My name is Nicolette WORTH
I work as an artist, graphic & web designer, educator & creative support worker.

Creating magic out of my studio Tropica Store and Studio where I have a passion for using creativity as a tool to support brands and help people grow.

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for startups

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for artists

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for non-for-profits

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for ethically focussed brands

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for socially aware service providers

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for inspiring educators

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for thoughtful solopreneurs

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for sustainable fashion trailblazers

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for inclusive communities

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for curious learners

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for creatives

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for startups ✦ for artists ✦ for non-for-profits ✦ for ethically focussed brands ✦ for socially aware service providers ✦ for inspiring educators ✦ for thoughtful solopreneurs ✦ for sustainable fashion trailblazers ✦ for inclusive communities ✦ for curious learners ✦ for creatives ✦

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FIND YOUR CREATIVE SAFE SPACE

CREATIVE support SERVICES

Theres a world of creativity inside you and a desire for a place where you can freely explore and express it. It’s time to discover your potential with my Creative Support Services, designed to welcome every part of you and celebrate your artistic journey.

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graphic design

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visual arts

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gaming

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digital design

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painting

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illustration

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drawing

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web design

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tutoring

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mentoring

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websites

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art therapy

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graphic design ✦ visual arts ✦ gaming ✦ digital design ✦ painting ✦ illustration ✦ drawing ✦ web design ✦ tutoring ✦ mentoring ✦ websites ✦ art therapy ✦

Nicolette pulling a book from the selection of books she has for sale at her studio tropica store and studio
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See my range of products for sale from books, art, templates and more.

Nicolette working on a graphic, web and illustration project in her studio tropica store and studio
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See my range of graphic, web and Illustration services that I have on offer.

Nicolette working on her laptop and exploring things to write about in her blog posts
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See my blog where I talk all things creative, like studio set up to handy tips.

graphic design

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art

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education

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web design

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art therapy

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brand identity

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social media templates

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logo design

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websites

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packaging

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creative support work

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design templates

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design resources

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Illustration

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templates

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mentoring

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visual identity

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graphic design ✦ art ✦ education ✦ web design ✦ art therapy ✦ brand identity ✦ social media templates ✦ logo design ✦ websites ✦ packaging ✦ creative support work ✦ design templates ✦ design resources ✦ Illustration ✦ templates ✦ mentoring ✦ visual identity ✦

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A person working on a laptop at a wooden table with a message on the screen that reads "You are enough..." a book titled "The Will to Change" and other reading materials on the table.
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so you do what? now...

"I specialise in unlocking creative potential and nurturing growth through a suite of personalised art, design, support and educational services, tailored to empower socially conscious individuals, businesses, and those with disabilities to express themselves, master new skills, and thrive in both digital and artistic realms."

Portfolio

  • Logo for Meadow & Fern Flowers with a stylized flower illustration and the business name in elegant font on a burnt orange background.
  • A white ergonomic office chair with a laptop on the seat, displaying a website. The chair has a mesh back and caster wheels, positioned near a window.
  • Colorful illustration of a man's face with dreadlocks and expressive features, surrounded by pink lotus flowers and blue waves on a white background, against a bright yellow backdrop.
  • Young woman with gray dreadlocks and dark skin standing against a light-colored wall, wearing a matching crop top and jogger pants with a crown and face design, and an oversized white hoodie.
  • Book cover titled 'MADJANDJI' with colorful abstract geometric patterns in green, blue, and yellow on a green background.
  • Blue background with white and light blue logo featuring a stylized pair of glasses and the text 'always support'
  • Computer monitor displaying a website for Grace Lillian Lee, featuring a close-up photo of a person's face partially obscured by red foliage. The desk has a pink flower in a small pink vase, a stack of books, a green pen with paper clips, a patterned coffee mug with a beverage, a white keyboard, and a white mouse on a brown leather mouse pad.
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MEET
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ARTIST

shark nerd

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hip-hop head

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dog mum

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mental health advocate

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hot chip lover

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water baby

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shark nerd ✦ hip-hop head ✦ dog mum ✦ mental health advocate ✦ hot chip lover ✦ water baby ✦

Hey I’m Nicolette, you can call me Nic or some people call me Sydney The Artist, Sydney for short... (long story).
I am an artist and designer who loves to provide ethical-based services. I am passionate about social justice, my favourite animals are sharks and I’m a major hip-hop head (blame the 90’s).

shop with me

Tropica Store and Studio is a creative hub & gift shop located in Gubuda (Gordonvale) Queensland, Australia. Specialising in a wide range of creative services designed to empower socially conscious individuals, businesses, and those with disabilities.

