Nicole
Speake
Designs
Nicole is a Chicago-based designer whose work blends Southern charm with a distinctly fresh sensibility. Drawing inspiration from grandmillennial interiors, Lake Michigan summers, and the architecture and landmarks of her adopted city, she creates hand-drawn patterns rich in color, movement, and nostalgic detail. With an appreciation for needlepoint, monograms, and timeless American design, Nicole approaches each collection with a playful yet polished point of view. Each design begins as an original sketch and evolves into layered compositions that feel timeless, tailored, and joyfully collected. Originally from Alabama, she currently lives in the city with her husband and two young children, whose curiosity and creativity subtly shape her work.
