Name: Shaina Nacion
Profession: founder and designer
Website: shainancion.com
Shaina Nacion is the founder of a creative studio and productivity consultancy for free-spirited creatives. Shaina's studio helps with branding & design, SEO strategy, creative services and productivity support.
Notebook
![A gif showing the world "LALA" with changing patterns around the word.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61a7d74a7779b299710b8cbd/6315dcede2457b612041b011_shaina-nacion-ipad-sketch-gif.gif)
I typically draw on my iPad but if I had to use a notebook, it would probably be made from dotted paper.
Colour
![A 6 square colour palette containing a dark navy blue, peachy orange, light peachy pink, cream, light mint green and a grass green.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61a7d74a7779b299710b8cbd/6315d976b1a72268985f9947_Shaina%2520Nacion%2520colour%2520palette.webp)
Source of inspiration
Victorian-type posters and scientific illustrations from the Renaissance.
Designer on speed dial
Chris Do.
Fonts
- Firm favourite: Montserrat—uppercase, with 1px letter spacing
- A distant love: Ogg by Sharp Type
- Never again: Papyrus
Organisational approach
ClickUp is my #bae.
Trusted advisor:
I try to rely on my clients' target audiences for feedback, but my designer friends are great too!