I got an email from seonotebook.com, an #SEO newsletter from Steve Toth, entitled “How a blank sheet of paper can be a powerful SEO weapon” Intrigued, I clicked right …
As a designer of many things from brands to websites to digital content, my main role is not to create, but to listen to my clients.
My process involves LISTENING first, then THINKING about the objectives, and finally CREATING.
Diane was an absolute dream to work with! I had an idea & a vision for a product that I wanted to create- a deck of affirmation cards for women - but had no idea how I would make it a reality. So I reached out to Diane and, after a few phone calls & emails back & forth, Diane provided me with incredible concepts for the cards that captured exactly the vision I had in my mind & the feeling that I wanted to create. Diane made the whole process so easy for me. She dealt with the printers for me, arranged samples of cards & boxes for me, and even collected the finished product & delivered it to my door. I am so thrilled with the finished product. The cards arrived last week & I will be launching them soon. I would highly recommend Diane. She is an excellent graphic designer who listens to her clients needs. She is professional, friendly and extremely efficient.
"Thanks to Diane Higgins form all at Complete Protective Services for helping us create our new website- Diane worked with the set concepts that have been given and gave us a final website that exceeded our expectations. Thanks Again"
"Diane created my logo exactly how I wanted it and really quickly.. She was really easy to chat to and gave me a lot of good ideas.. I found her helpful and supportive and I’m looking forward to working with her to design my website soon.. Highly recommended."
"Diane designed and built a slick, professional new website for me to showcase my work in print, TV and radio and to highlight my events work. She is an exceptionally detail-orientated, eagle eyed web designer with a flair for design and a head for business. She's thorough, precise and made lots of suggestions for elements I hadn't considered, which added to the finished product. Diane is a pleasure to work with and I am thrilled with the website, which has really added to the professionalism of my offering. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."
"Diane immediately understood what I wanted my branding to convey - she took my fledgling design ideas and brought them to a whole new level. She has a real eye for what works, both in terms of design and overall content, and her attention to detail and commitment to quality is second to none. She has been a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her services."
"I have worked with Diane on a number of projects from start-up to major clients. Diane created my Really Useful logo, which perfectly captures my vision of my company. Diane and I have supported early stage start-ups to refine their marketing and create visuals that communicate their brand message. At each stage Diane has used a professional process which created an effective structure which is often missing from the startup company mindset. Diane has really helped me to grow my business. Her skill as a graphic designer has enhanced my research reports. Her attention is second to none. Her inputs and insights have been very valuable and have given me a greater appreciation of the value of working with a graphic designer. Working with Diane has enabled me to focuss on the most important aspects of my work and has definitely improved my time management. She is a pleasure to work with and takes the time to really understand your business. If you are serious about developing your business, I would recommend Diane as one of the key people you need to speak to."
"Having work with Diane for several years I can attest to her unique talents and abilities. Diane is both creative and practical in equal measure and excels when it comes to understanding a marketing or design brief. She possesses an unrivalled skillset, combining creative flair with "hands on" marketing know-how. I have no hesitation in recommending Diane as she is a consumate professional and also an extremely personable individual."
“I came across Diane’s business when she posted a logo she had designed on LinkedIn that I liked. After an initial consultation where Diane built up an understanding of my business I asked Diane to work with me to design a logo, help me design a report and give me some guidance on website layout. Diane came up with a number of options. I really liked one, and Diane happily made a few changes to it based on my feedback. I also feel she delivered way more than I expected in terms of the report and website advice. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to outsource graphic design work. I am using a local enterprise trading online voucher and Diane has been very accommodating helping me with the admin requirements that go hand in hand with this type of grant!”
"Diane was brilliant to work with. We gave her a brief and within a tight time schedule she produced the goods. 100% recommended."
"Diane has my highest recommendation as a very talented graphic designer, dedicated, self-motivated, capable with a very solid work ethic. She has been designing brochures for me for many years for an annual Science Fair and year on year she produces an excellent creative design. Her attention to detail and fast turnaround of projects is vital for me as a client. Diane is a personable professional at all times and I am more than happy to recommend her services."
