Hello, my name is Nico. I am a Glasgow based Illustrator. A creative problem solver, with experience working for editorial, merchandise, branding, packaging, gift sets, stationary, advertising, content design and service design

My style is playful, quirky, with bold lines, a strict palette, and loose forms. My work is heavily inspired by storytelling with elements of humour throughout. I am currently working as a Studio Technician at Flux Laser and CNC Studio, where I work alongside clients to bring their projects to life, utilising my design/fabrication knowledge.

I also run my own personal business - Nico Paws. An illustrative brand that is my love language to all things cute, pastel and femme. Selling a range of prints, stationery, jewellery, and homeware. All in the name of sparking joy and making people laugh. Personally, all designed, created and fabricated by myself.


Work Experience

Studio Technician, Flux Laser and CNC Studio (March 2023 - Current)
Designer, Labeltec Scotland (Sep 2022 - March 2023)
HOS Associate, Honeywell PPE (Sep 2021 - April 2022)
Risograph Printer, Wild & Kind CIC (June 2020 - Mar 2021)
Illustration Manager, Madalen Magazine (Aug 2019 - April 2020)


Featured

Published:
Ink Big Zine, Volume 1 & 2 (2021)
Isle of Riso, Sample Pack (June 2021)
DURA, These Windows: Online Collective (May 2021)
Dundee Magdalen Magazine (Sep 2019 - April 2020)
Police Scotland Activity Book (2018) 

Exhibition:
Isle of Rise: Celebration Exhibition (2025)
Riso 3D, Riso Pop (Nov 2020)
WW100 Exhibition (2019) 
On Growth and Form Exhibition (2017)

Winner:
Designer of the Year, Dusa Media Awards (2020)

Let’s talk

If you’re interested in commissions or working together on a project pop me an email - hello@nicomclaughlin.com