since 2020 on Upwork (view our
profile here), and now we're accepting
new clients independently if you
didn't discover us originally through Upwork
(if so, we have to work with you there)
When you hire DesignMind, you’re not
only getting exceptional graphic design work,
you’re also buying back your time. They have
a remarkable ability to fill in the gaps and
quickly understand the vision for a project,
often delivering exactly what you had in mind
with very little direction. Just as importantly,
we trust them completely which is critical
in our business. Their professionalism,
reliability, and attention to detail have made
them an invaluable partner to our firm.
Sean Hennigan
Managing Partner
TWS Advisory
since 2020 on Upwork (view our profile here), and now we're
accepting new clients independently if you didn't discover us originally
through Upwork (if so we have to work with you there)
When you hire DesignMind, you’re not only getting exceptional graphic design
work, you’re also buying back your time. They have a remarkable ability to fill
in the gaps and quickly understand the vision for a project, often delivering exactly
what you had in mind with very little direction. Just as importantly, we
trust them completely which is critical in our business. Their professionalism,
reliability, and attention to detail have made them an invaluable partner to our firm.
Sean Hennigan
Managing Partner TWS Advisory
portfolio
Please keep in mind that the look & feel of each sample was determined by unique requirements. We’ll cater materials that we create for you,
to your desired style.
a few portfolio examples
Please keep in mind that the look & feel of each sample was determined by unique requirements.
We’ll cater materials that we create for you, to your desired style.
things that we create
Advertising
Brochures
Business Marketing
Campaign Materials
Event Materials
Flyers
Handouts
Mass Mailings
Postcards
Pricing Boards
Trade Show Displays / Backdrops
Tri-Folds
Signage
Banners / Headers
Digital Collages
Digital Web Ads
Email Designs
Google Business Profile
Icons
Illustrations
Interactive Guides
Product Catalogs
Social Media Posts
Web Elements
Website Layout Design (no coding)
Booklets
Books
eBooks
Journals
Manuals
Pamphlets
Reports
Textbooks
White Papers
Company Forms
Company Procedures
Document Production Automation
Letterhead & Business Stationary
Menus
Playbooks
Presentations
Business Cards
Gift Certificates
Inserts for Packaging
Window / Counter Designs
We have expertise in common programs including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Word, Excel,
and Google Sheets. We're also knowledgeable in Google Slides, Canva, and Powerpoint.
Additional Offerings: We also bring joy to monotony - office work / organization / communications / processing
data / home-related tasks that can be done remote / systemizing any set up or repeated processes / etc
what we create
Booklets
Books
eBooks
Journals
Manuals
Pamphlets
Reports
Textbooks
White Papers
Company Forms
Company Procedures
Document Automation
Menus
Playbooks
Presentations
Business Stationary
and Letterhead
Business Cards
Gift Certificates
Advertising
Inserts for Packaging
Brochures
Window / Counter Designs
Business Marketing
Campaign Materials
Event Materials
Flyers
Handouts
Mass Mailings
Postcards
Icons
Pricing Boards
Interactive Guides
Trade Show Displays
and Backdrops
Signage
Tri-Folds
Banners / Headers
Digital Collages
Digital Web Ads
Email Designs
Google Business Profile
Illustrations
Product Catalogs
Social Media Posts
Web Elements
Website Layout Design
(no coding)
We have expertise in common programs
including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop,
Word, Excel, and Google Sheets. We're also knowledgeable in Google Slides, Canva,
and Powerpoint.
a little bit about us
Graphic Designer
Automation Engineer
Creative Director & Designer
Project Manager
Between us, we have 22 years of combined industry experience. Liza received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Parsons in New York, and Tim has an artistic and engineering background that he's been developing through professional work for many years. We truly enjoy collaborating and form a strong unit that has maintained success and stood the test of time. We're open communicators who authentically care about people, we go the extra mile with our craft, and are able to handle increases in workload as required.
about us
Creative Director & Designer
Project Manager
Graphic Designer
Automation Engineer
Between us, we have 22 years of combined industry experience. Liza received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Parsons in New York, and Tim has an artistic and engineering background that he's been developing through professional work for many years. We truly enjoy collaborating and form a strong unit that has maintained success and stood the test of time. We're open communicators who authentically care about people, we go the extra mile with our craft, and are able to handle increases in workload as required.
how we use artificial intelligence
The relationship we all have with Al is changing quickly,
and it's important for us to communicate about it
We use AI for research, learning,
and better understanding certain things
(in both work & daily life).