"Diane is a very talented graphic designer and an absolute pleasure to work with! I went to Diane looking to get a logo designed for my new home accessories business, I had an idea of what I wanted but found it hard to vocalise what it was. However Diane asked all the right questions and in a small amount of time she was able to put together some beautiful concepts that truly captured my business and what I wanted. The hardest part was choosing just one logo! Every concept Diane shared with me showed just how well she listened to what I was looking for and was able to capture this is some stunning logo designs. I would highly recommend Diane and hopefully I will get the opportunity to work with her again in the future. "
"Diane helped us turn a concept into reality by designing our company logo and an entire brand style guide. She is an skillful communicator which made it a joy to work with her throughout the entire design, feedback and finalisation process. I would highly recommend to anyone!"
"Diane was recommended to me by a business partner. I met her for an initial meeting and she came well prepared. During the meeting she understood what Bia Sásta stands for and delivered excellent results with imagination and creativity. She explained her inspiration behind any suggestions and she took feedback very well. We had a logo decided quite quickly. I can only recommend Diane Lilley as a very creative designer."
"I contacted Diane with the hope of increasing my on-line presence in January 2019. I found her expertise and professionalism in the area of web design and consultancy to be second to none. Dianes attention to detail, guidance, and advice were excellent and Diane was always available for a discussion regarding the best approach when the need arose. The feedback we received from our clients was extremely positive regarding the ease of use and navigation of our new website. I would have no hesitation recommending Diane Higgins Design and will certainly use her expertise again in the near future."
"Diane worked with me recently on a project and based on my experience I would like to endorse Diane for the quality of her work. The team took on board my brief, researched and then delivered exactly what we had discussed. Thanks again Diane, look forward to working with you again soon."
"Working with Diane and her company To the moon and back was absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish the professionalism, attention to detail and overall ease in the creation process was fantastic to witness. They made the design process as easy as possible. For anyone doing Wedding Invitations, it can be a stressful and overwhelming task. Diane took the pressure off us, we gave the ideas and colours we wanted and she made them into reality and the fantastic design you see now. We highly recommend anyone looking to create a new visual design for their wedding or business to get in contact with Diane, you will not regret the decision!!"
"Diane designed our wedding invitations, mass booklets, table names and signs for the church. She was so helpful anytime we connected with her and when we were unsure of what we even wanted she was emailing to give her advice. Every suggestion and thought we had was considered when we got the samples and she was so easy to deal with. Would recommend Diane for all your designing needs"
"Diane was excellent to deal with from the word go! She designed our invites, RSVP cards, thank you cards and wedding ceremony booklets and I must say they are beautiful, exactly how we imagined. Her service and attention to detail are second to none and we would highly recommend her."
Diane was an absolute dream to work with! I had an idea & a vision for a product that I wanted to create- a deck of affirmation cards for women - but had no idea how I would make it a reality. So I reached out to Diane and, after a few phone calls & emails back & forth, Diane provided me with incredible concepts for the cards that captured exactly the vision I had in my mind & the feeling that I wanted to create. Diane made the whole process so easy for me. She dealt with the printers for me, arranged samples of cards & boxes for me, and even collected the finished product & delivered it to my door. I am so thrilled with the finished product. The cards arrived last week & I will be launching them soon. I would highly recommend Diane. She is an excellent graphic designer who listens to her clients needs. She is professional, friendly and extremely efficient.
"Thanks to Diane Higgins form all at Complete Protective Services for helping us create our new website- Diane worked with the set concepts that have been given and gave us a final website that exceeded our expectations. Thanks Again"
"Diane created my logo exactly how I wanted it and really quickly.. She was really easy to chat to and gave me a lot of good ideas.. I found her helpful and supportive and I’m looking forward to working with her to design my website soon.. Highly recommended."
"Diane designed and built a slick, professional new website for me to showcase my work in print, TV and radio and to highlight my events work. She is an exceptionally detail-orientated, eagle eyed web designer with a flair for design and a head for business. She's thorough, precise and made lots of suggestions for elements I hadn't considered, which added to the finished product. Diane is a pleasure to work with and I am thrilled with the website, which has really added to the professionalism of my offering. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."
