Studio News and Updates

A cassette tape box labeled Miner MDC, with red circles arranged in a triangle on the front, indicating high quality, high output, low burnout, and quick response.

April 8, 2025

MINER MIXTAPE WINS REGIONAL ADDY AWARD

What started as a fun thank-you to my clients ended up winning a Regional ADDY Award. The Miner Mixtape project was a nostalgic, 90s-inspired direct mailer filled with gratitude (and good tunes).

Six glass awards for the American Advertising Awards 2025, with five plaques and a photo booth print featuring two people, all surrounded by pink and orange flower petals.

March 8, 2025

HONORED AT THE 2025 AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS

I’m beyond grateful to share that I took home five awards at this year’s American Advertising Awards, including a Judge’s Choice award. These projects were made possible by incredible clients who trusted me to bring their vision to life. It’s a reminder that great work starts with great partnerships.

A white construction hard hat decorated with safety stickers, resting on a wooden surface, with a welding torch nearby. The stickers include safety messages, brand logos, and colored warning labels.

December 3, 2024

INTERVIEW WITH BOLD JOURNEYS

My grandfather taught me the value of hard work and perseverance, lessons that continue to guide me every day. Discover how his influence shaped my journey.

A man with a beard and shaved head sitting at a desk in an office, holding a stylus and a tablet, with a green bookcase and artwork behind him. Nicholas Miner

September 30, 2024

INTERVIEW WITH CANVAS REBEL

Thrilled to share my recent interview where I discuss my journey as a creative, the importance of consistency, and how my need for balance evolved my side hustle into my full-time career.

A man painting a mural on an orange brick wall with strawberries at the bottom. He is standing on a ladder, painting a large white and black 'B' on the mural.

September 6, 2024

MURAL COLAB FEATURED BY LOCAL NEWS

I'm thrilled to be part of this mural project with Cate Street Seafood Station and Marc Fresh, creating an iconic piece for Hammond, LA, that uplifts and celebrates the community.

Interior of a barbershop with black chairs, red tool chest, large TV, wall art with racing images, and a red circle rug.

May 3, 2024

NEW PROJECT FEATURED BY 225 MAGAZINE

Finish Line Haircuts is gaining attention in Baton Rouge for its unique racing-themed environment that reflects car culture and offers a fully immersive experience for customers.

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May 20, 2024

Podcast Interview

“We got to sit down with the legend himself Nicholas Miner. If you don’t know him, we can assure you’ve seen his work around Baton Rouge. We get into his upbringing, his work, what life is like now with a little girl, and everything in between.” - House Dads

A surf shop sign featuring the text 'Staff Pick' in the top left corner, and a circle with a hand making a shaka gesture labeled 'Four Fonts with Beachy Vibes' in the top right. The main text reads 'Presenting Surf Shop' with 'Type Family' below, and a note at the bottom mentions 'Regular, Light, Rough, & Light Rough.' The background has a marbled orange and pink pattern conveying a beachy, relaxed vibe.

March 2, 2020

NEW FONT RELEASE

Creative Market choose Surf Shop as a staff pick! It was featured on the home page of their website and sent out to their MILLIONS of subscribers, resulting in some nice sales!

Podcast cover art for 'The Print Design Podcast' featuring a black background with colorful logo at the top, white and large gold text in the center that says 'NICK MINER', and smaller white text showing '@nicholasgminer' and '009' in a yellow corner.

June 22, 2020

PODCAST INTERVIEW

Dave Hopkins and I talk about print and packaging design. We also spoke about a self promotion project and tell some fun stories of past mistakes and how we learned from them.

Promotion graphic introducing Nicholas Miner from Miner Design Co. with a portrait photo of him in the top right corner, dark background, and text inviting viewers to get to know him.

May 19, 2020

FEATURED BY NUSUPPLY

“Get to know more about our featured contributor Nicholas Miner from Miner Design Co. If you’re looking for some killer branding inspiration be sure to give him a follow.” -NuSupply

Graphics design promoting the 'Stout' typeface, established in 2020, with a wide, bold, rough font style, featuring red and white text on a black background.

April 10, 2020

STOUT TYPEFACE RELEASED

Every letter has been refined to give you the finest wide font on the market. STOUT works well for modern logotypes, while STOUT Rough has a more vintage vibe.

Award plaque and products from Miner Design Co., including a hot sauce bottle and a business card, at the American Advertising Awards 2020 in Baton Rouge.

March 2, 2020

MINER DESIGN CO. WINS GOLD ADDY

I do this job because I love it, not for the awards. But, it’s nice to be recognized for the hard work. I’m excited for the future

Open magazines on a wooden surface, one displaying an article about Nicolas Miner with a photo of a man in a red shirt, behind another magazine with a food image and red bold text.

December 1, 2019

225 MAGAZINE FEATURE

“South Louisiana is in everything graphic designer Nicholas Miner does. His design portfolio is a colorful, stylistic world of gators, pelicans and food. Through his business, Miner Design Co., he’s spread his art across the Capital City.” -225 Magazine

Quote card with the text 'Career in K'nex' in large red font, and smaller text showing the name Nick Miner, his Instagram handles @mineredesignco and @nicholasminer, with the logo 'The Quickie' and a red circle with the number 120.

October 3, 2019

PODCAST INTERVIEW

“Nick is a really talented designer and I am not lying when I say that he knows how to present himself to new customers. You know I am a huge print and packaging guy and the way he presents himself to potential new customers is a winning one.” -Dave Hopkins

Event poster for DUMPSTAPHUNK concert in New Orleans on July 15, 2019, featuring a stylized illustration of a dumpster with a recycling symbol, and the phrases 'In the Dome With the Stones' and the band's name at the top.

July 15, 2019

IN THE DOME WITH THE ROLLING STONES

This summer I had the awesome opportunity to design some merch for Dumpstaphunk. On July 15th they opened for the Rolling Stones and displayed my work on the big screens in the Super Dome. Big Thanks to Nigel at Nouvelleo Creations for the opportunity.

Four skateboards with colorful graphic designs of dinosaurs and crocodiles in a cartoon style, displayed on a dark wooden surface.

May 29, 2019

AIGA SKATEBOARD DESIGN CONTEST

I submitted this skateboard design to the Skate & Skin art show put on by AIGA Tallahassee. It won 3rd place. This board was produced and sold in my online store.

Open magazine featuring a young man with a beard and short hair smiling while sitting at a wooden table with a digital tablet and stylus, surrounded by sketches and papers.

May 1, 2018

INREGISTER MAGAZINE FEATURE

I’m honored to be featured in inRegister magazine. I am beyond blessed to do what I love for a living. I am thankful for the constant support from friends and family. The Baton Rouge design community is growing and that is really exciting. I want to give a special thanks to my beautiful wife for supporting me, my crazy ideas, and big goals. I love you babe.

Group of three men and one woman standing next to a black wall with white and orange text celebrating the 75th anniversary of the original Moscow Mule cocktail, referencing the year 1941 and Smirnoff vodka.

July 25, 2016

SMIRNOFF WALL MURAL

I was contacted by Wonderland, a creative events and production agency, to help with the Tales of The Cocktail event they were putting on in New Orleans for Smirnoff. They were celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Moscow Mule. I was tasked with creating a hand lettered mural inspired by 1940’s typography.