Let’s Collaborate!

Creative collaboration that keeps your business flowing, so you can spend more time on the work and life you love.

You’re a wellness-based, creative or multi-passionate brand who needs consistent design and copy support, without the stop-start of one-off projects.

This is for you if you’re looking for a creative partner who understands your brand, works alongside you each month, and helps you bring your ideas to life quickly and seamlessly.

Sound like you?

Great… let’s have a chat!

Working together over time means I can get to know your brand inside out, so our work flows faster and more intuitively.

Retainer clients benefit from:

  • More fluid, efficient collaboration (no starting from scratch each time).

  • Better value (because I can work faster once I know your brand).

  • Priority access to my time and attention.

I offer two flexible ways to collaborate, depending on the style of ongoing support you’d most benefit from:

Monthly Design Day

£600 per month (£200 saving vs a regular Design Day)

Each month we’ll have one focussed Design Day plus a wrap-up day to finalise everything within 48 hours.

  • Kick off with a monthly brainstorm call to set priorities

  • 10–12 hours of creative work at an agreed time during the month, where we’ll work collaboratively throughout the day.

  • Option for extra Design Days* at your discounted client rate whenever you need them.

Who’s this best for? If you prefer working in short, powerful bursts to tackle everything in one go. It’s a focussed collaborative approach over a 2-days. Ideal for brands who want an efficient “hit list” tackled each month or a project turned around quickly.

Weekly Creative Support

£1000 per month (£600 saving vs two regular Design Days)

Ongoing weekly design and copy support, it’s just like having me on your team.

  • 5–6 hours of support spread across each week (based on a 4wk month).

  • Monthly goals set together, with fluid progress throughout.

  • Communication via email and Voxer voice notes.

  • Option for extra focussed Design Days* at your discounted client rate whenever you need them.

Who’s this best for? Brands who prefer a steady rhythm and need more consistent support on new and ongoing projects. Great for recurring tasks or longer-term development.

How it works…

We’ll begin with a one-month trial to lay the foundations, with the intention to continue as a six month agreement (reviewed every six months). Invoices are sent monthly.

I only collaborate with businesses I genuinely believe in - wellness-led, creative, adventurous brands whose values align with mine. That’s why the retainer service is intentionally limited for a select number of clients at any one time. When we work together, you’re not just “booking design time”, you’re getting a partner who’s invested in your vision.

*What is a ‘Design Day’?

Think of it as a creative partnership in turbo mode. One day, total focus, design and copy tasks big or small and a big tick off your design hit list. >>> read more about Design Days here.

What can we work together on?

Here are some ideas, but feel free to throw me your own too!

  • Simple text base logos
    Brand refresh
    Brand/mood board
    Image sourcing, curation and selection
    Social media graphics

  • Mockup images (e.g a book cover)
    Flyers/leaflets/brochures
    Front covers
    Workbooks
    Ebooks
    Planners
    Note cards
    Business cards
    Print ready files

  • Copywriting and content creation
    Proof reading/editing
    Blog post content
    Newsletter content
    Co-creation brainstorm session
    Copy Creation Call

  • Websites updates, modifications and tweaks
    Updating website branding or imagery
    Adding extra website pages
    Adding website shop product listings
    A simple one-page website

    Please note: These website specific tasks relate to Squarespace websites only.

  • Photoshop image edits
    Enhancing photos
    Product photography
    Food Photography

Examples of previous design work…

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Why work with me?

Hi, I’m Jo — quietly unconventional, multi-passionate, and building a life far from ordinary. On the surface, I’m your average introvert-next-door, but in reality? I’m a late-diagnosed ADHDer, multi-biz owner of over a decade, massive chocolate lover and currently living nomadically from my self-built camper van — creating from mountains, coastlines and coffee shops across the UK and Europe.

As well as currently offering design and copy services, I single handedly launched and ran all aspects of my health food business Boost Your Bowl (formally Wholeplus) from 2013 until 2022. I have also been a blogger and food photographer since 2011, writing for my own and others platforms. My blog was called ‘Including Cake’.

So I know what it's like to be in your shoes, when you wear all the hats and know you need to delegate the tasks that just aren’t your sweet spot, but in a way that is simple, clear and affordable.

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Feedback from clients:

“Jo has completed a number of design projects for me and also assisted with changes at short notice. She effectively communicated throughout the project and the results are always wonderful to open. Her style is professional, vibrant and fresh. Additionally, to find a creative person who also has the technical knowledge is a rare find. The designs that Jo creates serve to make my company's marketing strategies professional and ultimately successful." - Olivia Beardsmore - Empowerment Event Organiser

“We have loved collaborating with Jo, she is excellent at understanding what’s required from a new recipe, visual shot or ebook for a brand and works hard to produce exactly what’s required for her clients” - Julie, RealFoodSource 

“I had you in my mind, I trust you, you have such a good eye for design, you’re honest and you a great writer too. You’re seeing things ahead of me and coming up with solutions that I haven’t yet seen.” - Leila, branding client

"Having worked with Jo for over 3 years now, she is one of our trusted 'go to's' for recipe and menu innovation, her genuine passion for all things healthy sit well with Nourish and has been key in helping us direct our menu offering to customers. In addition, Jo has been incredible when it comes to food photography for our menus. Jo has also been great as a sounding board and will be happy to give creative input from menu development through to delivery"  -  David @ Nourish Restaurants