Brand and graphic design services in Derby and beyond
You and your brand are here to make an impression. Your business is the heart of every single project. I love to connect and learn all about your needs first, then design.
The goal is to create designs that speak to the soul of your business and reflect what you do and speak to your ideal customer, with each design decision celebrating what makes you unique.
Scroll to learn the different ways I can help you with brand and graphic design services.
Which sounds most like you?
I CAN FEEL MY BUSINESS EVOLVING…
You’re experiencing a wave of new energy and growth in your business and ready to rebrand and become realigned with this new change you’re experiencing and ready to take the leap.
I’M READY TO START SOMETHING NEW…
You’ve got the idea. You know you can make a difference for your audience, but you’re not sure how to get there and would love to launch strong with a professional brand from the get go.
I’M STRUGGLING TO FIND TIME…
Another task on the to do list? I get it. You need a designer who you can count on to provide on brand visuals each month so you can focus on running your business without the stress of *all the things* piling up.
If you’re thinking ‘urmmm, yep, that’s me’ – I got you. Scroll below to find the services that flex to fit where your business is at.
Brand design
Your brand designed around your real business needs. We start with a relaxed chat about how your customers find you, where your brand shows up, and what’s feeling unclear or ready for a refresh. Then I create exactly what will work for your business and attract your dream audience.
Every brand design project includes discovery and brand direction to make sure your brand feels cohesive and intentional so we can build a strong foundation before we begin design work.
You’ll get all the essentials like a polished logo suite, colour palette and custom brand elements, plus the option to add whatever your business needs most. That might look like social templates, packaging, business cards, or just the essentials for the time being.
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Discovery + brand direction
Logo set (primary, secondary + brand marks)
Colour palette
Recommended fonts
Custom brand elements (patterns/backgrounds, icons/illustrations)
Design mockups + brand application examples
25+ page style guide
Image direction
Brand collateral design of your choice (ie. thank you card)
Final files in relevant formats + handover guide
Plus, the option to add on launch plan + roll out strategy
Plus, the option to add on website design + launch
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The time it takes to complete your project depends on what you need and your budget. We'll start by having a chat to go over the different options, so you can choose what's right for you. Smaller projects usually take 3-4 weeks, and bigger ones take around 6-8 weeks. After our call, I’ll send you a detailed proposal with a clear timeline.
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Have built or building an amazing product or service and want to bring awareness with visuals that reflect your quality
Want to build credibility and trust with a polished, professional look from the get-go or rebrand your business with a new look that feels more aligned and connects with your ideal audience
Expand your brand presence and awareness with custom design assets that help you show up consistently, confidently, grow easily and always on-brand (of course)
“Rubie brought my brand to life in a way that perfectly captures the essence of my business.”
I recently had the pleasure of working with Rubie on developing the branding for my coaching business, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. During our initial consultation, Rubie took the time to understand my vision and goals. Her creative ideas and attention to detail brought my brand to life in a way that perfectly captures the essence of my business.
— Dennis Stanley, A Curious Adventure
Marketing design
You know those beautiful marketing materials, both tangible and digital, that make your brand feel special and help you connect with your audience. Think thank you cards, packaging design and unboxing experiences, email newsletters, social media content and templates, website design, product photography, digital guides and more - all perfectly aligned with your brand's look and feel.
These assets communicate your message, maintain consistency and attract fresh eyes to your brand. This service is ideal for clients who already have their branding in place and just need one-off design pieces to elevate their marketing.
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Social media templates
Business card designs
Brochure, catalog and leaflet design
Stickers + tape design
Packaging design + touchpoint experiences
Product photography
Signage
Website design + blog graphics
Promotional items
Merchandise design
Service guides + pitch deck designs
LTK graphics + influencer marketing assets
And more. If you don’t see what you’re looking for email here so we can chat about your lovely ideas.
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The timeline varies based on what deliverables best suits your needs. It could be as little as a few days to a few weeks. Let’s start the conversation here and we’ll talk about how this will look.
Design retainers and design days
Got a bundle of design tasks piling up or jobs you've been putting off? Let me take care of them for you. I love building strong client relationships and providing reliable design support that actually gets things ticked off. Perfect for print materials, social graphics, website updates and more.
Choose a full or half design day. We'll have a prep call beforehand to chat about your priorities and get everything ready. Then on your booked day, it's all about working through your list together in a focused, productive session.
Need ongoing support instead? My retainer service gives you dedicated design time each month, making me your go-to designer whenever something pops up. With experience working in-house with marketing teams, I know how to integrate seamlessly into your workflow. You'll get discounted rates, a consistent designer who knows your brand inside out, and peace of mind knowing your design needs are always covered.
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Depending on your needs, a design day or a monthly design retainer might include:
Social media management
Print materials (flyers, brochures, business cards)
Website updates and refreshes
Presentation decks
Email marketing
Packaging design
Marketing materials
Brand collateral updates
Pinterest pin design + scheduling
Whatever's on your list - we'll tackle it together.
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Design days:
1. Book your day and pay your deposit
2. We'll schedule a 30 min call to go through your task list, priorities, and get any assets ready
3. On your booked day, we work through everything in a focused session. You'll get updates throughout and can give feedback in real-time
4. All final files sent within 48 hours, ready to use
Design retainers:
1. We'll discuss your ongoing needs and set up a package that works for you
2. At the start of each month, we'll prioritise your task list
3. Submit tasks as they come up throughout the month - I'll keep you updated on progress and turnaround times. I adapt to your workflow and tools, whether that's Slack, email, Asana, or however your team works best
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You've got design tasks piling up with no time to tackle them
You need a designer who understands how marketing teams work and can hit the ground running
You're launching something new and need marketing materials fast
Your brand is solid but you need fresh content regularly without the back-and-forth of onboarding a new designer each time
You want reliable, professional support that feels like having an in-house designer - whether that's your first project with me or you're ready to move from one-off design days to ongoing support
Here’s what happens next
Head over to the enquiry form here and leave some details about your project. This helps me learn all about your business and your unique needs of the project.
We'll schedule a casual connection call to get to know each other. Soon after, I'll send through a custom proposal with different package options, along with the first invoice and design contract.
Once you've signed the contract and paid your first payment, we'll kick things off! Depending on your chosen package, this might include a design survey, strategy session, or prep call to make sure we're aligned before the work begins.
FAQ’s
I understand that graphic design services are a big investment and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Here are a few questions to ease your mind. If you have anything else on your mind, get in touch and we’ll talk about it!
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I partner with kind people doing great things who value professional design. I work with solo entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and established brands across various industries. If you care about what you do and want thoughtful design, we'll likely be a great fit.
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You can choose to pay in full, or split the total into 2, 3 or 4 installments depending on the project. You choose the payment plan that suits you at the proposal stage. Invoices are easy to pay and can be made using Stripe or bank transfer.
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While I can start quickly at times, I usually plan projects 1-2 months ahead. Please reach out as early as possible to chat about your project, once I know your desired launch date, I try and work with your timeline as best as I can.
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While I aim to be fully transparent, depending on the project, you might need to budget for things like font licenses, image licenses, printing costs, professional photoshoots, or subscription fees. But don’t panic, I’ll always ask for your budgets in advance and guide you through what’s needed. Some of these extras are essential to building a strong brand foundation, but we’ll make sure they suit your goals and budget.
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Absolutely. While I’m based in Derby UK. I work with businesses locally and all over the world. Most of my projects are fully remote, and everything is set up for flexible, digital communication from feedback to file delivery. So if you're nearby or halfway across the world, we'll make it work around your schedule.