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Need a design for something really bespoke or niche?
Don’t fret, my graphic design skills can be applied to nearly anything you can think of:
I can deliver your artwork for print or digital use, and I am happy to work in any medium you choose.
Get in touch to discuss your project in more detail!
Hi, I'm Nick, Your local Design hero.
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Nick helped me with some custom illustrations for our new album covers.
The results were totally unexpected:
The posters were an instant hit, they looked so completely off the wall, the design pulled people in just to see what they were about!
Absolutely delighted with the result!
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So what do I do differently from every other web designer out there?
With over 15 years experience in the creative sector spanning architecture, product design, web design and marketing, I offer a skill set which other local designers struggle to match.
What does this mean for you? Simply put, I do it better.
My unique skill set means I don’t just design websites which looks good:
I also throw in real marketing advice to help you convert into new customers, and increase sales!
Don’t be fooled by digital villains! There will always be someone offering websites at rock bottom prices, which fails to do your business justice. That’s why I guarantee
real value at reasonable prices.
Looking professional online is the best way to impress new customers. Call me bigheaded, but I promise I will help you look the part, with design that will
knock your competitors socks off with your new website.
Every Design Hero website comes with my custom-built dashboard, a page builder, and pro widgets included as standard!
It couldn’t be easier to update your site, you can
edit pages with a simple drag and drop interface.
As an experienced web developer, I don’t use baggy, insecure plugins. Under my maintenance package I make sure your site is up to date, backed up, and your SSL Certificate is installed.
So your website is as safe as houses.
More people are browsing the web on mobile than ever before.
Did you know Google will penalize any website which isn’t mobile friendly?
That’s why I guarantee that my websites adapt to any device and screen size.
Want to get found on Google? This is where many budget web designers fall flat.
I make Search Engine Optimization a priority, so your website is fast, smooth and
optimized for Google.
Every website is different:
Do you want a simple scrolling site for a startup business, or an e-commerce booking website for your chain of hotels?
The budget of your website is determined by how much content you want to have online, and what functionality you need from your website.
Either way, the budget is within your control:
I offer a tiered fee structure so you have the flexibility to create a website that suits your budget.
Don’t forget you’ll also need an SSL Certificate, Hosting and a Domain, so remember to budget for these as well!
All of my prices are agreed upon in advance, and set out in writing.
My detailed design proposal sets out everything in detail so you’ll know exactly what you get for your money.
I understand that a website can be a large expense for a business, that’s why my design fees are split into 5 payments throughout the project.
A 20% deposit secures your place in the work schedule. The final 20% is to paid just before the site is launched.
If you decide you’d like to add to the scope of the project, or add more content to your website, that’s fine!
I will always discuss any extra costs with you in advance, so there are no surprise charges, or hidden fees.
You could get your business online in just a few weeks!
A starter website can take just a couple of weeks, while more complex sites typically take a few months.
The timeframe depends on the scale and complexity of your site.
The most important part of getting online quickly is having your content ready, and responding quickly to any queries so make sure and do your homework on time to ensure your project runs smoothly.
In a word: yes!
With every Design Hero website you have access to your own customized dashboard where you can add or edit posts. Every website also includes my pro page builder, so you can create beautiful posts, and even make your own pages.
Of course, if you don’t feel comfortable making changes I’m just a phone call away and I’m happy to make changes on your behalf.
After launch, I will teach you how to use your new website and if you have any questions I’m just a phone call away!
I also offer a maintenance and support package to take the hassle of setting up and maintaining your hosting, so you don’t need to lift a finger if you don’t want to.
Please see my hosting page for details.
All I need to get started on designing your website is your content:
This means text, images, videos, and anything else you’d like me to put on your website.
I’ll guide you through the whole process, from start to finish.
I can help you secure your domain and hosting, steer you through gathering your content, and will keep you informed on progress throughout the project.
I’ll always give you honest and practical advice about the best way to market your business online.
A 20% deposit secures your place in the work schedule, and I will get started on creating your new website right away!
So what do I do differently from every other marketing agency out there?
With over 15 years experience in the creative sector spanning architecture, product design, web design and marketing, I offer a broad skill set which other local designers struggle to match.
I bring all of your marketing activities under one roof, and every one of my clients gets superhero treatment.
You can expect simple, but practical marketing advice and solid strategy based on experience.
Grow your brand from zero to hero with marketing and branding from Design Hero.
Don’t be fooled by digital villains! There will always be someone offering marketing at rock bottom prices. Too often my clients come to me as a second attempt, having thrown away good money on bad advice.
That’s why I focus on
real value at reasonable prices.
Building a strong brand, and reaching new customers isn’t easy. It often requires getting out of your comfort zone and accepting hard truths about your business. But I’ll always give you the right advice, rather than what you want to hear!
I’ll always give you honest advice, even if you don’t want to hear it!
Let’s face it:
Marketing can be a bit wishywashy!
Technology and audiences are changing rapidly, and it’s hard to know what the right advice is.
