Wheelhouse
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Howdy and welcome. Got a design project? Nice! If it gets designed I can handle it and am happy to tag in.
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Let's go over your brand or project and discuss the goals you have in mind. We can identify micro areas of change that have macro impact.
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Messaging and visuals have to peacefully coexist. The more they align, the better they'll work for you. Consider me their wrangler.
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Design thinking is how the best brands figure stuff out. Not just design - all the stuffs. Innovative thinking leads to the gold.
Michael Palatnek
“Nissa is a tremendous partner. She’s creative, detail-oriented, and easy to work with–delivering tremendous work. She’s our go-to whenever we need anything design/branding-wise.”
Terry O’Neal
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nissa and Blugray since 2010 across more than eight brands. The attention to detail, organization and follow through is matched only by the level of creativity.”
Hue Lien Duxbury
“Nissa helped us evolve our branding in a way that is fresh and inviting over the past two years. I’m particularly proud of the clinic frontage graphics and interior wall murals she created for us – they have elevated our brand and beautified our clinics.”
FAQ
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Logos, marketing materials, websites, decks, brand creation and refreshes, digital content, etc.
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I don’t adhere to a strict 9 - 5, but I also fully believe in balance. The work gets done on time and I’m generally reachable as needed.
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I use google drive for proofing and file transfer. It’s proven to be the easiest method for both sides to stay current, communicate effectively and have one source of truth.
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Generally I work in blocks of prepaid time tracked against an hourly rate. There are outliers like flat rate billing from time to time—unique projects get unique attention as needed.
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That depends on both of us. The more buttoned up we can be from the get-go, the more efficient the process. Rush projects do come up, and I embrace the challenge when I can swing it.
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Estimate is an educated guess based on the info presented. It is not a locked in value. Quote is its counterpart—a set, agreed upon rate. Most of my work is estimated to cover unforeseen factors like changes in scope.
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Ah yes… this guy. Basically it’s showing the work to many people who all have their own unique opinions. The design version of too many cooks in the kitchen.
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Vanilla—I'm a connoisseur. A close second would be superman. YUMMM.
And you?
