HELLO, I'M NOVA HARTLEY

I Design Clear Digital Experiences That Connect Ideas With People

I'm a multidisciplinary designer focused on creating thoughtful brand identities, intuitive websites, and digital products that help businesses communicate clearly and grow with confidence.

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Available for selected freelance projects

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55+ Happy Clients.

Working with ambitious teams and modern brands.

About

I'm a multidisciplinary designer helping modern brands build thoughtful identities, intuitive websites, and memorable digital experiences.

I combine strategic thinking, visual design, and user-focused problem solving to transform ideas into polished digital experiences. Every project begins with understanding the audience, defining the right direction, and building a solution that feels practical, relevant, and easy to use.

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100+

Projects Completed

Websites, identities, and digital products delivered.

12+

Years Experiences

Working across design, branding, and digital products.

55+

Happy Clients

Collaborations with businesses and creative teams.

4.9

Average Rating

Based on feedback from clients and collaborators.

Services

Art Direction

Developing comprehensive visual brand systems, including logos, typography, color palettes, and imagery guidelines.

Branding

Conceptualizing and directing photography shoots for branding, advertising, and editorial clients, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling.

Design

Guiding visual storytelling through photography, illustration, and design — ensuring cohesive and captivating visuals.

Brand Strategy

Defining purpose, positioning, and unique value proposition to establish a strong, authentic, and differentiated brand foundation, driving clarity, focus, and resonance.

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Selected Work

A selection of projects combining strategy, visual design, and practical digital experiences.

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Photography

Work Experience

Building thoughtful design across different teams and industries. Modern finance dashboard.

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2016 – 2018

Junior Graphic Designer

Independent StudioEindhoven

2018 – 2020

Brand Designer

Matter CreativeUtrecht

2020 – 2023

UI/UX Designer

Frame DigitalRotterdam

2023 – Present

Senior Product Designer

Bright Pixel StudioAustin

Working Process

From First Idea to Final Launch

Discover

Understanding the project, audience, challenges, and business goals.

Define

Building a clear strategy, structure, and creative direction.

Design

Turning the direction into a refined and functional visual solution.

Deliver

Preparing final assets, launching the project, and supporting implementation.

What Clients Say

★★★★★

Nova helped us turn a complex idea into a clear and polished digital experience. The process was structured, collaborative, and easy to follow.

Daniel CarterCreative Director, Helios Studio

★★★★★

Nova transformed our early ideas into a clear and professional brand system. The process was structured, collaborative, and easy to follow from beginning to end.