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Design isn’t about getting it right the first time, it’s about recognizing what feels right and refining until it is right.

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”

~ Scott Adams, Creator of Dilbert

Branding, Graphic Design, & Website Services for San Diego Businesses

Your vision deserves to be brought to life. As a dedicated freelance graphic designer and branding specialist in San Diego, I offer tailored services whether you’re starting small or refining what you already have. These standalone branding and design services let us focus on exactly what you need to connect with your local audience.

Looking for something more comprehensive? Take a look at my curated Design Packages packed with services at a discounted rate.

Custom Logo Design & Visual Branding

Let’s bring your vision to life with logo design San Diego businesses trust, creating visuals that reflect your story and connect with the customers you want to reach locally.

New Logo Design – Starting at $875

Timeline: 7-10 business days

Receive a custom-designed logo, built to act as the foundation for your brand identity. Each custom logo design includes:

  • A discovery session to discuss business goals and aesthetic preferences
  • 2-3 Initial concepts to choose from
  • 1 Primary logo + 1 variation (additional variations $150/ea.)

Variations

Once you’ve selected a final concept, I will create one or more of the following variations based on your business needs to allow for maximum flexibility:

  • Horizontal layout for tight vertical spaces
  • Vertical layout for tight horizontal spaces
  • Compressed or simplified version for smaller applications
  • Simple icon or favicon for smaller applications

Revisions

Your feedback is essential in fine-tuning the logo to your liking, so each new logo package includes:

  • 2 rounds of concept revisions
  • 1 round of refinement on the final selection and variations

Need more revisions? Additional rounds available at $75 per round.

What You’ll Receive

 Files delivered in multiple formats for all digital and print applications:

  • Vector files (AI, PDF, EPS, SVG)
  • Web-ready files (JPG, PNG with white background, PNG with transparent background)
Logo Refresh & Vectorization (Existing Logo) – Starting at $425

Timeline: 3-5 business days

Perfect for businesses with existing logos needing a facelift. Whether you have a vectorized logo that needs some fine tuning, or you’re starting with a flat, blurry JPEG, each logo refresh includes:

  • A discovery session to discuss what changes or improvements you’d like to make
  • 1 Primary logo + 1 variation (additional variations $150/ea.)

Variations

Once you’re happy with the look of your updated logo, I will create one or more of the following variations based on your business needs to allow for maximum flexibility:

  • Horizontal layout for tight vertical spaces
  • Vertical layout for tight horizontal spaces
  • Compressed or simplified version for smaller applications
  • Simple icon or favicon for smaller applications

Revisions

Your feedback is essential in fine-tuning the logo to your liking, so each logo refresh includes:

  • 2 rounds of refinements on the final version and variations

Need more revisions? Additional rounds available at $75 per round.

What You’ll Receive

Files delivered in multiple formats for all digital and print applications:

  • Web-ready files (JPG, PNG with white background, PNG with transparent background)
  • Vector files (AI, PDF, EPS, SVG)
Brand Style Guide – Starting at $275

Timeline: 3-7 business days, depending on complexity

Your brand style guide ensures consistent presentation across all marketing materials and channels. The guide becomes more comprehensive with each package level.

What’s Included

Essentials

The foundation of your visual brand identity:

  • Logo usage specifications (minimum sizes, clear space)
  • Primary and secondary color palette with color codes (HEX, RGB, CMYK)
  • Typography details and basic usage guidelines

Expanded

Everything you need for consistent day-to-day application. Includes everything in Essentials plus:

  • Extended color palette with use recommendations
  • Typography hierarchy with specific size recommendations for headings and body text
  • Basic sample applications (based on your Marketing Assets selection)

Complete

Comprehensive guidance for consistent brand presentation in most contexts. Includes everything in Expanded plus:

  • Advanced typography pairing and spacing guidelines
  • Comprehensive sample applications for all marketing materials
  • Digital and print application examples showing your brand in real-world contexts

What You’ll Receive

  • PDF style guide document
  • Web-accessible style guide page added to your site (optional)

WordPress Website Design & Development Services

Custom solutions for where you are now with flexibility to grow as your business evolves. All WordPress services include a 14-Day Bug Fix Warranty with email support to address any early issues that arise.

