Nicole Franco
Selected Projects & Experience

The deeper archive.

A living, growing record — ventures, brands, websites, communities, events, and collaborations Nicole has helped bring into form across two decades of practice. Kept here for those who want the fuller professional record.

Events & Experiences

Past
Art & Flea

2010 – 2013

A Honolulu-born pop-up market for independent artists, makers, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs.

Co-Founder (2010 – 2013)

Event ProductionCommunity BuildingMarketing StrategyCreative Direction

Events & Experiences

Ongoing
Rebel Market

2022 – 2024

A curated marketplace and platform for the soulful, the strange, and the alive — independent makers and mission-aligned brands.

Founder · Creative Director

Event ProductionCreative DirectionBrand StrategyCommunity Building

Events & Experiences

Ongoing
CATALYZE

Ongoing

Music, movement, embodiment, and gathering — the live cultural thread of the studio's work.

Founder · DJ · Host · Producer

Event ProductionExperience DesignCreative DirectionCommunity Building

Strategy

Ongoing
Catalyst Studios

Ongoing

The whole-systems design studio integrating strategy, creative direction, technology, and experience production.

Founder · Whole Systems Designer

Systems DesignCreative DirectionBrand StrategyProject Management

Events & Experiences

PastAssets forthcoming
Sunday Dance Nevada City

A past Catalyst & Co. gathering in Nevada City — movement, music, and community.

Producer · Host (Catalyst & Co.)

Event ProductionExperience DesignCommunity BuildingFacilitation

Events & Experiences

PastAssets forthcoming
Witches Ball

A past Catalyst & Co. seasonal gathering.

Producer · Host (Catalyst & Co.)

Event ProductionExperience DesignCreative DirectionCommunity Building

Websites

PastAssets forthcoming
Divinity Studio

Website work for Divinity Studio.

Website (via Catalyst Studios)

Website DesignUX DesignUI DesignCreative Direction

Websites

PastAssets forthcoming
KRMA

Website work for KRMA.

Website (via Catalyst Studios)

Website DesignUX DesignUI Design

Brand Identity

PastAssets forthcoming
Earth Heart Sanctuary

Brand and website work for Earth Heart Sanctuary.

Brand & Website (via Catalyst Studios)

Brand IdentityBrand StrategyWebsite DesignCreative Direction

Websites

PastAssets forthcoming
Zoma The Fascia Cream

Website and brand-related work for Zoma The Fascia Cream.

Website & Brand (via Catalyst Studios)

Website DesignBrand IdentityUI DesignUX Design

Websites

PastAssets forthcoming
Joan Hyman Yoga

Portfolio record — details and screenshots to be added.

Catalyst Studios (details forthcoming)

Events & Experiences

PastAssets forthcoming
Colab Campout

Portfolio record — details and screenshots to be added.

Catalyst Studios (details forthcoming)

Websites

PastAssets forthcoming
Yoga Trade

Portfolio record — details and screenshots to be added.

Catalyst Studios (details forthcoming)

Websites

PastAssets forthcoming
Sonders

Portfolio record — details and screenshots to be added.

Catalyst Studios (details forthcoming)

Hospitality

PastAssets forthcoming
Mandala Santa Monica

Portfolio record — details and screenshots to be added.

Catalyst Studios (details forthcoming)

Hospitality

PastAssets forthcoming
Café Gratitude Newport

Portfolio record — details and screenshots to be added.

Catalyst Studios (details forthcoming)

Brand Identity

PastAssets forthcoming
Heather Christie Music

Portfolio record — details and screenshots to be added.

Catalyst Studios (details forthcoming)

Brand Identity

PastAssets forthcoming
Gift Karma

Portfolio record — details and screenshots to be added.

Catalyst Studios (details forthcoming)

Websites

PastAssets forthcoming
Yoga.org

Portfolio record — details and screenshots to be added.

Catalyst Studios (details forthcoming)

Websites

PastAssets forthcoming
Tribalize

Portfolio record — details and screenshots to be added.

Catalyst Studios (details forthcoming)

More on the way

Case studies unfolding.

Additional case studies, screenshots, and project imagery are being written up. If a project sparks a question, let's talk.