DESIGNER, Is it time TO TAKE BACK YOUR POWER
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From Good to Great:
Becoming a Powerful Designer
I totally get that you're all about the creative stuff. But let's be real; the admin side of things can be a real pain, too, right? You want to feel confident handling client conflicts and nailing those new project briefs. Lucky for you, I've been there too. As a Creative Director, I've seen designers struggle with these things. That's why I created the Graphic Designers' Playbook! It's got all my freelance business and procedures in one neat little book, so you can focus on what you do best - design!
Welcome to THE graphic designers' playbook
You love being a designer. But you hate dealing with the admin side of Freelancing. Things like: client conflicts, what questions to ask when a new client briefs in a project, what is the correct design procedure or how to present work that doesn't result in 100 revisions?
Then you buy the Playbook. 1. You read through the Business side of the Design section, 2. Download the resources and 3. follow the weekly emails step by step; 4. add work to your calendar pages and 5. start to use the notes pages and guided project prompts.
You feel relaxed. You take the information and adapt it to your lifestyle and business. Clients give the correct information, and projects run smoothly. No more countless revisions, lost notes, or forgotten projects to be invoiced. You can focus on creativity, knowing that the admin side is sorted! Your presentations are professional; your email communication is respectful, with clients honouring your business procedures.
Imagine the following:
YOU FEEL HAPPY, EMPOWERED AND
EXCITED ABOUT THE FUTURE!
FOUR MAIN CHALLENGES THE PLAYBOOK IS THERE TO HELP WITH:
Four main challenges the Playbook is there to help with:
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If you want to make your freelance business thrive, it's essential to hone your skills in the business side of design. That's where the Playbook comes in - a great resource that can help you!
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— Beverly
WOW! Thank you for the beautiful playbook, and congratulations- it is more than I expected.
Hello Designer, are you tired of feeling overwhelmed in your freelance business? Do you wish you had the experience and knowledge to create stunning designs and do the admin side of your business without stress? Look no further than The Playbook. With The Playbook, you'll have access to templates, words and emails that embody my 22 years of experience in the design industry. I want to share my knowledge with you to help strengthen and elevate our Graphic Design Industry. As I continue to learn and grow, I'll pass on that knowledge to you, so we can all operate through our creative power and stand together. Because let's face it, everything around us has been designed by a designer in some form or another. Our creativity is the backbone of any economy, and by working together, we can ensure that the Graphic Design Industry gets the love and respect it deserves.
I have also been there, uncertain, felt powerless, lost and made countless mistakes without any help!
So why wait? Join The Playbook family today and take the first step towards a stress-free, stunning creative business!
but guess what...
one difference:
You don't have to!
Learn from 22 years in the design industry! I keep it short and sweet
(I know not all of us are readers 😜);
This section covers the real-life knowledge you only learn in the trade!
Here’s What You’ll get
Book section about The business side of design
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LET'S BREAK it DOWN
- Basic Brand Strategy
- Five different Briefs
- Creative Direction Strategy
- 26 Email Script
- Hello, New Client Document
- Let's meet BRAND
- Creating your Manifesto
- Print artwork Proofing Sheet
- Project Timeline
- Proposal Document
- Status Report
- The Design Process
- Time Management
- Pricing design Sheet
Downloadables about all business docs discussed in the first section
I have printed a notebook in this format for myself for years! Now I am sharing it with you. These pages keep all project notes, procedures, and client details more neatly in one space! No more missing note pages or client contact details.
Guided notes pages
for your projects
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No matter when 2023 you want to invest in the Playbook, you start with the diary pages when you are ready. This section keeps your days organised and deadlines scheduled.
Start any time this year when you are ready; Diary pages
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Editable files in Adobe Suit to enable you to personalise all documents to your business look and feel.
INCLUDES:
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This section covers:
- Qualities of a top-rated Creative
- Fundamentals for a life-giving business
- Time Management for creatives 10 Communication
- What is a brand?
- The Design Process
- BASIC Questions to get the conversation started
- Project briefing questions
- Basic Branding Questions
- Basic General Project Questions
- Annual Report/ Publication Layout Questions
- Packaging Design Questions
- Social Media Project Questions
- How to price your project
- File Terminology and File sizes
- Before sending artwork to print –CHECKLIST
- The X-factor for Timeless Design Work
- TIPS on ANY design
- GENERAL technical details to remember
- Resources for your clients
- Your Business Manifesto
Helps you keep the admin together
How would it feel to...
Lists of questions that makes EVERY project have almost NO revisions
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HAVE ONE TOOL THAT
Diary pages to keep to-do's and deadlines in one space And keep task-anxiety out of your life!
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Notes pages keeping client details and project notes together
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Downloads to streamline the business
side of design
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Weekly emails that guide you through all the info discussed
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However, if you're anything like me, you need help to take your superpower to the next level. You just want someone to tell you what works. This is my real-life experience in the graphic design industry, spanning 22 years. The Playbook is full of tips and procedures that you will only learn by doing the work, day by day. Now, you can learn them all, just a little bit faster!
Your talent is stronger than you think.
You're in the right place.
"This is your day. This is the time to go after it all.
— ME, YESTERDAY
One Download Link with
14 DOWNLOADABLE creative business document templates.
a 32-PAGE book section covering the business side of design in a summarised manner because i know not all of us are readers.
