Strategic Thinking.
Creative Design.
Clear Direction.

Thoughtful graphic design for businesses, organizations, and the teams behind them. Whether you need help with a single project or ongoing creative support, I create cohesive print and digital materials that communicate your message clearly and bring consistency to your brand.

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*Available for projects & ongoing creative partnerships.

Design That Tells A Story

Every project begins with a story: who you are, what you value, and what you want people to understand. I bring strategic thinking and creative design together to tell that story through thoughtful choices in imagery, color, typography, and words.

CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS
150th Celebration Gazette Telegraph
GO Newspaper Insert

Designed a four-page newspaper insert for the 150th city celebration; one part of the overall downtown celebration marketing and advertising campaign.

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SOUTHERN COLORADO YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Be One of the 150 Campaign
Website Donation Banner

Designed a website donation banner and form for a new ministry to middle schoolers in Colorado Springs; one part of a larger print and digital marketing campaign.

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BODY ESSENTIALS HERBAL CARE PRODUCTS
New Company Logo &
Branding Campaign

Designed a logo and brand identity for a front range body care product company who needed a physical and digital presence;
one part of a branding campaign.

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STRATEGIC & PURPOSE DRIVEN DESIGNER

For over 25 years I have worked with businesses and organizations, helping them communicate clearly, build stronger connections, and inspire action through creative and purposeful design.

About Me

Kind Words From Others

  • "Creative, meticulous, intuitive — Deborah turns her clients' impressions into reality. She takes the time and the focus to produce the images her customers desire. We couldn't be happier with her book cover."

    —Author Debra Borkert

  • "I asked Deborah to create a logo for my new business. I had a picture I wanted for my logo. She took the image and turned it into a spot-on articulation of the brand identity I was looking for. She is intuitive and talented!"

    —IBCLC LINK Owner Regina Vasquez

  • "We went to Deborah to help us with our logo, branding, product labels, and website. She was wonderful to work with. She was efficient, professional, and met our deadlines. We are 100% satisfied."

    —Body Essentials Owner Winter Spencer

  • "Deb Black is delightful! Ready-to-serve attitude is woven into all she does. I enjoyed working with her and you will too."

    The Navigators - Director of Development David Kassing

  • “Deb is very punctual. She Always responds to calls, emails, etc. She has helped with marketing and building/designing my website which has increased my sales."

    Tom's Lawn & Tree Care - Owner Tom Proctor

  • "I have known Deb for years and seen a lot of her top notch graphic work. I wouldn't hesitate to use her on my businesses projects."

    Cathey Chiropractic - Dr. Scott B. Cathey

  • "Not having the time or expertise in marketing and graphic design, Deb Black provided what I needed to excel in my endeavors as a professional artist. I found the task of marketing and presenting myself to be difficult, but Deb was excellent at formulating strategies and focusing on my strengths as an artist and a teacher. She created marketing ideas to energize and launch my business, taking it to a higher level. I feel excited with a newfound approach to marketing my business!

    CP Art Studio - Owner Connie Parrish

  • "Deb was a joy to work with! She came in with clear ideas about her goals for us working together, yet also offered me the perfect balance of creative liberty. Through our conversations it is apparent she values every client and works hard to meet the unique needs of everyone she works with. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again!"

    R828 Photography - Valerie Van Roekel

  • "Deb crafts highly effective posts and web campaigns that have improved the look and reach of our online presence dramatically. Our website garnered a wave of positive feedback while Deb was managing it. She greatly improved the interactive processes, and it is now user-friendly and much easier to navigate. Additionally, she skillfully documented and curated footage of our events and fundraisers, volunteered, and brought family and friends to help as well. Deb is enthusiastic and knowledgable about media in general and will be a real asset to any enterprise she undertakes."

    Southern Colorado Youth For Christ - Lorie Bayless