Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.

PROVERBS 11:14 NASB

DESIGN AND CONSULTATION

FOR SMALL BUSINESSES WHO NEED A HELPING HAND

You don’t know what you don’t know, which makes it hard to mitigate issues and costs. Helpful advice and an outlet for overflow work can make the world of difference when you’re running a small business.

Ask more. Learn more. Do more.

I NEED GRAPHICS

Need someone to create graphics for traditional print, apparel, large format, displays, or other forms of production? Need digital graphics created for web, Google, Bing, FB, IG, Twitter, or LinkedIn posts/marketing/ads, email marketing, or other digital platforms?

IN-HOUSE VS OUTSOURCE, WHICH SHOULD I DO?

Wondering if it’s time to stop outsourcing design, your website, or other creative services and bring them in-house? Wondering if it’s time for you to stop doing everything yourself and partner with someone else to mitigate stress and increase productivity? Wondering if there’s an automation app or software that may be able to save you time and energy better used elsewhere?

I NEED A WEBSITE BUT I’D LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO WORK IT MYSELF

Want a website but aren’t sure if you should use a coder, or a service like Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, etc? Want a website built but you feel confident with some tutoring you can handle updates yourself once it’s up?

I NEED HELP CREATING WORKFLOW AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

Is your design process unorganized? Is your team having trouble working together due to a lack of organization for file saving, file creation, asset management, and so forth?

MENTOR MY ENTRY-LEVEL DESIGNER

Need someone to tutor your entry-level designer on how to increase their design talents, understand the Adobe suite better, prep files for various print processes, or export files for proper use in digital mediums? Would you like someone to assist them in developing better troubleshooting and research skills so they can tackle tasks they’ve not yet come across or weren’t prepared for in school?

I NEED TEMPORARY OVERFLOW HELP WITH GRAPHICS

Need to focus on high profile projects but have no time due to “smaller” ones? Experience seasonal peaks in your workload that require more help but don’t warrant adding a fulltime designer to the staff?

I NEED BRANDING GUIDES AND PANTONE COLORS

Do print vendors ask you for your branding guides, vector versions of your logo, or your PMS (Pantone Matching System) colors but you have no idea what those are or how to create them?

I’D LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT PRINT, WEB, AND/OR SOCIAL MEDIA

Want to understand design, print, signage, web design more yourself? Looking to get a better grasp on RBG vs CMYK vs LAB vs HSL, typefaces vs fonts, offset printing vs digital, jpgs vs png files, ppi vs dpi, why color looks so vastly different from one wall to the next, or other questions?

HOW DO I PREPARE MY ARTWORK FOR PRINT?

Have a design but not sure how to prepare it for printing? Has your artwork rejected but you’re not understanding how to fix it?

WHO ARE SOME TRUSTED PRINT VENDORS?

Need something printed and produced but have no idea who to trust or what to expect quality-wise? Wondering if you can get better results with another vendor than your current one? Trying to decide to print local or use an online company but don’t know which may be more cost effective?

HELP ME UNDERSTAND SELLING ONLINE (ECOMMERCE) BASICS

Trying to figure out if you should go with Shopify, Ecwid, Woocommerce, Square Big Commerce, Etsy, or some other e-commerce store?

APPAREL: SCREENPRINTING OR DIRECT TO GARMENT? DROPSHIPPER OR LOCAL?

Trying to decide between traditional screen printing or going with a direct-to-garment option? Wondering if it’s better to purchase inventory or use a dropshipper for print-on-demand?

Yep. I can help with that.

LET’S TALK

CLIENTS

These are some of the clients I’ve been blessed to create designs and signage for over the years while working for myself, as well as for national print companies.

HOW I CAN HELP

PRINT

Brochures, fliers, posters, business cards, book covers, magnets, stickers, decals, billboards, POP, wayfinding-signage, infographics, VIS/Branding Guides, logos, etc all have their own unique parameters, strengths, and limitations.

I can help you or your designer better understand how to maximize your design and prep files correctly.

I can help create art, prep art, and navigate the best output.