WordPress Setup & Configuration – Starting at $895

Timeline: 5-7 business days

Whether you’re starting from scratch or launching a redesign, I’ll take care of setting up your WordPress website from the ground up. This includes:

  • Assistance with domain registration & hosting setup
  • Installation and setup of WordPress with your chosen theme
  • Configuration of core settings (site title, permalinks, timezone, etc.)
  • Creation of base pages (Home, About, Contact, etc.) and removal of default content
  • Installation & configuration of essential security, backup, and performance plugins

Premium plugins and/or themes may incur additional fees and will be discussed during our initial consultation.

Revisions

  • 1 round of adjustments to general configuration based on your feedback

What You’ll Receive

  • Fully installed and configured WordPress site
  • Base pages set up and ready for design or content input
  • Essential plugins installed and configured
  • Security, backup and performance settings in place
New WordPress Page – Starting at $375 per page

Timeline: 3-5 business days first page (+1 business day each additional)

We’ll discuss the page addition you’d like to make to your site, and I will:

  • Create a wireframe mockup showing your content structure and flow
  • Build out your new custom page
  • Ensure the page is fully optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile viewing
  • Includes installation and setup of plugins essential to page functionality

Premium plugins, stock assets, or complex layout requirements may incur additional fees and will be discussed during our initial consultation.

What Counts as a Page?

Standard pages such as Home, About, Services, Contact, Blog, Portfolio homepage, and individual service pages each count as one page.

Revisions

  • 1 round of wireframe concept revisions before development
  • 1 round of minor content adjustments after development

What You’ll Receive

  • An integrated, mobile-responsive page
  • Wireframe mockup (PDF)
SEO Essentials Setup – Starting at $325

Timeline: 1-2 business days

Set your site up with foundation-level optimization to ensure it meets basic search engine requirements.

What’s Included

  • Installation and configuration of free Yoast SEO or AIOSEO SEO plugin
  • Optimization of meta titles and descriptions for each page (3-5 pages)
  • Proper image alt text setup for accessibility and SEO
  • Basic site structure optimization
  • Recommendations for next steps

Additional Pages: $75 per page beyond the included 5 pages.

Analytics & Tracking Setup – Starting at $295

Timeline: 1-2 business days

Take advantage of Google’s powerful data tracking capabilities and get a deep understanding of how your visitors are finding you and what you can do to turn them into customers.

What’s Included

  • Google Analytics setup and configuration
  • Google Search Console setup and verification
  • Recommendations for next steps
WordPress Maintenance – $95/month

Service Schedule: Monthly (3-month minimum)

Perfect for small business websites with basic functionality. Keep your WordPress website secure, updated, and performing at its best with my proactive maintenance services.

What’s Included:

  • WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates
  • Weekly off-site backups
  • Monthly security scan
  • 30 minutes of content updates/changes
  • Basic performance optimization
  • Monthly site health report

UX/UI Design

Professional design services that enhance user experience and interface aesthetics to create engaging, intuitive digital experiences.

Website Design – Starting at $1275

Timeline: 7-10 business days

Custom website interface design optimized for an intuitive user experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, and designed according to your development constraints.

What’s Included:

  • Wireframing for site structure and user flow
  • Pixel-perfect visual design for 3 key website pages
  • Basic style guide for consistent design implementation
  • Design asset library for developer handoff

Additional Pages: $295 per page beyond the included 3 pages

Revisions

  • 2 rounds of concept revisions
  • 1 round of refinement on final designs

What You’ll Receive

  • An integrated, mobile-responsive page
  • Source design files (Figma or PSD)
  • Developer-ready assets
  • Style guide documentation (Figma, Adobe XD, or PDF)
Wireframing & Prototyping – Starting at $975

Timeline: 5-7 business days

Low to medium fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes to validate your digital product concept before full-scale development.

