A visual designer for agencies.

A lot of agency projects get most of the way there and then stall on the visual side. The build works. The content is solid. But the type sizes clash, the grid does not line up, or the colours are fighting each other instead of working together. That is the gap I fill. I offer visual design support to small agencies, either as an ongoing retainer or as one-off help when a project needs it.

What I cover

I studied visual design with the Interaction Design Foundation and passed the assessment with 93%. The course covered typography, colour theory, visual principles and elements, and grid systems. That is the toolkit I bring to your projects.

In practice, this might mean:

  • Reviewing a client's design before it goes live and flagging what is not working
  • Building a visual identity from scratch for one of your client projects, including colour palette, type choices and grid
  • Acting as a second pair of eyes mid project, when something feels off but nobody can say why
  • Fixing the small things that quietly undermine good work, like inconsistent spacing, clashing fonts or a colour palette that has grown out of control
Andrew Backhouse

How we work together

Some agencies want this on tap. Others need help with one project and nothing more. I offer both.

Retainer. £575 a month, minimum six month contract. This gives you ongoing access for reviews, builds and second opinions across your client work. We agree the exact scope on a call, based on how much support you need.

Ad hoc. £275 a day for stand-alone jobs. No contract. Useful if you just need one project sorted.

Working with agencies

I already work this way with Telescopic, supporting their design lead with visual design and UI.

That is the kind of relationship I am looking for. You stay focused on your clients. I make sure the visual side holds up.

My services

I build websites for small businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations.

Web design

I design clean, high-performing sites that build trust, load fast and drive results. Based in Harrogate, I help brands grow with WordPress website design that converts clicks in to clients and leads.

Website management

Hosting, security, updates and optimisation - so you can focus on running your business. I handle all of it for a fixed monthly price - and there's a real person to call if something goes wrong.

Redesigns

I redesign WordPress websites at a fixed price, keeping what works and replacing what doesn't.

Website audit

Not sure why your website isn't working as hard as it should? I look at what's working and what isn't.

Websites for startups

Built on WordPress, priced at a fixed rate, handed over with either a short video guide or ongoing help.