Hello, we are Kris & Donna—designers, educators and mentors. We are your guides to building a successful graphic design business.
We believe there has never been a better time to be a graphic designer! It’s absolutely
possible, right now, to become exactly the kind of designer you always dreamed of being—
producing work that inspires you, empowers you and lights you up.
With an entrepreneurial mindset, the right systems, and the know-how to steer around the roadblocks, you can grow your business into precisely the creative, exciting, dynamic
enterprise you always wanted it to be. We’re here to teach you how
Looking to build confidence and handle clients with ease? Head to our design business resources shop and discover all the goodness.
Listen to the Design & Prosper podcast, where Kris and Donna chat all things graphic design business. We’ve got so many tips and tricks to guide and support you.
Confused about pricing your work or how to respond to tricky clients? Head to our freebies page because we have some awesome FREE resources for you!
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WE CAN HELP
We’ve got the resources, experience and supportive creative community to help you hit the ground running with your graphic design business. You don’t need to feel lost. You are not alone in this.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS
The Design & Prosper Academy is THE business course for graphic designers. Receive comprehensive resources, strategy + community!
You feel like you’re a hamster in a wheel, working so hard but not getting anywhere
You’re having trouble getting consistent leads or attracting the clients you want to work with
You’re having client problems on repeat and they are driving you crazy
You’re not reaching your turnover or profit goals
You feel overwhelmed by your business and almost ready to give up and just go and get a job somewhere
WE’VE GOT YOU—WE CAN HELP
AS GRAPHIC DESIGN BUSINESS EXPERTS, WE will guide you every step of the way
You’re in the right place
if you feel the following:
We’re here to help you eliminate overwhelm, create abundance and experience freedom. Helping you LOVE your business.
You know there has to be a better way to do this but you just don’t know where to begin
How to price your design projects
Pricing can feel so hard, right? We’ve broken down the steps for you in this helpful pricing guide for graphic designers.
Client changes suck scripts
We’ve got you covered with helpful scripts to use when tricky clients ask for changes. Now you'll know exactly what to say!
Client portal template
This free template will help you deliver a headache-free project management experience for your clients with ease.
Want free resources? Check out these design business goodies.
Join us for our podcast!
EP 21 // 10 ways designers can make more money...now!
EP 35 // Done is better than perfect: the mantra every design studio needs
EP 37 // Ditch the Dirty F WorD in your design business
Tune in to our regular chats where we unpack all kinds of ways to help you thrive in your graphic design business. Here are some of Kris & Don's most popular episodes:
“Nicely Said”
Client Script Kit
$100 USD
We’ve got 40 scripts so you’ll know exactly what to say when clients throw tricky problems your way.
Creating Original
Logo Concepts
$100 USD
Uplevel your logo concept process (and your confidence!) with this jam-packed design skills training.
Typographic
Pairings Workshop
$75 USD
We'll unveil the mysteries of pairing suitable fonts together so they work harmoniously and with impact.
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Our shop is now open—we’ve got the design business resources to help you feel more confident and handle clients with ease.
“Working with Kris & Donna as design business mentors has been the single most beneficial investment I’ve made for my business over the last 20 years...”
Sara Bowers, Graphic Designer and business owner | Studio 8
I was struggling with overwhelm, working too hard and not feeling as though I could get my head above water. I also lacked the confidence to be charging what I was worth. In the most nurturing and holistic way, they helped me through a complete re-work of my business strategies and systems and a whole new re-brand and vision for Studio 8.
It was a lot of intense work, but so so well worth it. Thank you a million Kris and Donna! You’ve helped transform my business to something that I am so proud of. I know my mentoring relationship will continue and I am so thrilled to see even more progress.