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the STUDIO

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SERVICES

I offer a range of different creative based services; to learn more about them and why i’m passionate about delivering them to you click the explore links below.

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graphic design

see my range of
services & packages.

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web design

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services & packages.

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Illustration

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services & offerings.

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support

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services & offerings.

I have spent over 10 years in the creative industries with the last two years focusing on education and sharing my skills and knowledge. I have a particular interest in mental health through lived experience and study. I’m passionate about advocating and providing spaces that are inclusive, where people can be themselves and have a right to self-determination.

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Green quotation marks on a black background.

NICOLETTE

GRAPHIC
DESIGN SERVICES.

Ready to take your brand from the everyday to the extraordinary? Dive into a world of graphic design services, from brand identity magic to social media sparkles to signage that speaks – let's embark on this creative journey together and bold up your business.

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A woman with short hair, glasses, tattoos, and wearing a colorful sleeveless denim top, sitting at a cluttered wooden desk in a creative workspace. She looks over her shoulder at the camera, with a computer monitor, keyboard, notebook, and art supplies on the desk, surrounded by artwork and plants in the background.

graphic design

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digital design

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logos

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brand identity

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business cards

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social media templates

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product packaging

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brochures

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booklets

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signage

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posters

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graphic design ✦ digital design ✦ logos ✦ brand identity ✦ business cards ✦ social media templates ✦ product packaging ✦ brochures ✦ booklets ✦ signage ✦ posters ✦

WEBSITE DESIGN
SERVICES.

Looking for a website that's as cool as it is conscious? You're in the right place! Let's partner up to craft website design packages that not only magnetises your dream audience but also showcases your brand's heart and hustle in every pixel.

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website design

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booking websites

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e-comm websites

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portfolio websites

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squarespace websites

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shopify websites

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website design ✦ booking websites ✦ e-comm websites ✦ portfolio websites ✦ squarespace websites ✦ shopify websites ✦

Illustration & Art SERVICES.

Art captures my heart (right up there with hot chips!), and nothing fuels my soul more than crafting unique illustrations and art for visionary clients like you. Let's blend artistry with your brand to truly stand out – because together, we create not just visuals, but vibes.

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illustration

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art

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book covers

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patterns

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icons

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stickers

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Infographics

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murals

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prints

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clothing

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commissions

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illustration ✦ art ✦ book covers ✦ patterns ✦ icons ✦ stickers ✦ Infographics ✦ murals ✦ prints ✦ clothing ✦ commissions ✦

created cool things with

The NBC logo in black text on a white background
Logo with text 'Mission Australia' and 'US', along with the phrase 'together we stand' in pink and purple colors.
Map highlighting Queensland, Australia, in red with surrounding regions in black and gray.
Logo featuring a canoe, paddles, and nature scene with mountains and water, with the text "Makah Tribal Nation."
Black and white illustration of a classical violin, showing the scroll, neck, strings, and body.
Logo featuring an orange pie chart with five segments and the text 'Graceland Lee' underneath.
The word "babe" in large, overlapping letters with shades of brown and beige, on a background with horizontal stripes in different neutral tones.
Logo with a large letter B, half of which has geometric patterns in blue shades, and the other half has a light blue color with a small bird silhouette. Below are the words 'BIIK BUNDJIL' in bold dark blue font.
Black background with white text that reads "Your Best Year," with "2024" beneath it.
The logo for the Jambalaya brand, featuring the word 'Jambalaya' in white cursive font on a black circular background.

latest blogs

Blog
Boards of Resilience – The Caffiend Skateboard Deck Art Show
Boards of Resilience – The Caffiend Skateboard Deck Art Show

In this series, I explore the enduring spirit and complex narratives of the Palestinian struggle.

Dual Self-Portrait Workshop – Resilience in the Face of Adversity Exhibition
Dual Self-Portrait Workshop – Resilience in the Face of Adversity Exhibition

I ran a free community art therapy workshop.

Resilience in the Face of Adversity – Group Exhibition
Resilience in the Face of Adversity – Group Exhibition

This exhibition brought together nine female artists and featured work inspired by interviews with one hundred women.

It all started with a sore wrist…
It all started with a sore wrist…

And if only I knew then what I knew now.

Some sweet words 💖

  • Working with Nicolette was amazing—she made the design process so easy and fun!

  • "Professional, insightful, and genuinely committed to every project."

  • "From web design to art therapy your blend of creativity & supportive services is a rare find."

  • "Thank you so much, Nic! Your creative touch has transformed our brand. We couldn’t be happier!"

  • "Great experience working with Nicolette—professional, friendly, and incredibly talented."

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