AI tools assist us in drafting
agreements/administrative and official
documents (like contracts), however
everything is reviewed, edited and finalized
by the two of us.
Some of the licensed stock photography and
visual elements we use may be AI-generated,
though we also often add our human touch.
AI helps us efficiently handle tasks like
expanding the edges of pictures (though
please note we do not use AI to create our
own faces and/or identities to represent us).
Our conversational words are us.
If we’re communicating with you, it’s
a real human interaction. If we’re
referencing something we asked AI about
in our message, we’ll always tell you.
The creative iteration of making
designs is done by us.
We appreciate AI’s ability to expand
possibilities in the world, while also wanting
to remain connected to that which makes
us human. Creativity comes from the soul
and it’s a big part of life that we enjoy.
Currently, layout is done by hand directly by us.
If we ever collaborate with AI on layouts in the
future, we will remain at the helm of the
creation process and apply our experience to
make the artistic decisions that result in a
polished, balanced design.
how we use
artificial intelligence
The relationship we all have with Al is
changing quickly, and it's important for us
to communicate about it
We use AI for research, learning,
and better understanding certain things
(in both work & daily life).
AI tools assist us in drafting
agreements/administrative and official
documents (like contracts), however
everything is reviewed, edited and finalized
by the two of us.
Some of the licensed stock photography and
visual elements we use may be AI-generated,
though we also often add our human touch.
AI helps us efficiently handle tasks like
expanding the edges of pictures (though
please note we do not use AI to create our
own faces and/or identities to represent us).
Our conversational words are us.
If we’re communicating with you, it’s
a real human interaction. If we’re
referencing something we asked AI about
in our message, we’ll always tell you.
The creative iteration of making
designs is done by us.
We appreciate AI’s ability to expand
possibilities in the world, while also wanting
to remain connected to that which makes
us human. Creativity comes from the soul
and it’s a big part of life that we enjoy.
Currently, layout is done by hand directly by us.
If we ever collaborate with AI on layouts in the
future, we will remain at the helm of the
creation process and apply our experience to
make the artistic decisions that result in a
polished, balanced design.
frequently asked questions
frequently
asked questions
We collaborate on creative art and design elements, while also contributing with unique independent strengths. Tim enjoys setting up files and automations, while Liza likes to iterate on the look & feel of the style. We both have that creative eye and share graphic design work, we're both systems-thinkers, and stay updated with the tasks we have on the table together. Liza takes care of communications though we are both in the loop with client interactions. Bringing projects to life together is something that has brought much joy to many pieces over the years, for both our clients and ourselves.
For any request or edit to be considered received on a given day, it must be submitted to the job queue in the designated tracking sheet by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Requests submitted after 5:00 PM will be officially logged as received at 9:00 AM on the following day.
If needed, you may pause at any time for up to 30 consecutive calendar days. Remaining unused paid days pause, and the billing cycle shifts forward upon reactivation if you choose to renew. Pauses exceeding 30 days result in automatic cancellation. If you need to cancel at any time, or cancel while paused, or your 30-day pause expires, then a pro-rated percentage/partial refund is given by calculating the number of remaining days in your month's subscription that are unused (starting the following day if cancelled between 9am-5pm EST, which also applies to pauses). Then multiplying by 75%. The 25% is retained by DesignMind LLC to account for the commitment of reserved capacity. When you purchase a prepaid monthly subscription, you have secured our time for that month of deliverables.
No. Towards the end of your month subscription, we'll reach out to extend the option of continuing your subscription for another month if you'd like.
After payment is completed, copyright ownership of the completed design transfers to you for commercial use. While you own the rights to the finished custom design, any third-party stock assets used within the project (such as stock photography, fonts, or icons) remain the property of their original creators (even if edited by us since we typically customize them). Because of these third-party licenses, the final design cannot be registered as a trademark or claimed as entirely exclusive artwork. These assets are licensed specifically for use within this final design and cannot be extracted, separated, or used independently from the file we provide. If you need source files there are compliance restrictions on what can be included, please reach out for more info or refer to the Terms & Conditions. If you require visuals that can be used in a trademarked work or other specific applications, we can create them from scratch instead or explore other options - please reach out and let us know your goals so we can guide accordingly.