What’s Included

  • Information architecture planning
  • Wireframes for up to 3 key screens/pages
  • Basic click-through prototype for user testing
  • Design specifications for developers

Additional Pages: $225 per page beyond the included 3 pages

Revisions

  • 2 rounds of wireframe revisions
  • 1 round of prototype refinement

What You’ll Receive

  • Wireframe source files (Figma or PSD)
  • Interactive prototype link (Figma)
  • Developer notes for implementation
Usability Audit – $475

Timeline: 3-5 business days

Comprehensive review of your existing website with actionable recommendations to improve user experience and conversion rates. Perfect for landing page optimization, conversion funnel optimization, and improving user engagement.

What’s Included

  • Heuristic evaluation based on UX best practices
  • User flow analysis and optimization
  • Content hierarchy assessment
  • Accessibility compliance review
  • Mobile responsiveness testing

What You’ll Receive

  • Detailed audit report with prioritized recommendations
  • Annotated screenshots highlighting problem areas
  • 45-minute review session to discuss findings


Content Sourcing & Creation

Professional content development that combines human expertise with AI efficiency to help you connect with your audience without the frustration of starting from scratch.

Image Sourcing & Creation – Starting at $295

Timeline: 3-5 business days

Professional visual content sourcing and creation to enhance your brand’s visual storytelling across all platforms.

What’s Included:

  • Visual strategy consultation (30 minutes)
  • Curated selection of images aligned with your brand
  • Custom AI-generated imagery for unique visual needs
  • Comprehensive licensing guidance and documentation

Service Options:

Option 1: Image Curation & Research — $295

  • Research and selection of 10-15 free stock images/icons/illustrations
  • All images pre-vetted for commercial licensing
  • Organized asset library with metadata and usage recommendations

Add premium stock options research for $75 (purchase costs not included)

Option 2: AI-Assisted Image Creation — $325

  • Creation of 5-7 custom AI-generated images
  • Professional prompt engineering and image refinement
  • All images optimized for your specific usage needs
  • Full commercial usage rights included

Option 3: Complete Visual Package — $525

  • Combined services from Options 1 & 2
  • Integrated visual strategy document
  • Basic style guide for future image selection consistency

Premium Asset Handling (Choose One):

  • Consultation Only: I provide watermarked comps and direct purchase links for you to license directly ($0)
  • Purchase Management: I handle licensing on your behalf with separate reimbursement for actual costs (+ $25 admin fee)
  • All-Inclusive: Premium licenses included in package price (custom quote based on specific needs)

Revisions:

  • 1 round of selection revisions

What You’ll Receive:

  • Complete digital asset library with organized files
  • Licensing documentation for all provided assets
  • Usage recommendations for each visual asset
  • Resource guide for future self-sourcing
AI-Assisted Copywriting – Starting at $275

Timeline: 3-5 business days

Professional content development leveraging AI technology combined with strategic guidance and expert refinement to create compelling copy tailored to your brand voice.

What’s Included:

  • Content strategy consultation (30 minutes)
  • Professional prompt engineering and AI management
  • Expert editing and refinement of AI-generated content
  • Brand voice alignment and consistency check

Service Options:

  • Website Copy Package (up to 5 pages) — $475
  • Blog Post Creation (1,000-1,500 words) — $275
  • Email Sequence (series of 3-5 emails) — $325
  • Product Descriptions (batch of 5-10) — $295
  • Social Media Content (batch of 14 posts) — $325

Revisions:

  • 2 rounds of content revisions

Additional revisions available at $75 per round.

What You’ll Receive:

  • Polished, ready-to-publish content files
  • Content strategy recommendations document
  • Basic SEO optimization for relevant keywords
  • Style guidelines for maintaining a consistent voice in future content

All prices are subject to change without notice and are not binding to any party until confirmed in writing . Updated 05/09/2025

Not Sure Where to Start?

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation and we’ll craft a plan that makes sense for where you are right now, and where you want to go.

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