Work directly with Rachael, an award-winning Print & Pattern Designer & Creative Director, supported by Kelly, Studio Manager & Multidisciplinary Designer, to gain clarity, direction & momentum in your creative career. This is a bespoke, highly personalised coaching experience designed to support creatives at every stage, from artists & designers to photographers & illustrators. The result; thoughtful, honest guidance tailored to you & your work.
With a global career spanning design, licensing & creative direction, & as former Co-Founder & Lead Instructor of Make it in Design, where she taught over 40,000 creatives across 100+ countries, Rachael brings a wealth of real industry experience to every session. She is also the bestselling author of Power Up Your Creativity & is known for her consistently 5-star client feedback & an abundance of creative success stories across her global community.
Each session is carefully prepared; with a pre-session questionnaire & review of any materials you choose to share from your portfolio to your website & social media. We are focused on ensuring our time together is focused, relevant & impactful. Following your session, you’ll receive a personalised follow-up from Kelly, including key insights & supporting resources, so you can move forward with confidence.
Not sure how we can help or curious about availability? Get in touch! We’d love to chat about how we can support you.
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“it was really beneficial to speak to someone like-minded and to someone who has been there at the beginning and come out the other end a success! I still often think back to the call and read the notes I took - such an invaluable business tool!”
- Natasha Rowarth
“Not only did she provide practical advice (she really does know her stuff!), but she was also super encouraging and really helped to boost my confidence. Her passion for helping other creatives to succeed in their chosen path was evident throughout our whole conversation. I don't think I've ever known any professional to be so generous with their time and knowledge.”
- Cat Christopherson
“Rachael was really encouraging […] and she gave me some invaluable advice […] It's an absolute treat to have the opportunity to pick the brains of someone who has achieved such a lot and is willing to share her knowledge. Don’t hesitate to book yourself in for a chat if you’re looking to progress your career.”
- Catherine Worsley
“exceeded my expectations! Rachael not only answered my many questions, she gave me a great boost of confidence […]. The information Rachael shared left me much better prepared to exhibit. The time we spent together was fun, encouraging and ever so worthwhile!”
- Deborah Payne
“I started my day today in a most splendid way with receiving such sage advise, directions on which action steps to take first with my art licensing career. I can highly recommend a coaching session […]. Having a live one-on-one Coaching Session with one of your top mentors is super thrilling and worth every bit. I’m still squealing with joy over here I tell you!”
- Leah Quinn
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A look through your portfolio & advice on anything you are struggling with, what could be missing, what could be worked on, with practical & actionable ideas for what your next steps might be. For a more detailed & in-depth look at your portfolio check out our Individual Portfolio Reviews service.
Do you find yourself lacking confidence on how to use colour with your designs or brand? Rachael can boost that confidence as well as offering her top tips for creating palettes & using colour effectively within your work. You will leave the session feeling impatient to get started using more colour!
Get insightful tips on setting up your business on or offline, understanding contracts, self-marketing & promotion, designing a website, multiple income streams & more. Rachael’s nearly two decades of experience can help you upgrade your business to its maximum potential.
Want to start a product line but don’t have a clue how to start? Confused about how to sell your work online? Overwhelmed by the print on demand options out there? Rachael can help guide you through the process, leaving you feeling eager to start working on your next collection.
Want to get into licensing? Is freelancing for you? Don’t know what rates to charge or how royalties work? Want to work from home but not sure how to start? Rachael can advise from years of experience & aid you in finding the best avenue for creative success.
Finding yourself stuck & uninspired? Rachael can help with ideas on how to find inspiration & gain back that creative spark so that you can translate it into your design work with renewed confidence & fresh ideas.
Feeling not so confident with your design choices & overwhelmed by the possibilities? Rachael can intuitively help you with tips to gain back your design confidence so that you can get back to doing what you love.
Struggling on how to work with product templates? Unsure of which printers are good & confused by all the confusing jargon that manufacturers & printers use? Rachael can help break down the process, explain terms & share her many industry contacts.
We know that promoting yourself & your work can often leave you feeling uncomfortable & like an imposter. Rachael can show you ways to market yourself authentically, in a modern & approachable way, that captures the attention of the right audience.
A creative career is typically a singular pursuit & without the accountability of a boss or colleague, we can often find ourselves procrastinating. Rachael can help you clarify your goals, keep you focused on your vision & find tailored methods to keep you motivated.
£199 = one online session for one hour PLUS so much more…
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Due to ongoing studio work & high demand, availability is limited to ensure each session is given the time & care it deserves. Rachael is currently available*:
We ask that you provide dates at least one week ahead to allow us time to organise your session.
1 Online Session = 1 hour but also includes:
*Dates & times are in UK (GMT) time & it is your responsibility to find out when this would be in your own time zone. Please do take into account when clocks go backwards or forwards in the UK. We can move your session to another month on request.
Once you have purchased you will be directed to an online booking form where you will be asked to provide 3 preferred dates & times (if you have booked more than one session then please email your preferred dates & times to [email protected]). Please fill this is as soon as it is recieved. We will always try to provide you with your first choice of date & time unless that session is no longer available or Rachael has other commitments at that time.
To book your 1 hour session/s via Microsoft Teams* please choose from the monthly options currently available in our shop. Once you have purchased you will be directed to an online booking form. On the form you will need to fill out the topics you would like to cover in your session, your 3 preferred dates & times & additional information. We ask that you provide dates at least one week ahead to allow us time to organise your session. Please fill this out asap. You will also be contacted by Kelly via email within 3 working days, which will contain extra information about your session, to confirm your date & time, & to ask if there is anything you want to send in before the session. Rachael will then send a meeting link latest within 24 hours of your booking.
If you have not received emails from us do make sure to check your spam/junk folder & mark our email [email protected] as a safe sender.
*If you would prefer to use another call method we will try to accommodate this. Rachael reserves the right to change & move the dates she is available if there are any unforeseen circumstances
With Rachael you will never be made to feel rushed. She is very generous with her time & when needed will sometimes provide extra complimentary time so that you will get the very most out of your session.
The team will be in touch with a comprehensive follow up including bonus resources, contacts, discounts from us & our creative partners, & any additional follow up support discussed in your session.
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