My year as a freelance designer: Highlights from 2023
My year as a freelance designer:Highlights from 2023 2023 marks my third year freelancing full time as a graphic designer. It’s been a big year for Augarde Design. I’m really proud of everything I’ve achieved this year, and wanted to use this space to share some of my business highlights – and some personal ones […]
5 ways to use your branding that you haven’t thought of yet
I’m here to recommend some of the most useful free design, illustration and photography resources online. I’m here to recommend some of the most useful free design, illustration and photography resources online.
Accessible Third-Sector Graphic Design: Tips for Color, Font, and Layout
Make your third-sector graphic design more accessible with these tips for colour, font,and layout There are around 350,000 people legally registered as sight impaired (partially sighted) and severely sight impaired (blind) in the UK alone. Whether you rely on digital campaigns or a mixture of digital and print, it’s incredibly important for charities, in particular, […]
Augarde Design is hiring a Creative Assistant
Augarde Design is hiring a Creative Assistant Applications for this role are now closed. Creative Assistant wanted! Hello, I’m Jess. I’m a freelance graphic designer working with not-for-profit and education-focused organisations, and sustainable businesses. I’m looking for a freelance part-time Creative Assistant to support day-to-day operations and graphic design projects at Augarde Design. This role would […]
Augarde Design – 2022 in Review
Augarde Design 2022 in Review Hello 2023. January, while not my favourite month, can be a great time for introspection and learning. I like to do a review of the year past, and I thought I would share some of the highlights. As I’m well into year two of running my freelance graphic design business […]
The Best Free Creative Resources for your Not-for-Profit or Charity
I’m here to recommend some of the most useful free design, illustration and photography resources online. I’m here to recommend some of the most useful free design, illustration and photography resources online.
How a freelance graphic designer can help your organisation thrive
Have you been toying with the idea of adding a freelance graphic designer to your team? Whether on retainer, or on a more flexible basis – there are many benefits to working with a local freelance designer.
Successful Impact Report Design – Tips for Organisations & Sustainable Businesses
Impact reports are a fantastic way to showcase the good things your business is doing! Here are some pointers to make sure it’s the best it can be.
Going Green – Sustainable Printing Tips for Not-for-Profits
Going Green Sustainable Printing Tips for Not-for-Profits You’re about to launch a new print campaign showcasing some of the incredible work your not-for-profit is doing – how exciting! But, like many of us, you might be wondering whether there’s room to make some sustainable changes to your business practices. Luckily for you, I’ve compiled some […]
Five things I’ve learned as a creative freelancer this year
Five things I learned as a creative freelancer in 2021 2021 has been my first full year running my own business. I’ve learned a lot, and I’m looking forward to continuing to learn and grow my business as a freelance graphic designer in 2022! Here are just a few of things I learned this […]