"Diane immediately understood what I wanted my branding to convey - she took my fledgling design ideas and brought them to a whole new level. She has a real eye for what works, both in terms of design and overall content, and her attention to detail and commitment to quality is second to none. She has been a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her services."
"I have worked with Diane on a number of projects from start-up to major clients. Diane created my Really Useful logo, which perfectly captures my vision of my company. Diane and I have supported early stage start-ups to refine their marketing and create visuals that communicate their brand message. At each stage Diane has used a professional process which created an effective structure which is often missing from the startup company mindset. Diane has really helped me to grow my business. Her skill as a graphic designer has enhanced my research reports. Her attention is second to none. Her inputs and insights have been very valuable and have given me a greater appreciation of the value of working with a graphic designer. Working with Diane has enabled me to focuss on the most important aspects of my work and has definitely improved my time management. She is a pleasure to work with and takes the time to really understand your business. If you are serious about developing your business, I would recommend Diane as one of the key people you need to speak to."
"Having work with Diane for several years I can attest to her unique talents and abilities. Diane is both creative and practical in equal measure and excels when it comes to understanding a marketing or design brief. She possesses an unrivalled skillset, combining creative flair with "hands on" marketing know-how. I have no hesitation in recommending Diane as she is a consumate professional and also an extremely personable individual."
“I came across Diane’s business when she posted a logo she had designed on LinkedIn that I liked. After an initial consultation where Diane built up an understanding of my business I asked Diane to work with me to design a logo, help me design a report and give me some guidance on website layout. Diane came up with a number of options. I really liked one, and Diane happily made a few changes to it based on my feedback. I also feel she delivered way more than I expected in terms of the report and website advice. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to outsource graphic design work. I am using a local enterprise trading online voucher and Diane has been very accommodating helping me with the admin requirements that go hand in hand with this type of grant!”
"Diane was brilliant to work with. We gave her a brief and within a tight time schedule she produced the goods. 100% recommended."
"Diane has my highest recommendation as a very talented graphic designer, dedicated, self-motivated, capable with a very solid work ethic. She has been designing brochures for me for many years for an annual Science Fair and year on year she produces an excellent creative design. Her attention to detail and fast turnaround of projects is vital for me as a client. Diane is a personable professional at all times and I am more than happy to recommend her services."
"Diane is a very talented graphic designer and an absolute pleasure to work with! I went to Diane looking to get a logo designed for my new home accessories business, I had an idea of what I wanted but found it hard to vocalise what it was. However Diane asked all the right questions and in a small amount of time she was able to put together some beautiful concepts that truly captured my business and what I wanted. The hardest part was choosing just one logo! Every concept Diane shared with me showed just how well she listened to what I was looking for and was able to capture this is some stunning logo designs. I would highly recommend Diane and hopefully I will get the opportunity to work with her again in the future. "
"Diane helped us turn a concept into reality by designing our company logo and an entire brand style guide. She is an skillful communicator which made it a joy to work with her throughout the entire design, feedback and finalisation process. I would highly recommend to anyone!"
"Diane was recommended to me by a business partner. I met her for an initial meeting and she came well prepared. During the meeting she understood what Bia Sásta stands for and delivered excellent results with imagination and creativity. She explained her inspiration behind any suggestions and she took feedback very well. We had a logo decided quite quickly. I can only recommend Diane Lilley as a very creative designer."
"I contacted Diane with the hope of increasing my on-line presence in January 2019. I found her expertise and professionalism in the area of web design and consultancy to be second to none. Dianes attention to detail, guidance, and advice were excellent and Diane was always available for a discussion regarding the best approach when the need arose. The feedback we received from our clients was extremely positive regarding the ease of use and navigation of our new website. I would have no hesitation recommending Diane Higgins Design and will certainly use her expertise again in the near future."
"Diane worked with me recently on a project and based on my experience I would like to endorse Diane for the quality of her work. The team took on board my brief, researched and then delivered exactly what we had discussed. Thanks again Diane, look forward to working with you again soon."