I can help you locate a great printer to complete your project.

DIGITAL

Designs for digital canvases such as social media, websites, slide presentations, Email Marketing, digital handbooks, Google, Bing, FB, IG, Twitter, & LI Ads, and more can be overwhelming in output sizes, resolution, and end results.

I can assist you in making sure it’s the right size, setting, and file format.

I can create designs ready for immediate use.

I can help with copywriting.

WEBSITES

Custom coded sites can be amazing tools, but they create problems if you don’t have a coder on staff. CMS (content management systems) such as WordPress, Wix, Weebly, Squarespace, Google Sites, MailChimp, etc can be the right balance of budget, in-house management, and aesthetics.

I can help you understand some differences, strengths, weaknesses, and uses.

I can help you build and maintain your site.

APPAREL

My first job as a designer was screen printing. Since then, Direct-To-Garment (DTG) and dye-sublimation have exploded onto the scene and expanded apparel capabilities.

I can help you decide which solution is best for you and make sure your artwork is prepped accordingly.

I can create artwork ready for the type of printing you’re using.

ENVIRONMENTAL
(WALL) GRAPHICS

Wall graphics and dimensional displays look amazing and can transform spaces instantly, even with a smaller budget. Creating art and prepping them accordingly is essential to making sure they look good and exactly as you envisioned them.

I can help walk you through the steps needed and what to expect in large format printing, from site inspection to installation, and how to achieve your desired outcome.

I can create artwork and work with your vendor to bring your vision to life.

LOGOS &
VIS/BRANDING GUIDES

Logo creation has changed rapidly over the last decade. So has the cost and even general thought process that goes into them.

I can help you understand some core tenants of logo creation so you can avoid common pitfalls and utilize best practices.

Maybe you have a logo but need a vector version.

I can create a vector version, or help you understand how well it will translate into vector so you can decide how best to proceed.

Establishing a proper Visual Identity Standard (VIS)/Branding Guide is key in keeping your company on brand across any print or digital medium.

I can walk you through the process and/or create a VIS/Branding Guide, complete with vector version(s) of your logo and Pantone Colors, as well as typeface (& font) options.

ECOMMERCE

Having explored Shopify, Ecwid, Big Commerce, Woocommerce, and Square (Formerly Weebly), I know it can be confusing. Even knowing to ask, “What’s a PCI compliant server? Does Wayfare VS South Dakota apply to me?” and other questions may never cross your mind.

I can help you weigh pros, cons, budgets, and needs if you’re looking to set up an online store or work with drop shippers like Printful.

I SERVE GOD FIRST, NOT MAN.

You may consider that cliché or “nice”, but for me, it’s the foundation of my day. People let me down, disappoint, and give me a litany of reasons to not give my all for them. God never does. He deserves my best, and all that I do — my talents, abilities, speech, and business — should bring honor to Him. (Matt 5:16) Additionally, if I am to do all things as if unto the Lord (Col 3:23), then regardless of how those around me, my employer, or the world at large are acting, I am to honor God with my decisions and effort.

God also says I’ll give account to Him for my choices (Eccl 12:14, Matt 12:36, Rom 14:12). For me, that means I’ll do the right thing because it’s the right thing, even if it costs me. Putting God first in today’s culture can be difficult. The court of public opinion can swiftly wreak havoc on you, your family, and your business. And, increasingly, the scriptures are being hijacked through modern hermeneutics to support whatever popular agenda pleases the itching ears around us. (2 Tim 4:3). I do my best to stand on proper exegetical, objectively viewed, logic-driven scriptural understanding, even if means being counter-culture.

What does this mean in for you?

First, it means my input, thoughts, designs, and information are as clear, helpful, truthful, and as professional as I can make them. You get my best every single time.

Second, it means depending on your project or need, I may not be the right person to assist you. If, in my opinion in light of what I’ve just said, I cannot with a clear conscience assist you and stand before God knowing I voluntarily did so, I will have to pass on your project.

If you’re looking for content creation or support and information, and to work with someone who holds these values and beliefs, let’s talk.

