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Services

Thoughtful design can help you grow and make a difference in your industry and community. Design tells a story. Let’s tell yours.

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Branding

The soul of your business. For the new business ready to be recognized or the established business looking to rebrand. We’ll build a visual foundation that captures the essence of what you do—creating a logo and brand system that feels cohesive, professional, and totally you.

Services include:
Logo development
Logo refresh
Visual identity (color palette, font story)
Supporting brand graphics (pattern, icons)
Brand guidelines

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Digital Branding

Your 24/7 connection. In a digital-first world, your online home should feel as welcoming and professional as you are. I design web and social assets that guide your audience toward to connect and take action.

Services include:
Websites
Social media graphics
Digital ad design

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Created while marketing designer at Kelley School of Business
Created while marketing designer at Kelley School of Business
Created while marketing designer at Kelley School of Business

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Print and Editorial

The beauty of the tangible. There is a quiet power in things you can touch. From the weight of a business card to the layout of a full-scale report, I ensure your message is understood as much as it is read.

Services include:
Brochures and Information Sheets
Ad Design
Publications
Direct Mail
Invitations
Signage
Wall Wraps

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The Process

My work begins with listening—understanding your mission, your audience, and the unique hurdles you’re facing. From there, we combine strategy and creativity to move your brand forward with total clarity.

Get aligned

We kick things off with a conversation about your vision and needs. This is where I get to know you, your brand, and the goals you want to achieve. By understanding your objectives, I can tailor my work to fit your aspirations perfectly. Once we’re on the same page, we’ll solidify our partnership with a clear agreement outlining the project scope, timeline, and deliverables. This ensures we’re aligned on expectations right from the start.

Discover your direction

You’ll receive a Brand Strategy form to complete, either independently or together over Zoom. This step uncovers your goals, audience, challenges, and the tone you want your brand or project to convey. It’s the foundation for creating work that’s not just beautiful but purposeful.

Map our strategy

Next, I create a Brand Brief based on your insights. This document becomes our roadmap, outlining your message, visual direction, and key objectives. You’ll also receive a Brand Board—a curated mood board that translates strategy into visuals—so we can confirm that the direction feels true to your brand.

Explore and create

This is when ideas take shape. I dive into research, develop concepts, and design with intention—always keeping your audience, goals, and brand personality at the center. You’ll receive an initial presentation outlining the reasoning behind one, final concept and how it supports your strategy. Together, we refine the work through a set number of revisions.

Finalize and support

Once the final design is approved, I’ll prepare and deliver all necessary files and assets based on your project needs. I’ll also walk you through how to use them effectively. And after launch? I’m still here. I follow up to make sure everything is running smoothly and answer any new questions that pop up.

I absolutely loved working with Val. She was incredibly helpful in bringing my brand identity to life. She was so thorough and paid great attention to every detail. She brought in color theory and really worked with me to create a logo and brand package that will serve as a brand guide for my business for many years to come. Her approach was methodical and efficient, yielding better results than I could have dreamt up myself.

Amity Pauley
Brick House Bakery

What is branding?

Branding is how your business looks, feels, and communicates. It’s the colors, fonts, images, and messaging that come together to make your business recognizable, memorable, and trusted.

Why hire a designer?

A designer ensures your brand is cohesive, polished, and connects with your audience. This strategic approach saves you time and makes your business look professional across all materials.

How does a designer know what will work for my audience?

We start by learning about your audience, your goals, and your brand story. This research ensures every design speaks directly to the people you want to reach.

Can’t I use Canva?

Canva is a great DIY tool. However, Canva’s licensing terms limit how its fonts, graphics, and stock elements can be used outside the platform, meaning you don’t actually own those assets. Designs created with Canva elements can’t be legally trademarked or used exclusively, since the rights remain with Canva or the original creators. This can lead to issues if you try to use your branding across different media or want to secure full ownership of your visual identity.

How long will my project take?

Turnaround times vary depending on the type of project:

Logos & Branding: 4–6 weeks
Print Outreach: 2–4 weeks
Website: 6–9 weeks

Is copywriting included?

Copywriting is not a part of my design offerings, but I’m here to make the process easier for you. I provide custom templates to guide your writing, ensuring your message and my designs work in perfect harmony.

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FAQs

Have questions about working together or what to expect? You’re in the right place. Here are answers to the most common things clients ask before we get started.

Val was so easy to work with. She made this entire process very enjoyable and we could not be happier with the outcome!

Carly Wright and Katie Cox
Dorothy’s Playhouse

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Let’s create something great.

Get in touch

Val Parker | Graphic Designer is a Bloomington, Indiana–based studio run by Val Parker, a designer with 20 years of experience. After working in both in-house and design firm settings in Chicago, Val now balances running her studio with a part-time role at the Kelley School of Business. She loves partnering with individuals and organizations to create thoughtful, strategic design across print, web, and branded environment.

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