We are W-9 independent contractors, though we have experience integrating into existing workflows through Slack or Asana etc and operate as an extension of your current team.
Yes, we're happy to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before discussing your project. If you need a NDA but don't have one prepared, just let us know and we can provide a template. We respect your privacy and intellectual property.
Please reach out to us with details of how we can support you with any project via the contact section below or the WhatsApp chat button in the bottom right corner of your screen, and we'll reply as soon as possible. Communication via email, WhatsApp or text message is most aligned with our work flow. If you need ongoing work, Slack is convenient too. If you prefer a call, we can schedule a time to do so. Happy to help!
We're big animal and nature lovers, enjoy music, cooking up new vegan recipes, and finding fun places to have adventures.
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creativity meets the everyday
Creative energy is everywhere.
It's the visual language of our world.
The glue that helps us understand our
surroundings and experiences.
Colors and textures have been programmed
into our brains since the dawn of time.
We're visual translators by nature.
Using our eyes, intuition, and creativity
to communicate ideas is our specialty.
You don't have to be an artist
to feel something from what you see.
Everything has an impact.
We interact with our world through
stimulation cues from our physical senses.
Where to go, what to eat, how to spend our time.
Decisions are made by instinct.
First impressions - how something looks,
sounds, and engages you, creates an experience.
Our every day moments are filled with art and design.
A leaf landing perfectly on a car becomes
a welcomed pause for a busy mind.
Rocks turn into sculptures.
Lighting changes your mood.
Architecture reaches beyond function and you're flying
down a flight of bright stairs like a link to a different world.
Afternoon sun creates lines on your jacket while
birds make shapes on a clear sky backdrop.
Campfires hypnotize the primal part of our spirit.
Fresh wind, orange glow, rippling waves of warmth.
Movement, color, form, sensation, impact.
It's all around us, all the time.
creativity meets the everyday
Creative energy is everywhere.
It's the visual language of our world.
The glue that helps us understand our
surroundings and experiences.
Colors and textures have been programmed
into our brains since the dawn of time.
We're visual translators by nature.
Using our eyes, intuition, and creativity
to communicate ideas is our specialty.
You don't have to be an artist
to feel something from what you see.
Everything has an impact.
We interact with our world through
stimulation cues from our physical senses.
Where to go, what to eat, how to spend our time.
Decisions are made by instinct.
First impressions - how something looks,
sounds, and engages you, creates an experience.
Our every day moments are filled with art and design.
A leaf landing perfectly on a car becomes
a welcomed pause for a busy mind.
Rocks turn into sculptures.
Lighting changes your mood.
Architecture reaches beyond function and you're flying
down a flight of bright stairs like a link to a different world.
Afternoon sun creates lines on your jacket while
birds make shapes on a clear sky backdrop.
Campfires hypnotize the primal part of our spirit.
Fresh wind, orange glow, rippling waves of warmth.
Movement, color, form, sensation, impact.
It's all around us, all the time.
3: Establish Style
If applicable, we run a small amount of initial
work past you depending on project size
2: Easy Request Tracking Spreadsheet
Place multiple requests into the shared
Google Sheet (we’ll divide any large requests
into multiple tasks in the queue for you and
then get started on the first one)
1: Setup
Choose which subscription aligns
with your goals, process payment for
one month in full, and we will begin
working (every month you have the
option to continue services if you’d like
to – there’s no automatic billing)
6: Final Revisions
Same as revisions above (in #4)
4: Revisions
Completed as a separate task on the
Request Tracking Sheet (placed into
priority order). If it is brief, such as a simple
text swap or color change, it will likely be
returned in under 2 business days.
