Crafting logos and visual identities that resonate with your brand’s inherent beauty.
Creating brochures, flyers, and digital materials that reflect the natural essence of your brand.
Designing websites and apps that harmonize with your brand’s unique archetype.
I’m a graphic designer based in Cincinnati, blending creativity with a deep love for art and museums. My passion for visual storytelling started early, inspired by sketching and exploring local art collections. Today, I channel that passion into creating impactful and unique designs that bring your brand’s vision to life.
At eye of nettle, I believe that every brand has a story waiting to be told. My mission is to transform your vision into stunning visuals that capture hearts, inspire minds, and leave lasting impressions.I believe that great design is more than just aesthetics; it’s about creating a meaningful connection between your brand and your audience.
Welcome to my site! I’m Cameron Nettles, a passionate designer dedicated to turning ideas into impactful visuals and experiences.
Creative DirectionAt the heart of the brand is a unique visual concept: a playful monster emerging from or intertwined with classic theatre curtains. This juxtaposition blends tradition with imagination, honoring the stage while signaling something unexpected and fresh.
Tone & PersonalityThe monster element introduces an approachable, fun, and slightly mischievous tone, making the brand feel welcoming to diverse audiences and adaptable across different types of shows, from dramatic productions to lighthearted performances and community events.
Color & Visual LanguageA rich, passionate color palette inspired by iconic theatre curtain reds sets the emotional foundation. Deep reds, warm shadows, and high-contrast accents evoke the anticipation and energy of live performance, while supporting a bold, modern aesthetic that translates seamlessly across digital and print.
A theatre group rooted in Cincinnati, built on passion, creativity, and community. The goal is to develop a design identity that feels just as striking in a metropolitan environment as it does across print and promotional materials
Creative DirectionThe identity blends technology with imagination. It balances clean, modern design with playful, expressive elements capturing both the precision of 3D printing and the limitless potential of what can be created.
Logo ConceptAt the center of the brand is a breached box that represents thinking beyond constraints. This visual metaphor of “outside the box” creativity reinforces the company’s mission: to transform ideas into tangible, unexpected realities.
Color & Visual LanguageA vibrant palette anchors the brand: tech-driven blues symbolize innovation, reliability, and digital precision, while rich berry tones introduce a sense of creativity, possibility, and individuality. Together, they create a bold yet approachable contrast that stands out across digital and physical spaces.
A 3D printing company built for millennials and younger audiences, focused on creativity, customization, and cultural relevance. Designed to fill a niche in accessible, high-quality printing, the brand caters to a wide range of needs while placing a strong emphasis on pop culture-inspired creations that resonate with a new generation of makers and collectors.
Creative DirectionThe aesthetic draws from a modern interpretation of steampunk which blends industrial inspiration with sleek, contemporary design. Rather than leaning heavily into vintage textures, the approach favors refinement: clean compositions, intentional structure, and a balance between precision and artistic expression.
Visual LanguageCore design elements center around thin lines, sharp edges, and unexpected forms. These features create a sense of movement and unpredictability, symbolizing both the dynamic nature of the brand and the distinct personalities behind it. The interplay of structure and disruption becomes a defining visual theme.
Founded by three women with a shared vision, this brand was created to reflect both individuality and possibility. Designed with the future in mind, it embraces change, growth, and creative freedom which results in an identity that feels as unique and evolving as the concept itself.
Everything But The Bottle
Creative DirectionAt the heart of the show is the transformation of complex medical data into clear, digestible information. Inspired by tools like an electrocardiogram (EKG), the concept revolves around taking intricate signals and translating them into something meaningful and easy to interpret. The visual identity draws from medical data aesthetics: clean lines, rhythmic patterns, and signal-based visuals. Designed in a way that feels modern and approachable rather than clinical or intimidating.
Purpose & AudienceCollaborated with Ricky Henry and Tim Fair, WHIH is a Cincinnati-focused segment designed to inform and engage audiences with what’s happening in the world of health. From cutting-edge medical breakthroughs to practical, everyday habits, the show bridges the gap between complex science and daily life. Created for a broad audience seeking to better understand their health, the segment delivers accessible insights without losing the depth of the subject matter. It empowers viewers with knowledge they can both learn from and apply.
Logo ConceptThe logo features a globe constructed in the form of a masonry stone which symbolizes foundation, strength, and the process of building something lasting. Tilted to resemble a gem, it reflects the idea of raw talent being shaped and refined into something valuable and impactful.
Creative DirectionThe visual identity is intentionally minimal and adaptable. A clean, simplistic design approach ensures flexibility across a wide range of applications from album artwork and merchandise to digital platforms and promotional materials.
Tone & PersonalityAuthentic, grounded, and aspirational. The brand carries a sense of purpose and resilience while remaining modern and approachable. Designed to resonate with artists who are driven to create and grow.
A Cincinnati-based record company founded by a local artist, created to support and elevate emerging talent. Built for up-and-coming creatives, the brand exists as a platform for those developing their craft and working to share their art with the world.
Creative DirectionThe design centers around motion and energy. Swooshes and flowing graphic elements are used to evoke speed, movement, and momentum mirroring the dynamics of sports while guiding the viewer’s eye through information seamlessly.
Functionality & Design ApproachSimplicity is at the core of the system. Layouts are intentionally clean and structured to prioritize readability, ensuring that statistics, scores, and imagery can be quickly understood at a glance. The design supports high-volume information delivery without feeling cluttered or overwhelming.
Visual LanguageStreamlined shapes and directional lines to suggest motion while keeping balanced spacing and hierarchy for quick comprehension with flexible templates that adapt easily to different sports and content types
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