SET UP A MEETING

SERVICES

CONSULTATION &
INFORMATION

PROVIDER:
Me. 16 years of infield experience with local and national companies. Plus, a never-ending habit of keeping an eye on new tools, programs, apps, and software to improve workflow and assist creativity.

AVAILABILITY:
Mon to Fri, 7:30 to 5:00 EST.
Exceptions can be made.
Project and workload dependent.

SERVICES:
Advice and Mentoring
Cost Benefit/Pro Con Assessments
Vendor Recommendations
Workflow & Asset Management Establishment,
VIS/Branding Guides Assistance

POSSIBILITIES:
PRINT: Brochures, Fliers, Books, Business Cards, Signage, Interior and Exterior Displays, Apparel Designs, Logos, POP Displays, Way-Finding Signage, Employee Handbooks, Prepress/Pre-flight and more.
DIGITAL: Websites, Social Media Posts, Email Marketing, ECommerce, Online Ads (FB, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, Bing)

CONTENT
CREATION

PROVIDER:
Me. 16 years of design experience with local and national print companies. Trained comic book illustrator was my origin story, if that’s of interest.

TURNAROUND TIME:
Project and workload dependent
Two days minimal

SERVICES:
Overflow work assistance
Design (Print, Apparel, Digital, etc)
Illustration
VIS/Branding Guide Creation
Website Creation
Copywriting
Pre-flight/Pre-press/File Prep
Concept/layout
Audio Creation (w/transcript option)
Video Creation

POSSIBILITIES:
PRINT: Brochures, Fliers, Books (Cover & Interior), Business Cards, Signage, Interior and Exterior Displays, Apparel Designs, Logos, POP Displays, Way-Finding Signage, Employee Handbooks, Comics, Prepress/Pre-flight and more.
DIGITAL: Websites, Social Media Posts, Email Marketing, Presentations (Slides, PowerPoint), ECommerce, Online Ads (FB, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, Bing)

PRICING IS BUSINESS DEPENDENT

I work with you so you can work with me. Three types of pricing are avaiable.

A company with just you is different than a company with 10 employees. They’re different than a company with 40 employees, who’s different than a company with 100, and so on. They often have different demands, resources, objectives, and budgets. I keep my pricing relative to your capabilities so you can remain in the black.

HOURLY

Pay as you go, for as long (or short) as you need. Simple questions, one-time projects, or sporadic needs can make this your most cost effective pricing option.

SERVICES AVAILABLE
DESIGN (DIGITAL & PRINT)
VIS/BRANDING GUIDE CREATION
FILE PREP / PRE-FLIGHT
WEBSITES (BUILD / UPDATE)
APPAREL DESIGN
TRAINING / MENTORING
QUESTIONS
VENDOR RECOMENDATIONS
ECOMMERCE HELP
COST BENEFIT / PRO vs CON
WORKFLOW/ASSET
MANAGEMENT ESTABLISHMENT
VIDEO HELP
PODCAST HELP

CONNECT VIA
Phone Call/Text
Video Chat
In Person
Email

PROJECT

Need help with a project?
Get assistance from start to finish and receive pricing based on that specific project.

CONNECT VIA
Phone Call/Text
Video Chat
In Person
Email

RETAINER

Think you’ll want assistance on a regular basis? Set-up a retainer for access to advice, input, prepress, design, vendor info, and more, all customized to your business and needs. It’s like an experienced remote employee without all of the payroll hassle.

SERVICES AVAILABLE
DESIGN (DIGITAL & PRINT)
VIS/BRANDING GUIDE CREATION
FILE PREP / PRE-FLIGHT
WEBSITES (BUILD / UPDATE)
APPAREL DESIGN
TRAINING / MENTORING
QUESTIONS
VENDOR RECOMENDATIONS
ECOMMERCE HELP
COST BENEFIT / PRO vs CON
WORKFLOW/ASSET
MANAGEMENT ESTABLISHMENT
VIDEO HELP
PODCAST HELP

CONNECT VIA
Phone Call/Text
Video Chat
In Person
Email

CONTACT ME

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