"Working with Diane and her company To the moon and back was absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish the professionalism, attention to detail and overall ease in the creation process was fantastic to witness. They made the design process as easy as possible. For anyone doing Wedding Invitations, it can be a stressful and overwhelming task. Diane took the pressure off us, we gave the ideas and colours we wanted and she made them into reality and the fantastic design you see now. We highly recommend anyone looking to create a new visual design for their wedding or business to get in contact with Diane, you will not regret the decision!!"
"Diane designed our wedding invitations, mass booklets, table names and signs for the church. She was so helpful anytime we connected with her and when we were unsure of what we even wanted she was emailing to give her advice. Every suggestion and thought we had was considered when we got the samples and she was so easy to deal with. Would recommend Diane for all your designing needs"
"Diane was excellent to deal with from the word go! She designed our invites, RSVP cards, thank you cards and wedding ceremony booklets and I must say they are beautiful, exactly how we imagined. Her service and attention to detail are second to none and we would highly recommend her."
Diane was an absolute dream to work with! I had an idea & a vision for a product that I wanted to create- a deck of affirmation cards for women - but had no idea how I would make it a reality. So I reached out to Diane and, after a few phone calls & emails back & forth, Diane provided me with incredible concepts for the cards that captured exactly the vision I had in my mind & the feeling that I wanted to create. Diane made the whole process so easy for me. She dealt with the printers for me, arranged samples of cards & boxes for me, and even collected the finished product & delivered it to my door. I am so thrilled with the finished product. The cards arrived last week & I will be launching them soon. I would highly recommend Diane. She is an excellent graphic designer who listens to her clients needs. She is professional, friendly and extremely efficient.
"Thanks to Diane Higgins form all at Complete Protective Services for helping us create our new website- Diane worked with the set concepts that have been given and gave us a final website that exceeded our expectations. Thanks Again"
"Diane created my logo exactly how I wanted it and really quickly.. She was really easy to chat to and gave me a lot of good ideas.. I found her helpful and supportive and I’m looking forward to working with her to design my website soon.. Highly recommended."
"Working with Diane and her company To the moon and back was absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish the professionalism, attention to detail and overall ease in the creation process was fantastic to witness. They made the design process as easy as possible. For anyone doing Wedding Invitations, it can be a stressful and overwhelming task. Diane took the pressure off us, we gave the ideas and colours we wanted and she made them into reality and the fantastic design you see now. We highly recommend anyone looking to create a new visual design for their wedding or business to get in contact with Diane, you will not regret the decision!!"
"Diane designed our wedding invitations, mass booklets, table names and signs for the church. She was so helpful anytime we connected with her and when we were unsure of what we even wanted she was emailing to give her advice. Every suggestion and thought we had was considered when we got the samples and she was so easy to deal with. Would recommend Diane for all your designing needs"
"Diane was excellent to deal with from the word go! She designed our invites, RSVP cards, thank you cards and wedding ceremony booklets and I must say they are beautiful, exactly how we imagined. Her service and attention to detail are second to none and we would highly recommend her."
"Diane designed and built a slick, professional new website for me to showcase my work in print, TV and radio and to highlight my events work. She is an exceptionally detail-orientated, eagle eyed web designer with a flair for design and a head for business. She's thorough, precise and made lots of suggestions for elements I hadn't considered, which added to the finished product. Diane is a pleasure to work with and I am thrilled with the website, which has really added to the professionalism of my offering. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."
"Diane immediately understood what I wanted my branding to convey - she took my fledgling design ideas and brought them to a whole new level. She has a real eye for what works, both in terms of design and overall content, and her attention to detail and commitment to quality is second to none. She has been a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her services."
"I have worked with Diane on a number of projects from start-up to major clients. Diane created my Really Useful logo, which perfectly captures my vision of my company. Diane and I have supported early stage start-ups to refine their marketing and create visuals that communicate their brand message. At each stage Diane has used a professional process which created an effective structure which is often missing from the startup company mindset. Diane has really helped me to grow my business. Her skill as a graphic designer has enhanced my research reports. Her attention is second to none. Her inputs and insights have been very valuable and have given me a greater appreciation of the value of working with a graphic designer. Working with Diane has enabled me to focuss on the most important aspects of my work and has definitely improved my time management. She is a pleasure to work with and takes the time to really understand your business. If you are serious about developing your business, I would recommend Diane as one of the key people you need to speak to."
