How to Brief a Freelance Graphic Designer: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

How to Brief a Freelance Graphic Designer: A Simple Guide
A clear and focused brief is the key to getting great results from your freelance graphic designer. From sharing your project goals to providing visual references and key content, this step-by-step guide simplifies the process to help you achieve the best outcome.
2025 Update – 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.
Memorable Freshers’ Week Branding by Augarde Design

Freshers Week is a vital moment for student unions to make a strong first impression. At Augarde Design, we specialise in crafting dynamic, memorable freshers campaign identities that capture the excitement of campus life. Our bold visuals and cohesive campaigns help student unions engage new students in Welcome Week.
More Than Stats – Creative Impact Report Design

Need a professional impact report design? At Augarde Design, I create visually engaging, data-driven reports that highlight your organisation’s achievements. Let’s make your impact stand out with custom design and infographics.
My year as a freelance designer: Highlights from last year

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 Design2022 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 […]
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.