Ways to work with mePublication design services
Whether starting from scratch or elevating existing documents, I make the design process a breeze. Take a look at the design options available, and get in touch for a customised quote for your project.
How can I help?
Production design
When you already have an existing publication with its own look and feel, and you would like me to continue the next issue.
I will refer to your brand guidelines and follow the established creative direction to create your multi-page document, with visual consistency in mind.
Inclusions
My BRIEF creative process to establish the scope of the project, and determine how your existing brand guidelines will apply to the publication design
Design (layout and typesetting) of the actual document
Prepare for digital upload or pre-press for print
Handover of design files if required
Investment
Starts from $2,000+GST for a 16-page, A4-sized document, which includes a mix of text- and image-heavy pages, plus simple graphics like icons. If you require fewer or more pages, or need additional infographics and graphs included, please request a custom quote via the contact form. Happy to chat through what you need so there is certainty around the project investment.
Complete design
When you want an existing publication redesigned, or want a new publication designed, with or without brand guidelines.
This is a more comprehensive option where I offer creative direction to bring your document from concept to completion.
Inclusions
My BRIEF creative process to establish the scope of the project, and determine how your existing brand guidelines will apply to the publication design (For those without a brand guide, a discovery session is included to extract how to apply your organisation’s visual strategy to the publication)
Setting up of the template
Design (layout and typesetting) of the actual document
Prepare for digital upload or pre-press for print
Handover of design files if required
Investment
Due to the bespoke nature of the project, please enquire for a custom quote, as this depends on the number of pages and the complexity of the layout and elements required.
Know what you want?
My tried-and-tested design process: BRIEF
My creative process is called BRIEF, and it allows me to work with you in a way that is clear and collaborative. Here is what is involved:
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I start each project by gathering as much information as I can about the project background: Who your audience is, what the goals of your publication are, when the project milestones are, where the document will be distributed, why this project is important, and how I can best support you during this journey.
My aim is to understand your goals, brand, audience and positioning compared to your competitors/industry. The publications I design are not cookie-cutter templates; they are customised based on what your project requires, to help you or your business share your story with your audience.
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Based on our background briefing, I will get into my research mode, where I will look for and test ideas to make your publication shine. I will put together a mood board of ideas that will help to inform the creative direction of your publication. This will help me in crafting a design that not only looks great, but sets you apart.
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I will then present you with initial design ideas and concepts to start with for your feedback, and we will refine from there until we’ve fine-tuned the design based on your input.
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Now that we have the core creative direction signed off on, leave this part to me. I will execute on the creative vision and translate those ideas on paper into reality. I will lay out your publication content, and send drafts for review until we get to the final approval.
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Once the publication is completed, and all relevant stakeholders have signed off on the final publication, I will prepare the final files for print or digital publication. Congrats, you now have a new publication out in the wild!
Design training, online and on-site
Do you have an in-house graphic designer, but you’d like my help to refine their publication design, or provide advice on how to design better?
I offer personalised training that is tailored to your business’ specific needs and your designer’s skill level.
My design office is in Brisbane City, and I can travel to your premises if required (subject to availability).
DESIGN CHOPSA few corporate communications teams I’ve worked with:
Australian Library and Information Association, Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Edge Early Learning, Gallipoli Medical Research, Meat & Livestock Australia, Queensland Farmers’ Federation, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, Rio Tinto, Translational Research Institute, The University of Queensland, and select Queensland and Australian Federal Government departments.
Want to know about more publications I’ve designed?
Check out my design portfolio, or contact me for details.
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