Creative support that keeps things moving.

Sometimes you don’t need a big project, a full publication, or a glossy strategy. You just need someone to help make sense of what’s already there.

HOW CREATIVE SUPPORT WORKS

Support that fits around real work.

That might be because things are busy, messy, half-finished, or sitting in a folder called final_FINAL_v3_reallyfinal.indd.

Creative support is designed for exactly those moments.

It’s flexible, ongoing graphic design support for when you need things made, fixed, aligned, extended, or quietly sorted, without turning it into a whole production.

WAIORA HOUSE, TAUPŌ
Exhibition wall timeline design

 

THE BONBON FACTORY
Packaging design for a retail product range

 

WEDFEST 2024
Event branding and large-format billboard design.

 

NEVER QUIT INDUSTRIES
Logo and visual identity design

 

PLENTY MAGAZINE
Exhibition design exploring stories from the magazine

VIETNAM
Album artwork and vinyl packaging design

 

WEDDING INVITATION
Letterpressed suite with wax seal and gilded edges.

“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.”

— JOHN RUSKIN

So what does that look like in practice?

Creative support usually sits alongside whatever else is already going on. Internal teams. External suppliers. Ongoing comms. Half-baked ideas. Half-finished documents.

I work with the reality, not the ideal.

That might mean stepping into something already underway, picking up existing design, or helping bring a bunch of moving parts back into line so everything feels consistent and considered again.

Creative support can look like:

  • Flyers, posters, and everyday marketing material

  • Signage and display pieces

  • Formatting and layout of reports or documents

  • Campaign or event support

  • Picking up existing design and carrying it forward

  • Keeping things consistent when multiple people are involved

  • Extra capacity when in-house teams are stretched

If it needs to be designed, tidied up, brought into line, or made to feel more considered, this is usually where it fits.

What it’s actually like working together

You won’t need to start from scratch or explain everything three times.

I’m used to stepping into work that’s already underway, getting my head around how things are done, and getting on with it. Calmly. Thoughtfully. Without drama.

The aim is to reduce mental load, not add another thing to manage.

You’ll get design that’s practical, well considered, and appropriate for how it’s actually going to be used, printed, shared, or read. No fluff. No overcomplication. And no disappearing halfway through.

This work is handled directly by me, so you’ll always know who you’re dealing with and where things are at. It tends to suit organisations who want reliable design support, without the hassle of hiring or managing another supplier.

  • "Sarah has been incredibly patient, asking the right questions to produce marketing material that is current, always thinking outside the box. No job has been too small or too big and Sarah has been accommodating, often working under tight design timeframes. I highly recommend Sarah"

    — Liz, Rhino Group

A few ways we can work together.

Creative support doesn’t come in one fixed shape. It flexes depending on what you need, how often you need it, and how your team works.

Common setups include:

  • Hourly support for ad hoc or smaller pieces of work

  • Half-day blocks when you need focused momentum

  • Ongoing support by arrangement for teams who want continuity and a familiar face.

From there, creative support usually takes one of these forms:

On-call design support

Flexible, reliable design support throughout the year.
From campaign rollouts to posters, social assets, or internal documents, you get consistent help when you need it, without locking into anything heavier than necessary.

Project-based creative

One-off projects that still need doing properly.

If you’ve got a defined piece of work or a short-term project, I’ll take it from concept through to delivery, making sure everything aligns with your brand and goals along the way.

In-house design support

An extra set of hands, minus the hiring bit.

For teams who want a consistent creative partner without bringing someone on staff. I can slot into your workflow, work alongside your team, and handle the design side so things keep moving without added pressure.

Why this tends to work so well

A lot of people come to creative support because they want flexibility without chaos.

Starting this way means we can work out what’s actually needed, adjust as things evolve, and avoid over-engineering the solution.

It’s support that meets you where you are, and grows with the work as it takes shape.

Common questions.

  • Yes. If you have brand guidelines or templates in place, I can follow them closely. If things are a bit looser, I can help tidy and refine what you’ve got so everything stays consistent.

  • Yes. I can be client-facing or work behind the scenes. I regularly support marketing managers, comms teams, directors and internal stakeholders who need design help.

  • Design support for campaigns, documents, reports, social media, internal comms, flyers, posters, web graphics, merchandise, small publications, and general production design.

    If it needs to be designed, tidied up, or brought into line, this is usually where it fits.

  • Smaller pieces can often be picked up within a few days. Larger projects or ongoing support are scheduled to suit your workflow and priorities.

  • No. Creative support is often used when things are still taking shape. We can start with what’s clear and work things out as we go.

  • I’m happy to provide quotes once I’ve seen a bit of detail. This applies whether it’s a one-off task, a short project, or ongoing creative support. Even small pieces of work can vary depending on files, formats, timelines, and intended use.
    Submitting a brief helps me give you an accurate, considered quote.

Tell me about your project

Let’s make your next project feel easier.

A bit of context is usually all that’s needed to work out whether this is the right fit, and what the next step should be.

Submit a Brief

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