How to Run a Design Studio
Are you setting up your own design studio or have you been running for a while but wish you could see how other designers manage clients, find inspiration or have good ideas? In this 5 part series, I share all the behind the scenes of running an agency.
Part one
Before the project starts
Use this free proposal template to create compelling documents clients love.
(InDesign file)
Part two
Have successful discovery meetings
Part three
Mood board and brand research
Part four
Brand concept design
Part five
Brand hand off - wrapping up your project
Running a business has a lot of moving parts. In this fillable template, you can set your goals, analyse your business, prioritise tasks and set a clear plan for the next year. The 9 pages take you through a set of questions and tips to help you set exciting, actionable and realistic goals that will make a difference for your business.
With this guide, you get to:
Focus on financial, mental health, creative and client goals
Have clear prompts to guide you
Have a template that you can use year after year
Kick-start your creative business
Develop a new skill or save time and energy with our pre-made guides and templates
We look at what makes a good word mark, how to pick fonts and make customisations to your design. The 7 seven steps are laid out with clear examples in this 6 page guide. Many tips are related to tools found in Adobe Illustrator but the principles are the same for any program.
In this guide, you will learn:
What makes a good word mark
Tips about picking fonts
How to spot opportunities
Adobe Illustrator tips
Create more effective and creative designs with grids. We cover terminology, types of grids, how to apply them and share inspiration in this 8 page guide.
In this guide, you will learn:
What type of grids there are
When grids are helpful
How to use grids
+ inspiration with examples