Books
I love designing books. I designed my first book in 2008, a year after starting out as a freelance designer, and since then I’ve worked on many more—though I’m always keen to take on new book projects.
The key to creating a successful book lies in careful planning and strong structure. I work with a trusted network of specialist book printers and have access to an excellent professional proofreader should the project require it, ensuring a high-quality finished publication from start to finish.
Magazines
I have worked on and created artwork for monthly magazines and newsletters, including one publication that I worked on for four and a half years.
Setting up the first edition is crucial to the success of any publication. This is where paragraph and character styles, master pages, colour palettes, and the overall look and feel are established. Doing this groundwork ensures that future editions maintain a consistent and professional appearance month after month.
Newsletters
When creating a newsletter, I take a similar approach to magazine design. The main difference is that newsletters usually do not have a cover page.
Instead, the first page is typically an editorial-style layout featuring key stories and content from the publication. As with magazines, the initial design phase focuses on establishing styles, colours, and page layouts. Once approved, future editions are simply a matter of populating content into an existing, consistent design.
Reports
Reports don’t have to be boring. In fact, I really enjoy working on reports, as they offer a great opportunity to introduce energy and creativity through photography, infographics, thoughtful colour schemes, and engaging layouts.
Page sizes can also move beyond the norm—whether square, long, or wide—to create something unexpected. The result is a publication that not only communicates clearly but also exceeds expectations and keeps the reader engaged.
Brochures
Brochures come in many sizes and formats, and I design—and can organise the printing of—all of them. Whatever your requirements, I can help deliver a creative and cost-effective solution.
I also have access to a large Adobe Stock image library, allowing me to source high-quality imagery that keeps your artwork looking professional and distinctive.
Flyers and Posters
Flyers and posters can vary in size from A3 and above right down to A7. I can design and print exactly what you need, whether that’s a single copy or a large print run of 100,000+.
As with all my design work, any stock images used are included in the price—no hidden costs. For flyers and posters, I aim for a turnaround time of four working days from job start to delivery, subject to prompt design approval.
Logos
Logos are a very personal part of any brand. They help customers identify with your business and act as a visual mark of trust.
Logo projects can range from simple designs completed in a few hours to more detailed and in-depth brand marks that take several weeks to develop. If you’re commissioning a logo, you may also wish to consider stationery at the same time—when created together, I can offer discounted design and print for stationery items.
Stationery
First impressions matter, and in business that often begins with well-designed stationery—business cards, letterheads, and compliment slips.
We meet many people every day, and remembering names, phone numbers, and email addresses isn’t always easy. Professional stationery helps you stand out, make a lasting impression, and be remembered for the right reasons.
Banners and Displays
Banners are ideal for exhibitions, events, office spaces, or positioning behind a table at a stand. They help your business stand out—even from across a crowded room.
While banners were once expensive, prices have come down significantly in recent years. I can design and organise printing at a cost that’s often less than you might expect.