will work with you until your project is completed and to your liking. She has never failed to impress me and make me feel so grateful for her unending talent.”
Rochelle Edwards MS, LMFT
Founder,
Transformative Justice Institute, 501c(3)
“Nicki is a creative genius!”
“Nicki is a creative genius! She will sit with you and tune into the mission of your business and translate that into stunning graphic design elements and a website. I’ve had so many people comment on her work for my site. Highly recommend!”
Sarah McLeod
Owner of Vision Weaving
“Nicole greatly assisted me in getting my business up and running.”
“She was able to take my abstract dream and make it a reality because she understood my vision. She has high standards for design aesthetics and yet mesh them with her great technical knowledge. She really helped me gain a successful business presence.”
Mary St. Pierre
Interior Designer
Harmonious Designs
“The logo is so perfect! It’s like a tribal stamp … Boom!”
“The symbol is recognizable as an icon and yet so beautiful. We’re really happy about this and we’ve been waiting for this moment. We love working with you!”
Kaa Faensen and Hendrik Berberich
Founders of Fraendi Partners
