About.
Meet Colleen & Jamie
the co-designers behind Nerdette Design
Welcome! We’re Colleen and Jamie—the creative duo fueling Nerdette Design. Together, we blend strategic thinking and visual storytelling to deliver brands, websites, and graphics that resonate, engage, and convert.

Colleen Sward
Role: Owner, Graphic & Web Designer, Brand Strategist
Experience: With 15+ years of design experience, Colleen transforms ideas into clean, compelling visuals that connect and convert. From branding to web to print, she crafts every element with purpose and precision.
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
Experience: A seasoned creative with 20 years of experience transforming ideas into powerful stories and successful initiatives. Jamie brings structure, momentum, and heart to every project.
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.
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TRUSTED BY
these amazing clients










TRUSTED BY
these amazing clients










Our Process
What we’re known for:
What to expect
Strategic collaboration.
Two designers, twice the perspective.
Clean, effective design.
Thoughtful visuals that spotlight your message.
Quick
turnaround.
No hold-ups, just momentum.