I design websites, logos, magazines, letterheads, business cards and more
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Services
design capabilities
logo design
Your logo identifies you by use of a mark or symbol and is probably the most important thing to you, your product or company other than your name! I design imaginative clear and distinctive logos (new or a refresh) at an affordable cost to help get you noticed.
graphic design
Eye-catching graphic design to give you a professional look across your brand. I can design everything from business cards, letterheads, brochures/flyers, event posters through to magazines, newsletters and more.
web design
I design professional websites that are creative, simple and clean to ensure that your website stands out. My specialty are one page websites that make a great showoff for you, your product or company.
Portfolio
Please find below a selection of my work I've done - everything from invitation design, logo design, magazine design, brochure design, poster design through to web design.
Services: Logo and Business Card Design
Services: Logo and Business Card Design
Services: Magazine Design
Services: Magazine Design
Services: Magazine Design
Services: Magazine Design
Services: Poster Design
Services: Graphic and/or Web Design
Services: Logo and Flyer Design
Services: Brochure Design
Services: Stationery Design
Services: Postcard Design
Services: Logo and Business Card Design
Services: Map/Guide Design
Services: Invitation Design
Services: Travel brochures converted to app format via Adobe Digitial Publishing Suite.
Services: Logo Design
about me
Working from my home studio allows me the opportunity to offer competitive rates lower than rates charged by large design studios.
I offer small businesses the advantage of not having to pay a monthly salary for an in-house designer, but just paying for work as and when needed. I am happy too work at your place or mine.
Skill Set
More About me
When I am not dreaming up ideas for a logo design, doodling on paper napkins, or working on my latest web project you will find me outdoors on the back of a cruiser motorcycle, mountain biking, in a movie theatre or enjoying a good laugh at a live comedy event or indoors binge watching the latest foreign crime drama and hanging out with my two four legged feline friends Mowgli and Oskar and feeding my chocolate and caffeine addictions.
work experience
FREELANCE MAC OPERATOR
Jan 2008 PresentHelen Scott Design
Contract magazine design, logo creation, corporate identity packages, self promotional items, poster design, wedding invitation design, advertisement design ...
magazine designer
Jan 2007 Dec 2007Motomedia Ltd - Nz Cargo & NZ Rush Hour Magazines
Launched and designed 2 start-up magazines from concept to completion, including all cover design, page-layouts and advertisements (working with Advertising Sales Representative to assure client satisfaction), in house marketing and promotional pieces, media kits, and various other special projects.
MAGAZINE DESIGNER
May 2013 Jun 2014Adrenalin Publishing - 4x4WD, Company Vehicle and Motor Equipment News Magazines
Design and layout magazines from flat plan to final art ready to despatch to printers and produce marketing material and promotional material
Education
Diploma of multi media
2002National College of Design and Technology
Certificate in Computer Graphic Design
Jan 2007 1988Auckland Technical Institute
testimonials
Below are a few testimonials from client's who were kind enough to comment on their experience working with me. Just click on a name to see what they have said.
We choose Helen Scott Design to design our revamped logo as we received prompt and ease of communication from Helen. Also the fact that she was interested in assisting small business.
The logo design Helen developed for us was amazing. She listened to what we were looking for and came up with some great concepts. She is very easy to deal with and would definitely recommend.
Pleasure doing business with you and thanks so much for doing this promptly, I really appreciate it because I was pushed for time.
I was surprised how much I liked the logo I chose because I didn't have that look in my mind but it's what I wanted. I feel it's fresh and contemporary and getting away from that cutsie baby look which I find so boring and done to death. So I'm delighted with what you did, I have steadily grown to love it more and more each day.
We have worked with Helen on a number of projects over the last few years, and have been delighted with both the work ethic and the finished results.
The logo, corporate branding, and stationery Helen designed for us suited our needs perfectly and articulated the concept behind our company. We would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Helen to others, in fact we already have.
We have worked with Helen on all our promotional materials for our current subscription series concerts including a brochure, posters and newspaper advertising. We were delighted with the results.