"Having work with Diane for several years I can attest to her unique talents and abilities. Diane is both creative and practical in equal measure and excels when it comes to understanding a marketing or design brief. She possesses an unrivalled skillset, combining creative flair with "hands on" marketing know-how. I have no hesitation in recommending Diane as she is a consumate professional and also an extremely personable individual."
“I came across Diane’s business when she posted a logo she had designed on LinkedIn that I liked. After an initial consultation where Diane built up an understanding of my business I asked Diane to work with me to design a logo, help me design a report and give me some guidance on website layout. Diane came up with a number of options. I really liked one, and Diane happily made a few changes to it based on my feedback. I also feel she delivered way more than I expected in terms of the report and website advice. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to outsource graphic design work. I am using a local enterprise trading online voucher and Diane has been very accommodating helping me with the admin requirements that go hand in hand with this type of grant!”
"Diane was brilliant to work with. We gave her a brief and within a tight time schedule she produced the goods. 100% recommended."
"Diane has my highest recommendation as a very talented graphic designer, dedicated, self-motivated, capable with a very solid work ethic. She has been designing brochures for me for many years for an annual Science Fair and year on year she produces an excellent creative design. Her attention to detail and fast turnaround of projects is vital for me as a client. Diane is a personable professional at all times and I am more than happy to recommend her services."
"Diane is a very talented graphic designer and an absolute pleasure to work with! I went to Diane looking to get a logo designed for my new home accessories business, I had an idea of what I wanted but found it hard to vocalise what it was. However Diane asked all the right questions and in a small amount of time she was able to put together some beautiful concepts that truly captured my business and what I wanted. The hardest part was choosing just one logo! Every concept Diane shared with me showed just how well she listened to what I was looking for and was able to capture this is some stunning logo designs. I would highly recommend Diane and hopefully I will get the opportunity to work with her again in the future. "
"Diane helped us turn a concept into reality by designing our company logo and an entire brand style guide. She is an skillful communicator which made it a joy to work with her throughout the entire design, feedback and finalisation process. I would highly recommend to anyone!"
"Diane was recommended to me by a business partner. I met her for an initial meeting and she came well prepared. During the meeting she understood what Bia Sásta stands for and delivered excellent results with imagination and creativity. She explained her inspiration behind any suggestions and she took feedback very well. We had a logo decided quite quickly. I can only recommend Diane Lilley as a very creative designer."
"I contacted Diane with the hope of increasing my on-line presence in January 2019. I found her expertise and professionalism in the area of web design and consultancy to be second to none. Dianes attention to detail, guidance, and advice were excellent and Diane was always available for a discussion regarding the best approach when the need arose. The feedback we received from our clients was extremely positive regarding the ease of use and navigation of our new website. I would have no hesitation recommending Diane Higgins Design and will certainly use her expertise again in the near future."
"Diane worked with me recently on a project and based on my experience I would like to endorse Diane for the quality of her work. The team took on board my brief, researched and then delivered exactly what we had discussed. Thanks again Diane, look forward to working with you again soon."
"Working with Diane and her company To the moon and back was absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish the professionalism, attention to detail and overall ease in the creation process was fantastic to witness. They made the design process as easy as possible. For anyone doing Wedding Invitations, it can be a stressful and overwhelming task. Diane took the pressure off us, we gave the ideas and colours we wanted and she made them into reality and the fantastic design you see now. We highly recommend anyone looking to create a new visual design for their wedding or business to get in contact with Diane, you will not regret the decision!!"
