In their words
Rachel is a unicorn – that rare combination of creative talent and strategic thinking. She has an innate ability to grasp the vaguest brief and turn it into a polished and professional piece. Rachel has a deep knowledge of how the NGP sector works and what will make compelling communications for donors and audiences. She also has an incredible business acumen and the ability to identify possibilities beyond your initial thinking. I continue to use Rachel on my projects and strongly recommend her to my clients.
Rachel is that rare designer that does three things extremely well. She meets the brief, every time, on time, under budget. She then tells you why the brief was pretty rubbish in the first place and shows you an even better solution to your problem. And finally, she throws in something left field that you wished you had thought of in the first place. Rachel is the living proof that 'creativity' is possibly the only sustainable competitive advantage in the workplace, and what's more, she has a passion for sharing that creativity to all those around her.
She is tireless and thinks things through. She has an eye for detail and looks at the whole brand, not just the piece. She has worked across all of our corporate brands, our program marketing and sub-brands to create effective communications.
Rachel was integral to the success of the development of our new Major Donor and Gift in Wills programs for the Foundation. She played an integral role in the development, implementation and execution of each of the creative elements, whilst adding her own creative flair and expertise to each component. With an inspiring ability to create innovative 'outside the box' solutions within budget… she is an absolute dynamo and an invaluable asset to have working with your team. Rachel has a wealth of knowledge of the non-for-profit space, with particular strengths in fundraising copy writing. Rachel not only works with a donor-centric mindset, but also ensures her clients are at the forefront of everything she does.
Rachel is one of those rare and talented designers who delivers well above and beyond the brief, adding an extra dimension to every project she takes on. She's smart, generous, thoughtful and talented. She improves the content, not just through her design skills but also her careful attention to detail (she is excellent on spelling, grammar, typos and consistency) and she drives the best possible outcomes for all parties. I've had the enormous pleasure of working with Rachel for more than a decade and am fortunate to have an easy shorthand with her… making deeply considered work much less challenging than it can sometimes feel. Rachel delivers brilliant quality work at the highest professional standard and understands working with arts organisations, not-for-profits, start-ups and organisations with many competing priorities. She will always be on my speed-dial for projects.