My broad range of experience means you have the benefit of real insight.
I’ll make sure your business stands out from the competition.
Marketing and branding don’t have to break the bank: There are many marketing activities that will add value for not much investment.
It depends on what your needs are.
Do you need a simple logo for your new business idea, or a full brand with guidelines for your many employees?
That’s why Design Hero branding packages are broken down into tiers to allow you to build a brand within your budget.
For marketing activities, I can fee at an hourly rate, or with fixed fees for larger projects.
Either way, all fees will be made clear upfront and in writing.
All of my prices are discussed in advance and set out in writing,
Whilst a branding project can have a fixed fee, marketing usually consists of many different activities.
Either way, my design proposal will set out everything in detail, and a 20% deposit secures your place in the work schedule.
I will always discuss all costs with you in advance, so there are no surprise charges, or hidden fees.
Different marketing activities can take different timeframes to complete: Some are quick fixes and others require a slower pace
For brands, You could reveal your new business brand identity in as little as a week!
A basic logo design can be created in less than a week while more complex brands typically take a few weeks.
The timeframe depends on the scale and complexity of your branding project.
The most important part is responding quickly to any queries so make sure and do your homework on time to ensure your project runs smoothly!
What services don’t I offer?!
I offer a range of marketing services from the design of brand identities to targeted marketing and social media, so I can bring all of your marketing activities under one roof!
With over 15 years of experience in the creative sector spanning architecture, product design, web design and marketing, I offer a broad skill set which other local designers struggle to match.
My branding process gets to the heart of your business, learns it’s most important aspects and values and simplifies them into a clear, concise message that is conveyed to your customers through the logo, the colours, the typography and the photography.
The output depends on the budget of your branding package, however, most brands include:
All you need is a willingness to grow!
Technology and audiences are changing rapidly, and it’s hard to know what the right advice is. It often requires getting out of your comfort zone and accepting hard truths about your business.
But don’t worry: I will always guide you and give you honest and practical advice about the best way to market your business.
If you want to get started, simply pick up the phone, or send me a message!
So what do I do differently from every other graphic designer out there?
With over 15 years experience in the creative sector spanning architecture, product design, web design and marketing, I offer a skill set which other local designers struggle to match.
What does this mean for you?
It means you don’t just get a pretty picture, which fails to turn into sales.
I pair my design with the science of marketing to increase your influence and leverage more sales.
Get the edge over your competition with graphic design from Design Hero.
Don’t be fooled by digital villains! There will always be someone offering design at rock bottom prices. Beware the trap of pretty pictures that often fail to turn into sales!
That’s why I guarantee
real value at reasonable prices.
A well designed, and planned graphic can give you the extra edge and steal customers from your competition. My designs are backed by the science of marketing to help you
turn promotions into extra sales.
Your business has to move fast to stay on top of the game and beat the competition to the punch.
That’s why I offer a fast turnaround for graphic design and printing:
Get graphics and promotions designed and printed quickly.
Every design is different:
Do you want a simple set up of business cards, or a full wrap for your commercial van?
I won’t promise to be the cheapest: You will always find someone cheaper, but you get what you pay for!
But I do promise top tier, high-quality design on an affordable budget.
Either way, all of my fees are set out in advance in writing, so there are no surprises!
All of my prices are agreed upon in advance and set out in writing.
My detailed design proposal sets out everything in detail so you’ll know exactly what you get for your money.
For smaller graphic design projects I can charge an hourly rate. For larger projects, I will offer a fixed fee. A 20% deposit secures your place in the work schedule. The final balance is paid just before the artwork is sent to print.
If you decide you’d like to add to the scope of the project, or add more time for revisions and tweaks, that’s fine!
I will always discuss any extra costs with you in advance, so there are no surprise charges, or hidden fees.
Get on-demand graphic design for your promotions in just a few days!
Projects can vary depending on scope, but a set of basic business cards can take just a few days to design, plus a few days to print.
The timeframe depends on the scale and complexity of your project and design.
The most important part of progressing quickly is having your content ready, and responding quickly to any queries so make sure and do your homework on time to ensure your project runs smoothly!
I will always offer you the opportunity to make any last changes before I print or issue the completed project.
Once you are 100% happy and have signed off on the final design I will send the design to print, or issue digitally and the project is complete!
If you want to make further changes after this I’m happy to help, we can discuss creating an additional budget to make changes.
What services don’t I offer?!
I offer a range of graphic design services from the design of business cards to social assets and vehicle wraps. I can bring all of your design needs under one roof!
With over 15 years of experience in the creative sector spanning architecture, product design, web design and marketing, I offer a broad skill set which other local designers struggle to match.
In a word: Yes!
I offer large and small quantity printing for any designs that you need. I can also print if you supply your own artwork.
Hi, I'm Nick, Your local Design hero.
Fill in your details and I'll get back to you with a design quote.
Design Hero,
115 Kirkfield Gardens,
Renfrew,
PA4 8JA
