EcoNarratives grew quickly, not because it chased profit, but because it chased purpose. The studio’s portfolio now includes:
Published on April 17, 2026 When you walk past the bustling streets of downtown Portland, you might hear the soft hum of a coffee grinder, the distant chatter of a book club, or the occasional strum of an acoustic guitar. Amid these everyday sounds, there’s another, subtler rhythm that keeps the city’s heart beating—one that belongs to Sarah Nicola Randall. sarah nicola randall
In celebrating Sarah, we celebrate a model of leadership that is —a reminder that every one of us can become a catalyst for change, simply by listening, creating, and inviting others to join the journey. EcoNarratives grew quickly, not because it chased profit,
After graduating high school, Sarah earned a scholarship to the University of Washington, where she majored in with a minor in Graphic Design . It was there that she discovered the intersection of storytelling and sustainability—a synergy that would later become the cornerstone of her career. “I realized that data alone can’t change minds; it’s the narrative that moves people,” Sarah often says, quoting a line from a favorite documentary she watched in sophomore year. 2. The Birth of EcoNarratives : Merging Art and Advocacy In 2015, fresh out of college and brimming with ideas, Sarah launched EcoNarratives , a boutique design studio focused on turning complex environmental data into accessible visual stories. The studio’s first project—an illustrated guide on river restoration for the City of Portland—caught the eye of local policymakers and earned the firm its first major contract. In celebrating Sarah, we celebrate a model of