"Diane designed our wedding invitations, mass booklets, table names and signs for the church. She was so helpful anytime we connected with her and when we were unsure of what we even wanted she was emailing to give her advice. Every suggestion and thought we had was considered when we got the samples and she was so easy to deal with. Would recommend Diane for all your designing needs"
"Diane was excellent to deal with from the word go! She designed our invites, RSVP cards, thank you cards and wedding ceremony booklets and I must say they are beautiful, exactly how we imagined. Her service and attention to detail are second to none and we would highly recommend her."
"Diane designed and built a slick, professional new website for me to showcase my work in print, TV and radio and to highlight my events work. She is an exceptionally detail-orientated, eagle eyed web designer with a flair for design and a head for business. She's thorough, precise and made lots of suggestions for elements I hadn't considered, which added to the finished product. Diane is a pleasure to work with and I am thrilled with the website, which has really added to the professionalism of my offering. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."
"Diane immediately understood what I wanted my branding to convey - she took my fledgling design ideas and brought them to a whole new level. She has a real eye for what works, both in terms of design and overall content, and her attention to detail and commitment to quality is second to none. She has been a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her services."
"I have worked with Diane on a number of projects from start-up to major clients. Diane created my Really Useful logo, which perfectly captures my vision of my company. Diane and I have supported early stage start-ups to refine their marketing and create visuals that communicate their brand message. At each stage Diane has used a professional process which created an effective structure which is often missing from the startup company mindset. Diane has really helped me to grow my business. Her skill as a graphic designer has enhanced my research reports. Her attention is second to none. Her inputs and insights have been very valuable and have given me a greater appreciation of the value of working with a graphic designer. Working with Diane has enabled me to focuss on the most important aspects of my work and has definitely improved my time management. She is a pleasure to work with and takes the time to really understand your business. If you are serious about developing your business, I would recommend Diane as one of the key people you need to speak to."
"Having work with Diane for several years I can attest to her unique talents and abilities. Diane is both creative and practical in equal measure and excels when it comes to understanding a marketing or design brief. She possesses an unrivalled skillset, combining creative flair with "hands on" marketing know-how. I have no hesitation in recommending Diane as she is a consumate professional and also an extremely personable individual."
“I came across Diane’s business when she posted a logo she had designed on LinkedIn that I liked. After an initial consultation where Diane built up an understanding of my business I asked Diane to work with me to design a logo, help me design a report and give me some guidance on website layout. Diane came up with a number of options. I really liked one, and Diane happily made a few changes to it based on my feedback. I also feel she delivered way more than I expected in terms of the report and website advice. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to outsource graphic design work. I am using a local enterprise trading online voucher and Diane has been very accommodating helping me with the admin requirements that go hand in hand with this type of grant!”
"Diane was brilliant to work with. We gave her a brief and within a tight time schedule she produced the goods. 100% recommended."
"Diane has my highest recommendation as a very talented graphic designer, dedicated, self-motivated, capable with a very solid work ethic. She has been designing brochures for me for many years for an annual Science Fair and year on year she produces an excellent creative design. Her attention to detail and fast turnaround of projects is vital for me as a client. Diane is a personable professional at all times and I am more than happy to recommend her services."
"Diane is a very talented graphic designer and an absolute pleasure to work with! I went to Diane looking to get a logo designed for my new home accessories business, I had an idea of what I wanted but found it hard to vocalise what it was. However Diane asked all the right questions and in a small amount of time she was able to put together some beautiful concepts that truly captured my business and what I wanted. The hardest part was choosing just one logo! Every concept Diane shared with me showed just how well she listened to what I was looking for and was able to capture this is some stunning logo designs. I would highly recommend Diane and hopefully I will get the opportunity to work with her again in the future. "
"Diane helped us turn a concept into reality by designing our company logo and an entire brand style guide. She is an skillful communicator which made it a joy to work with her throughout the entire design, feedback and finalisation process. I would highly recommend to anyone!"
"Diane was recommended to me by a business partner. I met her for an initial meeting and she came well prepared. During the meeting she understood what Bia Sásta stands for and delivered excellent results with imagination and creativity. She explained her inspiration behind any suggestions and she took feedback very well. We had a logo decided quite quickly. I can only recommend Diane Lilley as a very creative designer."
