Nina Hidaka
Nina Hidaka (she/her) is a Toronto-based graphic / brand designer who was raised in Japan. She specializes in brand identity and visual communication. Currently, she is enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Brand Design program at the School of Design at George Brown College.
Hi, there!
I am a graphic designer based in Toronto.
Graphic Designer / Brand DesignerI’m a graphic and brand designer from Japan, now based in Toronto, Canada. I’m enrolled in the Bachelor of Brand Design program, where I focus on branding, graphic design, and typography. With a dual-cultural background, I am passionate about finding unique connections between brands and experiences, allowing these brands to establish distinctive touchpoints. I think design allows brands to identify what makes them different and special. Also, I believe it is the most powerful way to connect people and tell stories visually. Outside of work, I enjoy visiting exhibitions, listening to music, and socializing with people.
My work has received recognition from various awards, including the DNA Paris Design Award, Kyoto Global Design Award, RGD Branding Award, RGD Student Award, and Applied Arts Award.
EXPERIENCE
RECOGNITION
Public Address︎︎︎
Design Intern
09.2024 - Present
Underline Studio︎︎︎
Design Intern
07.2024 - 08.2024
Meat Studio︎︎︎
Designer
07.2024 - 08.2024
Design Intern
04.2024 - 06.2024
George Brown College
Honours Bachelor’s Degree, Brand Design
09.2022 - 04.2025
Niagara College
Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design
01.2021 - 04.2022
Niagara College
Certificate, General Arts and Science
01.2020 - 12.2020
Design Intern
09.2024 - Present
Underline Studio︎︎︎
Design Intern
07.2024 - 08.2024
Meat Studio︎︎︎
Designer
07.2024 - 08.2024
Design Intern
04.2024 - 06.2024
EDUCATION
George Brown College
Honours Bachelor’s Degree, Brand Design
09.2022 - 04.2025
Niagara College
Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design
01.2021 - 04.2022
Niagara College
Certificate, General Arts and Science
01.2020 - 12.2020
Kyoto Global Design Award 2024 - Visual ︎︎︎
Kyoto Global Design Awards
Project: RUNWAY 44
Oct 2024
Emerging Graphic Designer of the Year︎︎︎
DNA Paris Design Awards 2024
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jul 2024
Graphic Design/Branding︎︎︎
DNA Paris Design Awards 2024
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jul 2024
Graphic Design/Colorful Project︎︎︎
DNA Paris Design Awards 2024
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jul 2024
Concept Development Program - Campaign︎︎︎
Applied Arts Inc
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jun 2024
Entire Design Program - Campaign︎︎︎
Applied Arts Inc
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jun 2024
Website Design - Single︎︎︎
Applied Arts Inc
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jun 2024
RGD Student Award 2024: Web Design
- Honourable Mention︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: RUNWAY 44
Sep 2024
RGD Student Award 2024: Colour
- Honourable Mention︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: RUNWAY 44
Sep 2024
RGD Student Award 2024: Advertising Design
- Honourable Mention︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: RUNWAY 44
Sep 2024
Kyoto Global Design Awards
Project: RUNWAY 44
Oct 2024
Emerging Graphic Designer of the Year︎︎︎
DNA Paris Design Awards 2024
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jul 2024
Graphic Design/Branding︎︎︎
DNA Paris Design Awards 2024
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jul 2024
Graphic Design/Colorful Project︎︎︎
DNA Paris Design Awards 2024
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jul 2024
Concept Development Program - Campaign︎︎︎
Applied Arts Inc
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jun 2024
Entire Design Program - Campaign︎︎︎
Applied Arts Inc
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jun 2024
Website Design - Single︎︎︎
Applied Arts Inc
Project: RUNWAY 44
Jun 2024
RGD Student Award 2024: Web Design
- Honourable Mention︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: RUNWAY 44
Sep 2024
RGD Student Award 2024: Colour
- Honourable Mention︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: RUNWAY 44
Sep 2024
RGD Student Award 2024: Advertising Design
- Honourable Mention︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: RUNWAY 44
Sep 2024
RGD Branding Award
- Integrated Award: Branding Program︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: OKI Donut Shop
Oct 2023
Brand Identity Design Program
- Campaign︎︎︎
Applied Arts Inc
Project: OKI Donut Shop
Jun 2023
RGD Student Award 2023: Logo Design︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: OKI Donut Shop
Sep 2023
RGD Student Award 2023: Retail Design
- Honourable Mention︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: OKI Donut Shop
Sep 2023
Cundari Scholarship
George Brown College Foundation
May 2024
Outstanding Year Three Academic Performance
George Brown College: Brand Design
May 2024
- Integrated Award: Branding Program︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: OKI Donut Shop
Oct 2023
Brand Identity Design Program
- Campaign︎︎︎
Applied Arts Inc
Project: OKI Donut Shop
Jun 2023
RGD Student Award 2023: Logo Design︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: OKI Donut Shop
Sep 2023
RGD Student Award 2023: Retail Design
- Honourable Mention︎︎︎
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Project: OKI Donut Shop
Sep 2023
Cundari Scholarship
George Brown College Foundation
May 2024
Outstanding Year Three Academic Performance
George Brown College: Brand Design
May 2024