Your creative partner
by Joshua Nicholson
Welcome to Burnt Phoenix Design and Advertising Nowra - where creativity meets personalized service.
As a full-cycle creative agency based in the heart of Shoalhaven, Burnt Phoenix specialises in crafting strategic branding, bespoke web design, and effective digital solutions that truly reflect your vision.
What sets Burnt Phoenix apart? It’s the collaborative experience. When you work with Burnt Phoenix, you work directly with me, Joshua Nicholson. I’m here to ensure your brand’s story is told in the most authentic and impactful way possible.
Our Partners in Success
We’re proud to have partnered with a diverse range of clients, each with a unique story of collaboration and creativity. Some examples below.
CREATING BRANDS FOR THE SHOALHAVEN
Proudly Rooted in Shoalhaven
Burnt Phoenix Designs is proud to call the Shoalhaven region home—a place known for its stunning coastline, flourishing local businesses, and vibrant community spirit. Understanding the unique dynamics of the South Coast, we craft brand strategies and designs that help local businesses stand out and thrive. For example, we’ve partnered with trade leaders like IJED Electrical & Data Bomaderry, Innovate Energy Nowra and GNK Landscapes. We’ve also worked with hospitality favourites such as Ernest Arthur Pies & Coffee South Nowra and Kiama, Juniper Specialty Coffee Nowra, and Hyper Hyper Coffee in Nowra, as well as World Famous Fish & Chips in Huskisson. Regional staples, such as Nowra High School and Shoalhaven Preschool. For professional services, we’ve worked with esteemed clients like Financial Dynamics, Scion Advice, South Coast Cruise and Travel, Coast and Country Community Services and many more.
Whether you’re a startup or an established company, Burnt Phoenix Design is here to deliver authentic and effective design solutions tailored to our vibrant community.
Y(OUR) Work
What makes us different? It's you!
Click through to learn more about each unique story and how we can help your business stand out.
Explore our portfolio to see how Burnt Phoenix Design has brought a diverse range of brands to life. From local trades and bustling cafes to professional service providers, each project reflects our commitment to creativity, quality, and client collaboration.
OUR WORK IN MOTION
Your website is more than just a digital space — it’s an extension of your branding repertoire.
At Burnt Phoenix, we craft each website to reflect the essence of your brand, ensuring it’s as unique and dynamic as your business. From sleek business platforms to dynamic e-commerce solutions, explore the artistry and innovation behind each site we’ve built. Every design choice is made to engage, inspire, and provide a seamless user experience that stands out in the digital landscape.
what we do
Graphic Design
Transform your vision into stunning visuals. Whether it’s logos, brochures, or complete brand kits, we create designs that captivate and communicate.
Brand Identity
From concept to creation, we build brand identities that tell your story and set you apart in the marketplace.
Website Excellence
Crafting custom websites that are as unique as your business. No templates, just tailor-made digital experiences that resonate with your audience.
Ongoing Website management
Ensuring that you continue to get what you need from your website after the launch. Content updates? New pages? Different directions? Security and maintenance, we’ll look after you!
Printing Services
From business cards to large-format prints, we provide high-quality printing solutions that bring your designs to life.
Photography & Video
Capture the essence of your brand with stunning visuals. Our photography and video services ensure that your story is told in the most compelling way.
Building & Vehicle Signage
Make a bold statement with custom building and vehicle signage. We collaborate with local businesses to deliver high-impact, professional signage that stands out.
Marketing Strategy
Strategic planning to amplify your brand’s reach. We help you craft and implement marketing strategies that drive results and growth.
Custom Solutions
Every business is unique, and so are our solutions. Whatever your creative needs, we offer tailored services that fit your goals and budget.
About Joshua
Graduating with honours in Graphic Design and Media Production from the University of Canberra in 2009, I’ve spent over 15 years turning creative problem-solving into a full-time career. Since relocating to the Shoalhaven in 2014, I’ve built not just a home but a meaningful connection to this vibrant region and its community.
At Burnt Phoenix, I combine professional expertise with a people-first approach. Every project begins with listening — understanding your goals, your challenges, and what makes your business unique. From there, I deliver creative solutions tailored to your vision, your budget, and your audience. This studio isn’t about templates or trends — it’s about working with you to craft thoughtful, strategic design that makes a lasting impact.
The process. Trust the process.
Why BurntPhoenix?
Your life doesn’t fit into a template — and neither should your brand.
testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Choosing a company to partner with when it comes to marketing and web design can be a daunting process for anyone. There is a lot to consider.
South East Radiology required a website that was functional, packed with accessible content, and obviously looked great.
I spoke to several companies who I felt didn’t really understand and listen to our business needs.
Josh and his team were extremely professional, and the attention to detail they displayed throughout the process was a highlight.
I have enjoyed working with Burnt Phoenix and look forward to continuing our relationship into the future.
Highly Recommend.
Josh Marsden
I stumbled across this amazing guy working from the back of a co-op space in Nowra. I can’t tell you how much he was involved in my business from the very beginning.
We spent many hours getting things right and so evolved Gaynor Peters Property. Check out my website – it is amazing, I still receive many comments on the website design and how beautiful it is. Josh not only built this website from the ground up… no templated website for us! He also designed our logo, stationery and marketing materials. I still work with Josh; he is a truly talented person who always has time to have a chat about your business and listen to your needs.
Gaynor Peters
I engaged Burnt Phoenix to create a new logo and website for my boutique management consultancy, after reviewing a wide range of options, and I’m delighted with the results.
The personal service and attention to detail given by Burnt Phoenix really sets Josh apart from many others in his industry, and that includes both big and small agencies in Canberra and Sydney. Josh understood the importance of creating a design and feel that was representative of not only my professional service offering, but also of myself, and I continue to receive very positive comments and feedback on my corporate branding and how it’s very ‘me’.
I would be very happy to recommend Josh to anyone looking for a designer who will go that extra mile and deliver something you’ll be proud of.
Margaret Cresswell
Thanks for your energy and creative flare in putting together our new Website, Logo and Artwork. Your collaborative, openminded and helpful approach has ensured we achieved the desired outcomes.
Since going live with the website we have had only positive comments from both prospective and existing customers as well as other business associates.
In recent months we have significantly increased our customer base and this can be considerably attributed to the credibility that our new website and business branding (created by Burnt Phoenix) has brought to the table; this has afforded us great confidence in marketing our services.
We look forward to working with you again in the future as our internet requirements evolve.
Morgan Rouse
We have engaged Burnt Phoenix for projects lasting well over a year. Throughout that time, the response, politeness, and ideas have been nothing short of excellent. The professionalism, and clear communication has meant that we could be confident that work was being done, without needing to follow up regularly. This gave us peace of mind and allowed us to focus on the business side of our projects.
We also loved the fact that Burnt Phoenix would engage local artists for our projects, giving both our product a unique flare, and supporting new talent. If we were to boil down our experience into a few words it would be: Talent, no nonsense, and results.
