Solutions
How can I help?
Tell me what you do, what you're making, or what's giving you trouble. Don't overthink it. Just type it like you'd tell a friend, and I'll kick around a few ideas for how I might help.
Some common problems
Not sure where to begin? Here are a few things people bring me. Some need a quick fix. Others turn into bigger projects. All are worth a conversation.
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Your brand feels inconsistent.
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Your team needs better tools.
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You have something complicated to explain.
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You need more design support.
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You’re launching or changing something.
Different projects need different kinds of support.
Some jobs are one-and-done. Others need more time, more collaboration, or an extra designer who can stick around. Here are a few ways we can structure the work.
À la carte
Got a specific design problem or something that needs making?
Bring me in for a defined piece of work and we’ll sort it out. This works well when you know what you need—or at least know what isn’t working—and want experienced help getting it across the finish line.
How it works
We talk through the need, define the scope, and I provide an estimate before getting started. Some assignments are tightly defined; others need a little figuring out first.
Good for
Presentations, collateral, illustration, production work, signage, one-off design needs, and those odd projects that don’t fit neatly into a category.
Pricing
Project estimates for defined assignments. Hourly work typically starts at $85.
Project-based
Got a larger project with a lot of moving parts?
I can work with you from early thinking through production and final delivery. This is a good fit when the work involves multiple pieces, phases, people or decisions—and benefits from someone staying involved from beginning to end.
How it works
We establish the goals, scope and deliverables up front, then break the work into manageable phases as needed. I can collaborate with your internal team, outside vendors or other partners along the way.
Good for
Brand systems, websites, campaigns, environmental graphics, launches and larger communications projects.
Pricing
Quoted as a project estimate based on scope, timeline and deliverables.
Retained
Need steady creative support over time?
I become a familiar part of your team—someone who knows the brand, understands the priorities, and can jump into the next assignment without starting from scratch.
How it works
We agree on an expected level of support and work together on an ongoing basis, rather than stopping to scope every small assignment individually.
Good for
Marketing and communications teams, recurring campaigns, ongoing production, presentations, sales materials and businesses that regularly need design help.
Pricing
Based on expected workload, availability and cadence.
Still not seeing your problem?
Good. Categories only get us so far.
Bring me the thing that isn’t working, the half-formed idea, or the project nobody quite knows what to do with yet.
What kinds of projects do you take on?
Branding, websites, campaigns, presentations, publications, events, information design and plenty of things that don’t fit neatly into a category.
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What if I’m not exactly sure what I need?
That’s pretty common. We can start with the problem, the audience and what you’re trying to accomplish, then figure out the right thing to make.
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Can you work with our existing brand?
Absolutely. Not every project needs a rebrand. I’m just as comfortable working inside an established system as I am helping build one from scratch.
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Can you work with our internal team?
Yes. A lot of my work has been done alongside marketing teams, writers, developers, subject-matter experts and other designers.
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Do you take ongoing or contract work?
Yes. That can mean a recurring stream of projects, embedded support for a team, or simply being someone you can call when things get busy.
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Do you build the websites you design?
For the right projects, yes. I currently build in Framer and Squarespace, and can also collaborate with developers when a site needs something more custom.
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How much does a project cost?
It depends on the scope. Some projects are straightforward; others need more discovery, content, production or collaboration. Once I understand what you’re trying to do, I can recommend an approach and provide an estimate.
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How long does a project take?
That varies too. A focused project might take a couple of weeks, while a larger brand or website can take several months. We’ll establish timing before the work begins.
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Do you only work with clients in Austin?
No. I’m based in Austin, but I work with people wherever the project happens to be.
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What if my project doesn’t fit one of these categories?
Good. Some of the most interesting ones don’t. Bring me the problem and we’ll figure out what it needs.
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