My Story
Hi, I’m Nancy. Since starting NJD Creative in 2019, my purpose has always been to help Australian brands navigate sustainable packaging design with clarity and confidence.
I’ve worked with brands at every stage; from founders launching their first product, to corporate marketing teams expanding established ranges. What I keep seeing time and time again is brands making reactive packaging decisions without the right strategy in place first.
That’s why I built NJD Creative. My process blends creative design with practical sustainability strategy, giving you a packaging system that doesn’t just look good, but will scale as you grow and earn the trust of retailers, regulators and customers.
My advice is backed by ongoing professional development and recognised industry frameworks including:
APCO Sustainability Professional Member aligning my advice with Australia’s packaging sustainability frameworks.
Certified Associate Member, Australian Institute of Packaging. Maintaining ongoing training to offer current, industry-backed expertise.
Certified Sustainable Packaging Professional (EdX, TU Delft) Using circular design frameworks to help brands move beyond linear, single-use packaging.
Creatives for Climate Member, a global community using creativity to drive climate action.
What makes me different:
25+ years in the trenches
Agency work taught me craft and speed. In-house roles taught me commercial reality and retailer requirements. Working with founders taught me what it’s like when every decision matters.
I speak fluent production
Having worked with printers and suppliers throughout my entire career, means your designs work on press, not just on screen.
Practical sustainability guidance
My design decisions are guided by industry best practices and I stay on top of local packaging policy so what I create works in the real world, not just as aesthetic concepts.
Circular by design
As a packaging designer with specialist circular design training, sustainability guidance is built into my design process.
