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ELEVATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE

Strategic design services for growing brands

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

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  • Dorothy's Playhouse logo design with white flower and bauhaus geometric patterned blue background
  • Brick House Bakery Logo
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The soul of your business

Branding

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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Your 24/7 connection

Digital branding

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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  • Dorothy's Playhouse mobile website
  • Dorothy's Playhouse Desktop Site
  • Computer sitting on credenza next to an aloe plant.
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  • Created while marketing designer at Kelley School of Business

    Two brochures for Plus Kelley program, one on top of the other. There's a girl on the front cover dressed in a Bloomington tshirt, smiling. The header says "See if Plus Kelley and a Specialized Master's in Business is for you"

  • Created while marketing designer at Kelley School of Business

    An interior page of the Direct Admit Day Folder. The inside cover says "You belong at Kelley" and the interior page is describes a student's first year.

  • Created while marketing designer at Kelley School of Business

    Hodge Hall Donor Wall with image of the Indiana University trident in metal
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The beauty of the tangible

Print and editorial

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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FROM VISION TO EXECUTION

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Turnaround times vary depending on the type of project:

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

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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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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.

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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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