Creative support for arts, culture and live experiences

Catlips Creative is a one stop design partner for organisations who care about how things look and how they feel.

From brand refreshes and campaigns to that last minute flyer, I join up your print, digital and motion so your audiences get a clear, consistent experience at every touchpoint.

Every project starts with listening, a bit of curiosity and a lot of practical know how.

Rates reflect professional creative support with sector expertise, rapid turnaround and strategic insight – not just production time.

Branding and identity systems

More than a logo, less than a 400 page manual.

Your logo is not your brand. It is the tip of the iceberg. I help you build the visual system around it so your organisation looks confident, recognisable and consistent, whether you are on a poster site, in a gallery or in someone’s inbox.

Includes:

  • Brand audits and visual refreshes
  • New logos and visual identities
  • Colour, type and layout systems
  • Brand guidelines and toolkits for your team
  • Sub brands for seasons, festivals and projects
Your logo is not your brand.
Whether it’s a simple logo refresh, a complete visual identity overhaul or a deep dive into your brand values, I can help you express your best side and help you do you. Very demure. Very mindful.

Campaigns and communications

From first teaser to final thank you.

Got a show, festival, exhibition or appeal to shout about? I develop visual campaigns that work across posters, screens, socials and signage, so your message lands in the right place with the right people.

I can plug into your existing marketing team or act as your design department on call.

Includes:

  • Campaign concepts and visual hooks
  • Key art and hero visuals
  • Artwork for press, print and outdoor
  • Social media and email graphics
  • Templates for in house content creation
Exhibition guides, corporate hire brochures, annual reports, patrons’ handbooks… You don’t want to be juggling all that kind of information in Word. Let Catlips Creative craft you something that shows you mean business.
Rack ’em up! Or hand ‘em out. Your call. Just call in a loud and friendly tone!
Leaflets don’t have to be flat! Have an idea or seen something different you like? Let’s chat!
Whether it’s making your online shop pictures shine, removing that pesky mic stand that someone left in-shot, or compensating for that weird colour light the interactives are shining on the models, most photos could use a little TLC. 

I will not use image manipulation to deceive or to change history. I may make an exception to this if cute toy dinosaurs are involved.

Digital and motion

Design that moves with your audience.

Your audiences are scrolling, swiping and streaming. I create motion graphics and digital assets that feel at home on stage screens, foyer displays and tiny phone browsers.

From subtle animated stings to full length edits, everything is designed to be clear, legible and on brand.

Includes:

  • Motion graphics for events and socials
  • Video editing, versioning and captioning
  • Animations for exhibitions and installations
  • Screen content for venues and museums
  • 3D visuals and animated renders
Does your venue have digital signage? Non-standard sizes? Something you can’t quite re-purpose those social ads for? Or just out of date? Let me knock it into shape for you! Whether it’s updating content or creating new - don’t let your walls be dull!
Large scale or small. Whether it’s on the street, in a museum exhibition or in the theatre foyer, I can edit and format your content for any display
Vertical, horizontal, square. Stage, screen or mobile.
Just filmed your latest production? Whether it’s a documentary, ballet show or a production of Hamlet starring farmyard animals, I can create professionally designed cards or scrolling credits to showcase your cast and crew and even those sponsor and funder logos you forgot about! Let the good times roll!

Print, exhibitions and environments

Tactile, legible and production ready.

Print is not dead. It is in your visitors’ hands, on your foyer walls and wrapped around your building. I design printed and environmental graphics that respect your content, your audience and your budget.

I am comfortable working with fabric, vinyl, foamex and everything in between, and I can liaise directly with your printers and fabricators if needed.

Includes:

  • Posters, flyers and leaflets
  • Brochures, catalogues and booklets
  • Maps, wayfinding and visitor guides
  • Display boards, panels and labels
  • Pull ups, banners and large format graphics
Sometimes you just want something that’s big, cheap and simple and won’t blow away in the wind. No problem. No job is too big or too small and sometimes they’re both!
Whether it’s at a trade show or in an exhibition space, it’s all about creating a sense of place while communicating information clearly. It’s also about measuring everything at least three times.
Rack ’em up! Or hand ‘em out. Your call. Just call in a loud and friendly tone!
Leaflets don’t have to be flat! Have an idea or seen something different you like? Let’s chat!

Retainers and ongoing support

Consistent creative help without an in house team.

If you have a steady flow of design work across the year, a Catlips retainer can keep everything joined up and moving smoothly. You get priority support, predictable costs and someone who already knows your audiences, brand and quirks.

Pick the level that suits your workload, and adjust as you go.

Includes:

  • Kitten, Mouser and Tiger retainer packages
  • Monthly or quarterly billing
  • Flexible hours for busy seasons
  • Ongoing advice on workflows and tools

Choose the package that fits your workload — all include priority booking, flexible hours and monthly billing.

How I work

How working with Catlips Creative feels

Most projects follow three simple phases:

Listen and clarify

We talk about what you are trying to achieve, who it is for and what you already have. I can review existing materials and suggest where design can make the biggest difference.

Design and refine

I explore options, share clear drafts and explain the thinking behind them. You get space to respond and plenty of room for questions.

Deliver and support

I supply print ready files, digital assets and templates in the formats you need. Where useful, I can create simple guides or short walkthroughs for your team.

Ready to chat about a project, campaign or ongoing support?