High-Level Execution. Project Completion.
You don't need a multi-week, multi-step project to get that lingering list of design needs off your plate. Whether it’s a workbook for your next launch or a month’s worth of social media content, we devote an entire Tuesday to you.
A DESIGN DAY TO
GET THINGS DONE
YOUR DESIGN DEPARTMENT
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Don’t PROCRASTINATE any longer…
You want your brand to remain cohesive as you pursue new opportunities, develop new products, and add to your business.
You've launched your brand and website and suddenly you have more clients and customers than time, more ideas for your business than space to pursue them, and you want your brand to stay polished and put together as it grows and expands to into new opportunities.
And we get it—developing your brand is just as much of an art as it was to create it in the first place. From creative direction updates to packaging, new program design to content development, the sky is the limit when it comes to expansion. We can help you get there.
What happens when a brand launch is successful? Well… it grows. And with that growth come a whole slew of new ideas.
We Saw a Need
Your business is going to grow, but you don’t have the time to do everything. You SIMPLY CAN’T do everything.
Book our creative agency at a day rate and allow us to fully support you and your business while you take a break from the pressure of decision making. We’re your creative partner, and it’s our mission to support your business at the highest level as it expands. So take back your time so you can work with more clients, run much needed errands, or spend quality time with your family. Say goodbye to the stress and overwork of trying to do it all. You're a CEO, it's time to delegate.
Working with you each month to make my ongoing projects come to life has been a total delight! Your monthly brand illustrations have brought a fresh and unique approach to elevate my content and you have such a heart of gold to serve your clients. Thank you!!
Caroline Potter, Flourish
I booked 3 clients
all with the new client guide you designed!
even trying
without
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Working with an agency that knows (and built!) your brand is a sure-fire way to get the most bang for your buck. We get it, we really do.
BETTER ROI
We’re here to support you as you continue to expand, knowing time is the most precious commodity at this level and acting fast is the name of the game.
QUICK ACTION
No waiting around for a proposal or back-and-forth about availability. Instantly check and confirm—your day is saved and on our books. You can cross this off your list.
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The Design Day Perks
Here’s why You’ll Love It.
Finally launch your creative projects so you can share them with your audience and generate leads. Revenue boost unlocked.
MAJOR RESULTS
Design Days
Built for You
As our Library of Brands has grown larger and our clients have experienced greater levels of success, we wanted to offer something that meets your more pressing needs and allows you to keep up with market opportunities in a timely manner...all without sacrificing any of the quality. Design Days are here to provide you with fresh ideas, a custom experience, and peace of mind—in pretty much no time.
We get where you’re going. Why? Because we helped you build the brand. We truly care about the outcome and success of you and your business and want to be part of how the story unfolds. No matter where your growth takes you, our team is dedicated to helping you cross big creative projects off your list and solve the biggest challenges that come from brand success. Rest easy, we’ve got you covered.
Depending on when we last worked together, we’ll need a refresher on what things look like behind the scenes. Where are your biggest pain points and growth opportunities? What do you need to accomplish during your Design Day?
Full cup of coffee in hand, your creative team will get to work on the agenda. With live reviews, video walkthroughs, and real-time updates, you’ll feel the spark of excitement as brand challenges become creative solutions ready to go to market.
We spend the entire time during your Design Day, well, designing. Following your Design Day, you will receive finalized packaged files within 24 hours. Because we don’t waste time saving file formats when we could be making significant progress on creative ideas.
We offer a 30 day support window for any questions or concerns as you begin using your new designs. Not sure where to print? Can’t figure out which file type to use? No problem, our team is here to help. And if you find you have more design needs than we could get to in a day, then half-day and second-day rates are available.
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How it Works
LAUNCH PREP
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Prior to your design day, we’ll jump on a 30-min team kick-off meeting to discuss the objectives and finalize our agenda. Our team will present some initial creative ideas and we’ll discuss where we want to take the brand during your day.
THE DESIGN DAY EXPERIENCE
DESIGN SUPPORT
DESIGN DISCOVERY
AGENDA FINALIZATION
DESIGN DAY
I was telling my husband how great I felt after our call yesterday. It’s such a sigh of relief to have help from someone as talented as you who really gets what I’m trying to do. Thank you for your ongoing support of me and my business!
Susannah Searson, She Sells
Kadie you are truly the
best!!
