Industry Cottage is John Nicol’s freelance design business.

IC is based in Gorebridge, a few miles south of Edinburgh. The business takes its name from the fact that our cottage (now the site of my design studio), and local area, was once at the very heart of the Scottish coal mining industry.

Industry may well have radically changed since, but we work closely with several businesses, in numerous sectors, as well as helping a host of smaller start-ups and individuals.

Working collaboratively with clients, technologists, experts in other fields, or functioning as a stand-alone resource. You might have a one off project or require ongoing support and input over years. Whatever our needs, whatever timetable or challenges you are navigating, we work hard to deliver.

Industry Cottage was established in 2014, after 15 years of agency and inhouse roles. Real world experience and knowledge, combined with a Masters Degree in Fine Art, and technical expertise, giving our clients a huge arc of passion, and creativity to draw from.

Every project is different, but the objectives are broadly the same – trying to make your business convey the best version of itself to your audience. As a trusted outsider with vested interest in your success, we help optimise your business, to do just that.

This is no generic cookie cutter approach, but in our experience, Industry Cottage offer clients results focussed, meaningful and practical creativity, and a platform to success.

Why not get in touch for a chat?

John Nicol (he/him)| Design Director 

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