The designs were very professional, sharp, and clean. Exactly what we were looking for.
We have worked with Helen on all our Helen was quick to put her stamp on the publication and played a major part in the redesign .... a dedicated, hard working and creative member of staff with a good sense of humour.
Helen was charged with the redesign of the magazine .... the strong circulation growth was a testament to Helen's design skills.
I worked with Helen at Adrenalin Publishing for the greater part of 2006, where she was the senior designer and I was editor of New Zealand Four Wheel Drive and Sport Vehicles (NZ4WD) and Diesel Industry News (DIN) magazines.
I worked very closely with Helen, who was not only skilled and talented but also tolerant and able to absorb the huge stresses placed upon her. Her creative skills saw her redesign NZ 4WD and create DIN from scratch. During the period immediately following her re-design of NZ4WD, news-stand sales increased and I received many favourable letters from readers.
I was always pleased with her creative input and particularly her efforts to provide creative alternatives for a particular story or feature. It is her even temperament and willingness to go the extra mile when under extreme deadline pressure when we were working long hours (usually my fault) that particularly made this stressful time more bearable. For that I am particularly grateful. I have no hesitation in recommending Helen to any prospective employer or client and I am pleased to act as a referee.
Prices
Number one question to any freelance designer: What is your flat rate for this project? The answer: it depends.
I have set out below how much I charge for certain services. These are an example only to give you an idea of the range pricing, and are no guarantee of an actual cost. Actual costs depend on every design requirements. If you have a project that is not shown below, get in touch and I'll do my best to give you a quote.
LOGO PACKAGE ONE
If you're on a tight budget or already have a logo design concept in mind.
- 1 initial concept on a 7 day turnaround*
- Includes 2 rounds of changes to chosen concept*
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I compile all design files (eg. .eps, .png, . jpg, and .pdf) and send via email or Dropbox.
- Assistance with printing can be arranged at a cost.
LOGO PACKAGE TWO
If you looking for a top-quality professional logo (with a couple pf concepts to choose from) at an affordable cost; or if you have some ideas but need help to bring them to life.
- 3 initial concepts on a 10 day turnaround*
- Includes 2 rounds of changes to chosen concept*
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I compile all design files (eg. .eps, .png, jpg, and .pdf) and send via email or Dropbox.
- Assistance with printing can be arranged at a cost.
START UP AND GO PACKAGE
This package is ideal for a new or revamped business; or anyone wanting to get a creative logo, business card and letterhead design to choose from.
- logo design: 3 initial concepts*
- letterhead and business card design: 2 initial concepts*
- Includes 2 of hours changes to each chosen concept*
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I compile all design files (eg. .eps, .png, jpg, and .pdf) and send via email or Dropbox.
- Assistance with printing can be arranged at a cost.
business card design
Need a new business card designed (does not include logo design)
- 2 initial concepts on a 5 day turnaround*
- (extra names add $50.00)
- Includes 2 rounds of changes to chosen concept*
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I compile all design files (eg. .eps, .png, jpg, and .pdf) and send via email or Dropbox.
- Assistance with printing can be arranged at a cost.
letterhead design
Need a new letterhead designed?
- This option does not include logo design
- 2 initial concepts on a 5 day turnaround*
- Includes 2 rounds of changes to chosen concept*
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I compile all design files (eg. .eps, .png, jpg, and .pdf) and send via email or Dropbox.
- Assistance with printing can be arranged at a cost.
stationery design package
This package is the combination of the Business Card and Letterhead package, and gives you a discount on their combined price.
- This option does not include logo design
- 2 initial concepts of business card (extra names add $50.00) and letterhead on a 5 day turnaround*
- Includes 2 rounds of changes to chosen concept*
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I compile all design files (eg. .eps, .png, jpg, and .pdf) and send via email or Dropbox.
- Assistance with printing can be arranged at a cost.
Flyer/poster design
Do you need to showcase your services and get your message to your target audience through design.
