Process
(aka Flight Path)
A successful journey always starts with a plan, which is why my graphic design process is built around a clear understanding of your goals. I use a tried-and-tested work process that makes it easy for both of us to journey through your branding project with minimal challenges and stress. By aligning your business strategy with functional visual communication from day one, we remove the guesswork and focus purely on what works for your market.
Why a Structured Graphic Design Process Matters for Small Businesses
While every mission is unique, our general flight path stays the same for every project to ensure we reach our targeted destination timeously and without any unnecessary detours.
Using a structured plan helps to guide every step of the creative journey and keeps both of us accountable so that your project deadline is met. It also serves to keep you informed every step of the way. You are a vital part of the crew, so you will never be left in the dark about what the next step in the development cycle is.
Our graphic design process isn’t about throwing random ideas at the wall to see what sticks. Instead, we take a detailed look into your business. Depending on where you are in your business journey, this might mean conducting a thorough brand audit of your existing visuals to see what can be salvaged and improved, rather than wastefully starting from scratch.
From there, we map out the strategy and begin building your custom visuals. This ensures the project for your small business is delivered a versatile, cohesive set of design assets, from logos to marketing graphics, that you can deploy confidently across all your platforms.
Here’s exactly how our strategic journey looks from navigation to landing.

Navigation
You make contact.
We discuss your needs.
Costs are established.
Proforma invoice is issued.

Onboarding
50% Deposit is paid.
Optional discovery call.
Questions/Questionnaire.
Clarify process and timelines.

Blast Off
Conceptualisation process.
Design starts.
Submission of concepts or proofs.
You send feedback.

Cruising
Any adjustments are made.
New proofs are submitted.
You check them and respond.
Design/s are approved.

Landing
Final invoice is sent.
You make final payment.
End files are prepared.

Offboarding
End files are released or added
to your client portal for access.
