Visual Design, Branding, Illustration
& Book Arts Studio
Santa Fe, NM
Nomadic Circus is a Santa Fe–based design and illustration studio inspired by the region’s landscape, light, and layered histories. We create thoughtful visual systems, illustrations, and environments rooted in storytelling, research, and craft.
Case Studies
Designed for New Mexico — Local Highlights
Eldorado Dental
Santa Fe, NM
Dental Care, Logo Design, Brand Identity
Nursing Wall of Excellence
Las Cruces, NM
NMSU, Exhibit Design, Recognition Wall, Assembly, Installation
Body
Santa Fe, NM
Health & Wellness, Logo Design, Brand Identity
Big
Santa Fe Idea,
Real Impact
Nomadic Circus is a Santa Fe based design and illustration studio led by artist and designer Gatis Cirulis, inspired by the region’s landscape, light, and unique architectural traditions.
We blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design thinking to create work that is both functional and visually grounded, drawing inspiration from natural forms, materials, and place.
Our clients range from individuals and small businesses to publishers, cultural institutions, and creative studios.
Explore our work for local businesses & organizations in New Mexico
Case study:
Boeing Sustainability
What we do
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Products & UX/UI
Clear, user-driven digital experiences shaped through research, structure, and visual clarity. Functional, intuitive solutions for apps, websites, and products.
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Create for NM
Local design and illustration with a focus on storytelling, small business branding, museum and organization support and art for private residences across Santa Fe & New Mexico.
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Branding & Design
Identity systems built with intention—typography, color, and layout working together to communicate purpose and character across print and digital.
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Illustration & Storytelling
Handmade and digital illustration created to clarify ideas, build atmosphere, or carry narrative. From technical drawings to expressive visual worlds.
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Letterpress & Book Arts
Craft-driven printed work: letterpress pieces, hand-bound books, custom editions, and tactile design rooted in traditional methods.
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Exhibit Design & Murals
Large-scale visual work that shapes spaces—murals, exhibit graphics, interpretive materials, and environmental design for public, and private settings.
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