"I contacted Diane with the hope of increasing my on-line presence in January 2019. I found her expertise and professionalism in the area of web design and consultancy to be second to none. Dianes attention to detail, guidance, and advice were excellent and Diane was always available for a discussion regarding the best approach when the need arose. The feedback we received from our clients was extremely positive regarding the ease of use and navigation of our new website. I would have no hesitation recommending Diane Higgins Design and will certainly use her expertise again in the near future."
"Diane worked with me recently on a project and based on my experience I would like to endorse Diane for the quality of her work. The team took on board my brief, researched and then delivered exactly what we had discussed. Thanks again Diane, look forward to working with you again soon."
"Working with Diane and her company To the moon and back was absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish the professionalism, attention to detail and overall ease in the creation process was fantastic to witness. They made the design process as easy as possible. For anyone doing Wedding Invitations, it can be a stressful and overwhelming task. Diane took the pressure off us, we gave the ideas and colours we wanted and she made them into reality and the fantastic design you see now. We highly recommend anyone looking to create a new visual design for their wedding or business to get in contact with Diane, you will not regret the decision!!"
"Diane designed our wedding invitations, mass booklets, table names and signs for the church. She was so helpful anytime we connected with her and when we were unsure of what we even wanted she was emailing to give her advice. Every suggestion and thought we had was considered when we got the samples and she was so easy to deal with. Would recommend Diane for all your designing needs"
"Diane was excellent to deal with from the word go! She designed our invites, RSVP cards, thank you cards and wedding ceremony booklets and I must say they are beautiful, exactly how we imagined. Her service and attention to detail are second to none and we would highly recommend her."
I have a range of experience from GRAPHIC DESIGN to WEBSITE DESIGN and DIGITAL MARKETING.
If you would like to work with me on a project, give me a shout and we can chat over zoom and together we will create!
I love to work with a range of clients from the seed setting stage of a start up, which fills me with joy and optimism, to the strategic solutions for a more established business.
I also love to design for people, from a personal creative project you have in mind, to a book you wish to publish or bespoke stationery design for your wedding day.
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Great surprise ahead of the business awards https://dianehiggins.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Business-woman-of-the-year-awards-Network-Cork.mov Got a great surprise delivered to the door today ahead of the Network Cork business woman of …
Upcoming event- business woman of the year awards, and I am a finalist! Looking forward to tomorrow night for the business woman of the year …
New website launch for Cadence PR New website went out the door on Friday for Juelie McLoughlin of Cadence PR.If anyone doesn’t know Juelie, she …
Upcoming Event: Instagram Live with Dean Cunningham from Cunningham Solicitors, Wednesday May 26th @1:00pm (GMT- Cork time) I haven gotten to know Dean from Cunningham Solicitors over …
A busy few weeks! They say everything comes together and this has certainly been true for me the last few weeks. My husband left 2 …
Empowering affirmations for women- on sale now! Now on sale! These beautiful affirmation cards that I designed to compliment the wonderful affirmations of my client Aisling …
The secret to becoming a designer I am so honoured to be named as a finalist in the ‘power within’ category in the Network Cork business …
Back in the classroom for social media training Great to be back in the classroom again today for social media training with Cobh YMCA giving …
Podcast cover design- Thrive for Life Podcast listenership is up. One third of Irish adults now listen to podcasts, an 100% increase since March, thanks …
Website launch- CCS Security Solutions Pressing the green button is always a great feeling! Just launched a new website on behalf of my client CCS …
How to get your business online cheap and fast- lunch and learn with Republic of Work, May 4th 2021 It’s great to have something to …
Network Cork Business Woman of the Year Awards 2021 Nominee I received my nominee badge from the Network Cork business woman of the year awards, …
I love my job (and doodling)! I love my job! This afternoon I was doing some concept work for an upcoming logo design. I’ve always …
Wax seal wedding invitations – back to basics of design Back to the traditional craft of design. Sometimes I find that there’s a bit too …
