Hi! I'm Anne- The Printy Bird. I am a creative branding expert who loves helping brands stand out and connect with their audience. I bring a personable approach to every project, creating unique, authentic identities that truly reflect your business.
20+ Years of Experience
Bachelor of Science- Web Design and Development
TECHNICAL SKILLS :
Adobe Creative Suite
Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign- Vector based designs ensure quality at any size
Canva
Mastery of tool to facilitate client editing & creation- ensures brand consistency after handoff
Web Design & Development
Knowledge of HTML/CSS to ensure designs are optimized for web
Print Production
Understanding of printing processes, file setup, and production methods for high-quality prints
STRATEGIC SKILLS :
What this means for your brand-
Brand Strategy Development
Working with clients to create a long-term vision for their brand, focusing on brand positioning, target audience, and competitive analysis
Clear Brand Vision & Recognizability
Creative Direction
Leading the overall creative vision for projects, ensuring all elements align with the brand's goals and identity
Tailored, Creative Direction
Market & Trend Research
Understanding current design trends, consumer behavior, and industry movements to inform design decisions and keep brands relevant
Informed, Innovative Designs
Visual Storytelling
Using design to tell a story about the brand, engaging audiences emotionally and connecting with them on a deeper level
Emotional Connection
Brand Messaging & Voice
Developing and visually expressing consistent messaging that reflects the brand's tone and values across all materials
Consistent, Authentic Messaging
Brand Consistency
Ensuring that all design elements are cohesive across different platforms, from social media & websites to print materials & packaging
Unified Message & Experience
DESIGN SKILLS :
Brand Identity Design
Crafting logos, typography, color schemes, and visual elements that communicate a brand's unique identity​​​
What this means for your brand :
Memorable Visuals
Typography
Expertise in selecting, pairing, and manipulating fonts to enhance a brand's voice​​​
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What this means for your brand :
Refined Brand Voice
Color Theory
Understanding how colors influence mood, perception and brand recognition​​​
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What this means for your brand :
Emotional Impact
Illustration
Creating custom illustrations that align with brand identity and story​​​
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What this means for your brand :
Branded Storytelling
Print Design
Designing marketing materials such as brochures, posters, packaging, etc with an eye for print standards​​​
What this means for your brand :
Effective Print Materials
Digital Design
Designing branded assets for websites, mobile apps, social media and email newsletters​​​
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What this means for your brand :
Brand Recognition
Photo Edit / Retouch
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Expertise in manipulating and enhancing photographs to match the visual tone of the brand​​​
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What this means for your brand :
Polished Visuals
UX / UI Design
Designing intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user experience across digital platforms​​​
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What this means for your brand :
Streamlined Experience
Motion Graphics
Creating simple animations of logo or other assets to enhance brand's memorability & message​​​
What this means for your brand :
Attention-Getting Assets
Other Details
Boston Baked Beans Okay, have you tried these in the last decade!? These sugary and salty reddish brownish bits are delicious.
Dr Pepper Zero This drink is the nectar of the gods... and do not confuse it with the monstrosity of a beverage- Diet Dr Pepper. Blech.
Good & Plenty Again, these little babies are completely underrated- as I'm typing this I am realizing my soul belongs to a 97 year old woman.
Kitsch Holiday Some people- my kids included, think this is a scary Santa, but I just think he is so cool! One of my favorite things to do is hunt for kitschy vintage holiday items- especially for Halloween or Christmas.
* I love random things- like this mouse pin!
Peony / Pink Peonies are my favorite flower and pink is my favorite color- this is an arrangement made from the peonies in my yard!
Derry Girls... this show is hilarious and heartwarming- don't watch if you have sensitive ears. :) I also love Schitt's Creek, Malcolm in the Middle, Kath & Kim (USA and AUS versions!) and Gavin & Stacey.
Cemeteries I love going to cemeteries and looking at the headstones. It's so disappointing how a lot of headstones now are just so basic- a generic image of a deer to represent someone's life!? I would love to design headstones. Anyhoo, this gorgeous headstone is at St. Peter's Church in Liverpool. If you're a Beatles fan you know which classic tune it inspired!
Arsenal FC A highlight of any trip to London is a chance to watch an Arsenal match!