How I Work

I want you to love working with me—and to love the work I create for you. Since paying the bills is non-negotiable, I’ve made it my mission to do what I love: design. But as the mom of two energetic young boys, being present for them is just as important.

So, here’s what you should know to keep our working relationship smooth, happy, and long-lasting.

Brief & Quote.

I like to get to know your needs inside and out. If we’re working together, I’ll probably start by sending you a few questions, or we can go for coffee in Hermanus. Once I’ve got your answers, I’ll put together a quote so we can get the ball rolling.

Deposit.

Once you’ve approved the quote, I’ll send over an invoice for a 50% deposit. And yes—it’s non-refundable, even if you suddenly decide to become a yak herder in the Himalayas.

Design Process.

You’ll receive two to four design options from which you’ll need to choose a direction. All quotes include two sets of revisions on the selected design. If you want to make more changes, we’ll need to chat. Then I’ll send you a revised quote for the additional work. When a design is complete you’ll receive the final invoice and upon payment of the final invoice the high resolution electronic files.

Hours.

I’m up and at it bright and early (think 7am), tackling emails and work while my boys are at school—and again in the evenings. If you’re a contracted client, I’m available for quick chats and urgent requests in the afternoons to keep things moving smoothly.

Ownership.

You’ll get two to four design options to choose from, and all quotes include two rounds of revisions on the chosen design. Want more tweaks? No problem—we’ll chat, and I’ll send you an updated quote for the extra work. Once the design is finalized, you’ll receive the final invoice, and after payment, I’ll send over the high-res files ready to go.

Relationships.

I love building long-term partnerships—whether you don’t have enough in-house work to justify a full-time designer or you’re just swamped with projects! I’m currently lucky to work with Liquid Edge Solutions and Deep.

Why do I value these lasting relationships? Because it means better rates for you, a smoother workflow for both of us, and a chance to really find our creative rhythm together.

Ready to join the tribe? Drop me an email, and let’s set up a time to chat!

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