Just Imagine
What We Could Do Together
And so… much… more. We’ve designed book covers and magazines, created brand illustrations and client gift baskets. All it takes is a little imagination and a full creative agency to bring your vision to life.
physical collateral or merch design
Packaging FOR YOUR PRODUCT
WELCOME SEQUENCE EMAIL CAMPAIGN
Slide Decks FOR YOUR ONLINE PROGRAM
newsletter, substack or podcast design
pricing guides & proposals
social media graphics and canva templates
Here are a few ideas for what we could realistically work on during your Design Day.
PRODUCT CATALOG OR LOOKBOOK
Design Day
AVAILABILITY
Please fill out the inquiry form below with as much detail as possible so we can make sure a Design Day is best suited to your business needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can I get started?
Because we’ve already worked together, we can skip the small talk and get straight to business. We’ll establish clear goals and an agenda during your kick-off meeting and make note of opportunities to find brand alignment and expansion even beyond your initial ideas.
What if I have more work than we can do in a day?
Not sure if we can make it through the whole project in just one day? We’re pretty confident in our ability to fit a lot into a short amount of time without sacrificing any of the quality, but if you’re still needing a little extra attention or time to get through a more extensive list, we offer half-day and second-day extensions at a discounted rate.
How can I be sure this is going to be a good fit for me?
If you enjoyed the process of working with us in the past, you’re going to like where we take it from here. Chances are, you haven’t taken advantage of the full range of services we can offer, and knowing that you already enjoyed the branding process is a really good indicator that our partnership will flourish.
My project needs some copywriting help, can you do this too?
Design Days are best for clients who have "discovery materials" ready to go—meaning your copy is already written and your photos are selected. If you need some assistance curating stock images or tweaking your copy to fit the design, we can help with that too.
Will you help me come up with a concept for my newsletter?
Design Days are a "no-strategy" zone. We work with the brilliance you’ve already created to make it look professional and cohesive. Need some art direction or strategy first? Our Brand Clarity Call is a great add on to do before your Design Day.
In Full Disclosure
Your Design Day is based on reserving the studio for a full exclusive day. We spend that time ideating, designing, refining, and checking in. But there’s also opportunity to invest more in strategy and art direction.
While we try to align on a clear agenda for the day, at times you may want to pivot and spend more time in a certain area. Agendas are generally completed about 90%. There may be some projects or details that need finalizing or extra time to prepare for production.
You will always be given a full list of what’s left to complete and recommended next steps, as well as the options to add-on a half-day or second-day at discounted rate.
Let's do this!
Let's make sure...
THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED
You are able to be generally available during your Design Day from 8:00pm – 5:00pm PST for a live review, with a majority of reviews happening between 12:30 - 5pm PST.
Let's do this!
Quick little checklist to make sure your business is in the right place for a Design Day. If not, you may want to check out our Brand Clarity Call.
You have clear objectives and projects that need creative attention, and understand what’s needed in your business.
You want to be strategic with your creative budget and avoid over-investing, so you’re committed to ensuring that we have the right items on the agenda.
You want high-end design and love working with our agency. You value the collaborative approach and want to build a brand partnership.
Kadie, you have cheered me on, continue to come up with new ideas to move things forward, and I never would have been able to build this business without you. Mudtown looks so professional and I’m proud of the brand we’ve created.
Beth Smith, Mudtown Pottery
Kadie is both AND and always had the to get back on track when I felt stuck.
perfect idea
creative
business savvy
Deciding on a Design Day
A peek behind the screen
Our standard hourly rate is $250 per hour. By booking a Design Day, you receive 8 hours of dedicated design and creative direction for nearly half the price. We trade the long-term project management of a traditional contract for the efficiency of a single, focused day. Extended payment plan is available for a small upcharge.
investment / $1200 USD
Realistic expectations are essential here. We’re still committed to high-end creative production, and avoid hurrying through a project just to beat the clock. Some projects will require more than one Design Day or a bit of additional work to follow, but we promise to bring up any initial concerns during your kick-off meeting and diligently do our best, and most efficient, work.
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If nothing available works for your needs, get in touch at hello@dropcapdesign.com with your interest and a couple of dates that work for you and we'd be happy to see what we can make happen.
AVAILABILITY
BRAND clarity
Not sure where to start?
You don’t have to tell us twice—starting and running a business is hard work. There are endless opportunities to expand, teams to build, revenue to manage, and content to create. You need… something. But you’re not entirely sure what it is. A Brand Clarity Call will take full inventory of your brand online and show you were to get started first.
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