5: Remaining Work
Completed in one or more 2 business day
cycles (depending on project size) by 5pm
EST on average, and once delivered we
move onto the next task
7: Final Version(s)
Delivered via email or Slack on average
in 2 business days by 5pm EST, and then
we move onto the next task in the queue
process
Fixed Price or Hourly
1: Base Quote
Once we have a basic understanding
of your project, we provide a quote that
covers the core design work outlined
below (excluding edits)
2: Setup
Options: Payment in full, or installments
(with 25% upfront and remaining
payments due as work is delivered)
3: Establish Style
We run a small amount of initial work
past you depending on project size
4: Revisions
Changes made can either be tracked
hourly during implementation, or quoted
as a flat fee beforehand
5: Remaining Work
Completed in one round or multiple
depending on project size
6: Final Revisions
Same as revisions above (in #4)
7: Final Version
Receive your deliverables
via email or Slack
Additional offerings:
We can also assist with a range
of organizational/admin/office projects
at $35/hour. Separately, creative
feedback sessions (consulting
conversations around your or your
team’s creative work to build
understanding) are offered with Liza
as 30 minute sessions for $40.
Prepaid Monthly Subscriptions
1: Setup
Adjust the subscription amount up
or down according to your needs, process payment for one month in full, and we will begin working (every month you have the option to continue services if you’d like to – there’s no automatic billing)
2: Easy Request
Tracking Spreadsheet
Place multiple requests into the shared Google Sheet (we’ll divide
any large requests into multiple
tasks in the queue for you and then
get started on the first one)
3: Establish Style
If applicable, we run a small amount
of initial work past you depending
on project size
4: Revisions
Completed as a separate task on
the Request Tracking Sheet (placed
into priority order). If it is brief, such
as a simple text swap or color
change, it will likely be returned in
under 2 business days.
5: Remaining Work
Completed in one or more 2
business day cycles (depending
on project size) by 5pm EST on
average, and once delivered
we move onto the next task
6: Final Revisions
Same as revisions above (in #4)
7: Final Version(s)
Delivered via email or Slack on
average in 2 business days by 5pm
EST, and then we move onto the
next task in the queue
Kindly have your first request prepared
before you process payment so we can
get started right away for you.
Have more questions?
Please submit your question in our Contact section, review our FAQs, or click the chat button in the lower right corner with your specific ponderings.
what to expect once we begin
Fixed Price or Hourly
1: Base Quote
Once we have a basic understanding
of your project, we provide a quote that
covers the core design work outlined
below (excluding edits)
2: Setup
Options: Payment in full, or installments
(with 25% upfront and remaining
payments due as work is delivered)
3: Establish Style
We run a small amount of initial work
past you depending on project size
4: Revisions
Changes made can either be tracked
hourly during implementation, or quoted
as a flat fee beforehand
5: Remaining Work
Completed in one round or multiple
depending on project size
6: Final Revisions
Same as revisions above (in #4)
7: Final Version
Receive your deliverables
via email or Slack
Additional offerings:
We can also assist with a range
of organizational/admin/office projects
at $35/hour. Separately, creative
feedback sessions (consulting
conversations around your or your
team’s creative work to build
understanding) are offered with Liza
as 30 minute sessions for $40.
Prepaid Monthly Subscription
1: Setup
Choose if you want your subscription to be bigger or smaller according to your needs, process payment for one month in full, and we will begin working (every month you have the option to continue services if you’d like to – there’s no automatic billing)
2: Easy Request Tracking Spreadsheet
Place multiple requests into the shared
Google Sheet (we’ll divide any large requests
into multiple tasks in the queue for you and
then get started on the first one)
3: Establish Style
If applicable, we run a small amount of initial
work past you depending on project size
4: Revisions
Completed as a separate task on the
Request Tracking Sheet (placed into
priority order). If it is brief, such as a simple
text swap or color change, it will likely be
returned in under 2 business days.
5: Remaining Work
Completed in one or more 2 business day
cycles (depending on project size) by 5pm
EST on average, and once delivered we
move onto the next task
6: Final Revisions
Same as revisions above (in #4)
7: Final Version(s)
Delivered via email or Slack on average
in 2 business days by 5pm EST, and then
we move onto the next task in the queue
Kindly have your first request prepared
before you process payment so we can
get started right away for you.
Have more questions?
Please submit your question in our Contact section, review our FAQs, or click the chat button in the lower right corner with your specific ponderings.
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