Intentional storytelling, integrated strategy.

Photo by Evan Mulling

Growing up in Los Angeles, we were raised by artists and writers enmeshed in the irreverent and imaginative culture of Southern California. We know a lot of multi-hyphenates—people who don’t fit into one box.

At N/A Creative, we partner with the people who defy tidy categorization: the artists starting small businesses; the gallerists harnessing new markets; the e-commerce founders who insist on sustainability. We bring over a decade of diverse experience in strategy, design, and the arts to create fresh content and campaigns that tell your real story, and help you connect not just your customers or collectors, but your community.

Sound good? Let’s work together.

  • Aleina Edwards

    COFOUNDER

    Aleina Edwards is a writer and creative strategist specializing in accessible arts and cultural storytelling. She’s worked closely with contemporary artists, galleries, and start ups to foster emerging careers and brands; helped huge corporations humanize their marketing strategies; and supported literary nonprofits to increase diversity and equity in publishing. A trained researcher and former political consultant, Aleina has a BA in Communication and Art History from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada.

  • Nikki Wilks Newman

    COFOUNDER

    Nikki Wilks Newman elevates personal and corporate brands with her sleek and sophisticated designs, illustrating stories across digital, social, and print campaigns. She’s led cross-functional teams in-house and at agencies, developing visual identities and managing global guidelines for international organizations. With a BA from Sarah Lawrence and a dual degree in marketing and design from the Copenhagen School of Design and Technology, Nikki synthesizes fine arts and corporate communication skills to create refined and effective visual solutions.