a designer who makes your job easierPublication design for Comms and Marketing teams, with a client-focused and smooth process.
I take your design brief, run with it, and keep you informed at each step. All while designing on brief, on brand and on time.
I’ve designed publications for:
BRISBANE GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
EDGE EARLY LEARNING
RIO TINTO
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
MEAT & LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA
Is this you?
You need a professional to turn your words into a polished multi-page document. But you’re done working with designers who:
❌ Don’t have much layout experience
❌ Are difficult to work with
❌ Have a diva ego you have to manage
So, let’s change that…
Looking for a publication designer who cares about the details and your stress levels? Let’s chat.
I work with Comms and Marketing teams to get their message across through standout publications that are designed on brief, on brand, and on time. My streamlined process keeps delays to a minimum and collaboration simple.
Here’s how I run projects:
Effective design
With my design experience, I’ll help you create multi-page documents that are on brief, on brand and on point with your audience.
Efficient delivery
I’m a designer who delivers on time and will work with you to create a schedule that allows for revisions while meeting deadlines.
Easy to work with
I keep you informed and ensure easy communication throughout the design process, so you always know where things are at.
Featured publication designs
Rio Tinto / Resources
Venzin Group / Food and Lifestyle
Brisbane Girls Grammar School / Education
Queensland Ambulance Service / Government
The Progress Co / Psychology and Lifestyle
Duke Realty / Real Estate
Hi! I’m Rachel, a publication design specialist…
…and founder of Paper & Desk, a Brisbane-based freelance design office specialising in publications.
I help corporate Communications and Marketing teams design polished publications that meet the project brief, are crafted on brand and are delivered on time.
I make the design process smooth by maintaining regular communication throughout the project. I believe in collaboration and value your feedback to create designs that are not only visually appealing but also aligned with your goals and deadlines. My clients describe me as friendly, flexible, responsive, and easy to work with (their words, not mine).
With experience across industries like fashion, lifestyle, real estate, health, education, research, resources, consulting, horticulture, agriculture and events, I bring diverse perspectives to create designs to wow your audience.
If you’re ready to work with a designer who just gets things, and gets on with it, I would love find out more about how I can help you.
How can I help?Whether you need a magazine, prospectus or report designed, I can walk you through the best (and easiest!) way forward.
Production design
When you already have an existing publication with its own look and feel, and you’d like me to continue the next issue.
Complete design
When you want an existing publication redesigned, or want a new publication designed, with or without brand guidelines.
Testimonials
“I just want to say a big thank you for your professionalism and dedication. No task was ever too big for you and you were so efficient at putting the magazine together. Finally, I love the look of the mag. The colours, design and layout work really well… it is amazing. Thank you so much for all your hard work and enthusiasm!”
— Jo, Queensland Ambulance Service
“Rachel is not only a truly talented creative designer with a sharp eye for layout and publication design, but she’s also incredibly organised, responsive, and a fantastic communicator. She brought thoughtful, strategic recommendations to the table and helped us navigate some tricky stakeholder feedback with grace and professionalism.”
— Camille, Rio Tinto
“Rachel blew my expectations out of the water. Apart from being incredibly talented, Rachel is a joy to work with. She's fast, responsive, reliable, patient and direct in the very best way. I have had SO many compliments on the design. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a world-class editorial designer and creative partner.”
— Emma, Progress Magazine
Frequently asked questions
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I design multi-page documents - magazines, reports, lookbooks, prospectuses - you name it! In addition to providing creative direction, I personally lay out and typeset the publications.
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I work with corporate communications teams that seek a creative and reliable designer, who can take their brief and run with it.
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My creative process is called BRIEF, which is short for Background, Research, Ideation, Execution and Finish. Essentially, I first unpack the project background, followed by a collaborative process of research as part of design development, followed by the ideation process and then execution on the design vision, and finally finish the process by preparing for print or digital release. Read more about my BRIEF process here.
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The timeframe depends on the project scope and how long your internal review processes take. If I’m supplied with clean copy that has been approved by the relevant stakeholders (communications, marketing, subject matter experts and legal), I can usually turn around a publication within a week at the earliest and roughly a month at the latest. (Usually if a publication extends beyond a month, it’s due to internal reviews that take a while due to the number of stakeholders that need to review.)
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Absolutely! Every publication comes with its own unique set of requirements, whether it's size, page count, the presence of a brand guide, or specific content needs. I offer customisable packages tailored to your specifications, ensuring everything aligns seamlessly with your brand’s goals and vision.
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