About.

Meet the Team

Two creatives. One studio. Every angle covered.

We’re Colleen and Jamie, the creative duo behind Nerdette Design. Colleen brings the eye-catching visuals, Jamie brings the strategy and storytelling, and together we build brands that not only look incredible but communicate clearly and connect everywhere they show up.

Colleen Sward

Role: Owner · Graphic & Web Designer · Brand Strategist

Experience: With 15+ years of design experience, Colleen has built a reputation for turning ideas into visuals that actually work. Not just look good. From brand identities to WordPress websites to full campaign suites, she brings precision and purpose to every pixel.

Her approach is collaborative by nature: she listens first, designs second, and never stops until the work genuinely reflects the client’s vision. The result? Brands and websites that feel exactly right.

Specialties: Brand identity, responsive WordPress websites, digital campaigns, and print design—always tailored to each client’s goals.

Fun Fact: Coffee snob—shout if you love a good mold-free, single-origin cup of joe! Bonus: a solid playlist is my secret weapon for getting in the zone and knocking out creative work.

Jamie Barger

Role: Content Creator · Strategist · Internal Communications Specialist

Experience: With 20 years of experience in content strategy, creative direction, and project management, Jamie knows how to take a big idea and give it structure, momentum, and a voice people actually want to hear.

She’s worked across nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors, which means she’s equally comfortable writing a 30-day social content kit, a CEO message to employees, or a strategy doc that aligns an entire organization. Whatever the channel, Jamie finds the message that moves people.

Specialties: Content strategy, creative direction, project management, and cross-functional collaboration—especially in the nonprofit and government sectors.

Fun Fact: For me, vacation isn’t lounging on a beach—it’s cooking for 20 of my friends. There’s nothing better than turning a kitchen into the heart of the trip, serving up memories one meal at a time.

We believe great brands don’t just look good.
They communicate.

That’s why Nerdette Design brings both design and strategy to every project. We’re not just making things pretty. We’re building the foundation your brand needs to grow, with visuals that turn heads and content that drives action.

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TRUSTED BY

these amazing clients

TRUSTED BY

these amazing clients

TRUSTED BY

these amazing clients

Our Process

1. Discover

What happens: We listen closely—understanding your business, audience & goals.

Benefit: Projects align authentically with your vision.

2. Design

What happens: Colleen and Jamie collaborate on strategy and creative—logo, website, and assets.

Benefit: Richer ideas, deeper alignment, tighter cohesion.

3. Deliver

What happens: We finalize assets, guide your launch, and support post-launch needs.

Benefit: A seamless experience and results you can actually count on.

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What we’re known for:

What to expect

Strategic collaboration.

Two creative minds on every project. Design thinking meets content strategy.

Design That Speaks Clearly

Visuals that are clean, intentional, and built to connect with the right people.

Momentum, Not Delays

Quick turnarounds, clear communication, and no frustrating hold-ups.

Like what you see?

Not sure where to start? Let’s figure it out together.

Get in touch about your project

Every project starts with a conversation. Tell us about your business, your goals, and what’s feeling stuck, and we’ll point you in the right direction. No pressure, just ideas.