Publication Design, Layout & Project Management

Why Should You Hire Me As Your Graphic Designer or Publication Project Manager? See my “About” page.

All Packages Include

  • Free Initial meeting to discuss your project needs, budget, and timeline (this can be email or Zoom depending on your preference and schedule).

  • A full cost estimate submitted prior to execution of the service agreement.

  • Final product delivered in InDesign CC package or Affinity Suite (client’s choice) as well as pdf.

  • A Layout Style Sheet noting all graphic elements, font styles, colors, etc. so you can easily adapt it for each new pattern. (Included in all Design packages, optional add on for Layout/Project management packages)

Interested? Email me for a quote, the current rate sheet and access to my design portfolio, or schedule a free 30 minute consultation call over Zoom.

Custom Layouts

Is your pattern template in need of a refresh? Do you have a Word/Google Doc template you’d prefer to upgrade to InDesign or Affinity? I have nearly 20 years’ experience creating and editing InDesign layouts, including identifying fonts or design resources that will fit your budget, and ensuring any resources purchased include the correct licensing. I now also offer layouts in Affinity Publisher.

One-time development fee (covers identifying and sourcing fonts/graphic elements, development of a mock up pattern and up to two revisions of the mock up), plus a per hour charge for the final layout. Hourly estimate will be provided based on the scope of work needed.

Pre-set Layouts

Have a template you’re happy with but no one on staff with the time or expertise to get your new pattern into InDesign or Affinity? Have an event flyer you love but need to update it for the coming months? Let me do it for you!

Pricing starts at 1 hour minimum, then charged per hour. Hourly estimate will be provided based on scope of work needed.

Schematic and Chart Creation

Need a more accurate schematic or a clearer chart? This package includes creation of a schematic/chart, up to two revisions, and providing final file in an image file type that can be easily inserted into your design template. Line drawing schematics, colorwork and stitch charts as well as crochet stitch charts available.

Priced at a flat fee but may vary depending on the complexity of the line drawing or size of the chart needed. Estimate will be provided based on scope of work needed; discounts available when purchased with other services or multiple charts/schematics are needed.

Style Sheet Development

Don’t have a branding and style guide? I can create one for you — either as part of a design or layout package, or as an individual service (just send me samples of your materials).

Priced at a flat fee — discounts available when purchased with other services.

Publication Project Management

Producing a book of patterns, a catalog, or marketing brochure? Let me coordinate your content contributors, photographers, tech editors, and printers to produce a project on time and on budget. I can even serve as a second-line tech editor, ensuring your patterns use consistent language and abbreviations throughout the publication.

Priced per hour; hourly estimate will be provided based on scope of work needed.

Marketing Materials

Need business cards, postcards, stationary, or even PowerPoint slides that match your branding? Have a new brand/logo and want to show it off with a new suite of materials? Let me pull together a coordinated set of templates to meet all your business needs!

Pricing starts at 1 hour minimum, then charged per hour. Hourly estimate will be provided based on scope of work needed. Discount packages provided for multiple materials.

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