- 1 initial concept of business card (extra names add $50.00) and letterhead on a 5 day turnaround*
- Includes 2 rounds of changes to chosen concept*
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I compile all design files (eg. .eps, .png, jpg, and .pdf) and send via email or Dropbox.
- Assistance with printing can be arranged at a cost.
MAGAZINE design
Do you have a magazine to be designed. I offer a 'pay-as-you-go' fixed price-per-page magazine design or a cost effective hourly rate ($30 per hour ono) if I work at your place.
- Includes an initial design, artwork production, photo retouching, layout and prepress up to print ready pdf
- Once final payment has been made a press ready pdf will be supplied via Dropbox.
- Assistance with printing can be arranged at a cost.
MAGAZINE ADVERTISING design
Do you require a print ad designed for a magazine or newspaper?
- 1 initial concept of on a 5 day turnaround*
- Includes 2 rounds of changes*
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I compile all design files (eg. .eps, .png, jpg, and .pdf) and send via email or Dropbox.
- Assistance with printing can be arranged at a cost.
invitation design
Do you need an eye catching invitation or announcement to draw people to your event? Weddings, birthday parties (adults and children) and more. Fore more information please visit invitationstudio.co.nz
- 1 initial concept of invitation on a 5 day turnaround*
- Includes 2 rounds of changes*
- Available in DLE, Folded DLE or square. Any number of options are available to you.
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I compile all design files (eg. .eps, .png, jpg, and .pdf) and send via email or Dropbox.
- Assistance with printing can be arranged at a cost.
website design - one page
A single page responsive website designed and built. No need to click through a bunch of pages to try to find what you are looking for, making it easier to get around on a smartphone - all you have to do is scroll! PERFECT FOR ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, PHOTOGRAPHERS OR ANY SMALL BUSINESS WITH A LOW BUDGET WHO WANT A BASIC WEB PRESENCE.
- Just email me your pictures, logo and text including contact details etc. you would like on the page.
- 1 initial concept of website, on a test site, on a 12 day turnaround*
- Includes 2 rounds of changes*
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I will upload to your web address.
- Assistance with web hosting can be arranged at a cost.
website design - 2 - 6 pages
A 2 to 6 page website designed and built.
- Just email me your pictures, logo and text including contact details etc. you would like on the page.
- 2 initial visuals of website, on a 12 day turnaround*
- Includes 2 rounds of changes* to site uploaded to a test site
- Further changes at hourly rate of $50
- Once final payment has been made, I will upload to your web address.
- Assistance with web hosting can be arranged at a cost.
WEB MAINTENANCE - PAY PER CHANGE
Keeping the content fresh and up to date keeps visitors coming back and the search engines give you a better ranking. Updates include text, photos, employee changes, etc... Just email me your pictures, and text.
- Minimum charge is 1 hour then chargeable in 30 minute increments. Only in rare occasions will you need more than an hours worth of maintenance.
- Includes 1 round of changes*
- Further changes at hourly rate of $30
graphic design - hourly rate
If you would rather pay a hourly rate, most of my services run at $50 per hour. If you would like me to work in-house at your place, I offer a discounted rate of $30 per hour, although this is negotiable depending on the design requirements.
Order Nowhow it works
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I will get you to fill out a design project brief. I'll take a look and get in touch within 48 (business) hours. Following the questionnaire and before I start any design work, I’ll get your approval on the project and its cost via a simple design agreement and 50% deposit. (If the client is overseas I will send them a polite email gently reminding them that in their case I will require payment up front.) Presently, I keep this simple. Paypal or direct bank transfer.
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After your 50% deposit is paid, I will review the brief and background material to ensure understanding of the project and your requirements. I will start brainstorming some concepts (This may take up to (2 weeks) which I will then send to you via email in PDF format.
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Go through a process of revisions. On the first proof you can make any design changes (includes layout, colour and fonts) to the layout that you require. The second proof is for further minor changes, mostly spelling and grammatical errors. Any further changes will incur additional costs, payable on completion of the job.
- Once the final design has been approved and your final payment has been received. I will deliver finished goods to you either via email or dropbox, (or alternatively delivered to a printer of your choice)