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
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
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
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
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.