YOU GET ACCESS TO VIDEOS THAT GO THROUGH ALL THE TOPICS BEING COVERED IN THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN SECTION.
ONE Fun Sticker sheet
open bound to stay open where you want it with two ribbon bookmarks.
IT Comes in a beautiful KEEPSAKE BOX WITH GOLD FOIL STAMPING
Let's recap - what are you getting in ONE BOOK?
BUY NOW
Start anytime this year weekly diary pages to keep deadlines, to-do's and TASKS close by.
Design notes section, keeping client details, your ideas, notes, AND THE procedure all in one place. With guided questions to get the conversation started.
Thank you so much for the wisdom you share!
This is certainly one of the best gifts I could ask for; for so long I wished and hoped to be able to get my hands on something exactly like this and finally I own one. Thank you so much for the wisdom you share and all your time and every bit of effort and love that went into this.
It is so incredibly truly appreciated.
—Freelance Graphic Designer
Great quality, and very informative, and it will be an invaluable tool in my business going forward
— Designer
— Marisa
Your emails are super supportive. You go girl!
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A Graphic Designer turned Creative Strategic Stylist. A total Magazine and water addict. I help heart-led brands, clients, and designers show up with style and grace.
Designer of the Playbook
Nelett
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With all the digital planners, why
is this one a printed playbook?
To-Do's and Ideas?
method to the madness
We all have those days where it feels like there's just too much to do. Whether it's work tasks or personal errands, it can be tough to keep track of everything. But did you know that writing down your deadlines, to-do's and ideas can be really helpful? Research has shown that it can have significant psychological benefits. Here are three major ones:
Increased Productivity, creativity and Reduced Stress
1. REDUCE TASK-anxiety
One of the main benefits of writing down our tasks and deadlines is that it increases our productivity. When we have a clear list of what we need to do, we are less likely to forget important tasks or feel overwhelmed by the amount of work we need to complete.
This can help reduce stress levels and allow us to approach tasks in a more organised and efficient manner. Additionally, crossing off completed tasks on a to-do list can give us a sense of accomplishment, which can further boost our motivation to complete even more tasks.
2. Improved Mental Clarity and Creativity
In addition to increasing productivity, writing down our ideas can have significant benefits for our mental clarity and creativity. When we have an idea or thought, writing it down can help us to clarify and solidify it in our minds. This can lead to a better understanding of our own thoughts and can even spark new ideas or creative solutions to problems.
Furthermore, the act of physically writing down our ideas can help us to better retain and remember them, which can be especially helpful when brainstorming for a project or trying to come up with new ideas for work.
3. Enhanced Goal-Setting and Time Management
Finally, writing down our deadlines and to-do's can also help us to set and achieve our goals more effectively. By breaking down larger goals into smaller, more manageable tasks, we can approach them in a more organized and strategic manner. This can help us to better prioritize our time and resources, which can ultimately lead to more successful outcomes. Additionally, writing down deadlines can help us to hold ourselves accountable and ensure that we are staying on track to meet our goals.
Writing down our to-dos is a habit worth practising
Creating a very life-changing habit.
Building a system that will streamlines the business side of design.
Attracting your dream clients and working on projects that light you up.
Building a dream design business
Creating and sustaining processes and systems for added efficiency and profitability.
Feeling more balanced, and rested, and in alignment with what you're wanting to create for your life.
Finding time to do what you love most and saying no to the rest.
If you want THIS to be the year that you *finally* commit to:
BUY NOW
HAVING THE ADMIN SIDE OF YOUR FREELANCE BUSINESS SORTED ALLOWS YOU TO ONLY FOCUS ON WHAT YOU LOVE - DESIGN
CREATIVITY back
guarantee
100%
This for you if:
desire certainty in your business
YOu Don't like learning
want to be great at design and the business side of design.
YOU'RE NOT WILLING TO DO THE WORK AND LOOKING FOR A QUICK FIX
KNOWING being part of a tribe of like-minded designers is what grows our industry better for all designers
It's probably
for you if...
YOU DON'T want a life-giving business
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It's probably
for you if...
Let’s Do This Thing!
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
in what programme is the downloadable TEMPLATES?
All templates have been exported in Adobe Suit programmes, Illustrator, Indesign and Acrobat.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what currency is the book sold in?
I am in Namibia. The currency here is NAD (Namibian Dollar) - use this tool to work out the exchange rate.
DO YOU courier world wide?
Yes, I try and get the best courier rate for the area in the world you are in.
Do I need to be a designer to own the book?
Interestingly, the book is loved by people working with designers, from brand strategists, architects, copywriters and marketing agencies.
I am a student; WILL this work for me?
Yes! Without a doubt! The information, structure, and weekly emails are designed to help you in any season of your journey.
Will the book come out every year?
Yes, this is a yearly edition. The design industry changes so fast that I will update yearly and incorporate new working methods as trends evolve.
CAn I start anytime in the year?
Without a doubt, yes. The Diary pages are marked from 1 January to 31 December, BUT investing in yourself is a personal decision. The Playbook is ready for you whenever you are ready to leap! You can use it anytime during the year, whenever you are ready.
The Journey is the destination - design your life moment by moment. This tool is there to help you work towards an extraordinary life in a creative business.
I completely understand. Every dollar invested in your business is an important one!
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