What does a designer do? If anyone was wondering what a designer does day to day, here’s a view of what’s on my to do …
Support local: A sketch of Idaho Cafe, Cork Continuing with the support local theme and because you all liked me sharing my sketches last week, …
The secret to becoming a designer I’m going to let you in on the secret to becoming a designer. I know that people are not …
Product Design: Thrive for Life Affirmation Cards https://youtu.be/38yGS96ygbw I couldn’t contain my excitement to share this beautiful product design any longer. This is the affirmation …
Logo design review- Anuway This logo looks good enough to eat! This is Claire from AnuWay on her recent birthday with her logo on some …
Tips for better copywriting These tips for better copywriting are ones that I learned today at Republic of Work‘s lunch & learn with Frank Prendergast & …
CPS Website design, branding & animated video Project Outline- CPS website, branding & animated video I have worked with the company CPS on a number …
Making your own content- be creative Sometimes there are opportunities to make some content that you didn’t expect. I had a presentation yesterday evening and …
Perfectionism & Digital Marketing “Perfection is an iterative process”- Diane Higgins I am going to have to go on the payroll at Munster Technological University soon after …
Checklist before you launch your WordPress website I was just prepping a website for launch over the weekend and I thought how nice it would …
Trading Online Voucher review Trading online voucher review: A great Google review from Cathy from Career Coach Me. If anyone is applying for a Trading …
Conversations in Design – Step Up It was a pleasure today to be back (virtually) in my old stomping ground at Munster Technological University speaking …
A day in the life. A trip to the printers (City Print, such a fantastic print company in Cork) this morning to pick up some …
Another logo design gone out the door this week. This is an abstract logo based on the company name ‘CCS’. Looking forward to the next …
Behind the brand! I have been using the same headshot image on my professional social media accounts for a while now (I guess it needs …
Loved designing and stamping these gorgeous Save the Date cards just gone out for this wedding in Portugal next year. For more wedding designs head …
Woo! Happy Thursday. I have just reached 4,000 Linkedin connections. I started this time last year with just over 400 and I decided to put …
Sending love to all my clients for the weekend that’s in it. Made you all a nerdy Valentine’s card 
#graphicdesign #valentine2021 #corkbusiness #womeninbusiness #designerlife #pantonecoloroftheyear
I got an email from seonotebook.com, an #SEO newsletter from Steve Toth, entitled “How a blank sheet of paper can be a powerful SEO weapon” Intrigued, I clicked right …
Had a great Friday morning coffee and chat with my business family Network Ireland Cork this morning. It’s always good to just have a chat and …
Free infographics templates to show your year in numbers Has everyone gotten their #Spotify 2020 playlists yet? They are a really engaging little feature for Spotify users. …
Network Cork business woman of the year awards 2022 winner! Me with my trophy! Delighted with myself. Image credit: Network Cork Facebook Page Me and …
Taking a break inspires your best work Just taking a bike for the last commute home from work before I am off for a full …
Brand Design for Web Design & SEO Agency A recent branding project for Proximo Web Design As a designer, being asked by a fellow designer to …
Passport style travel themed wedding invitations Another take on passport style wedding invitations. As a couple who love to travel and with friends and family …
Certificate design, gold foil and yoga Yes- I know I am a little bit obsessed with gold foil, it’s just that well I really love …
Business woman of the year awards 2022 Huzzah! I’m a finalist in the Network Cork Business Woman of the Year Awards again this year. I spoke …
Wedding stationery recommendation Did you know I do wedding stationery? Well here’s a recent testimonial from a wedding stationery client. Swipe to see the invite …
In the media: Neil Prendeville Show talking about the Great Irish Bake for Childrens Health Foundation If you want to hear me talk about the …
Sustain female leadership- website launch https://dianehiggins.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Desktop-video-mockup_sustain_2.mp4 Loved working on this website project for Sustain Female Leadership with these two lovely ladies Ingrid Seim from Avenues Coaching and …
Great Irish Bake- Certificate of donation Just got the certificate of the amount of funds raised from Sara’s bake sale for Children’s Health Foundation for …
School Yearbook design I’ve been really busy the last few weeks with client work that I haven’t been ready to share yet, so my own …
Infographic design featured on RTE’s website It’s a total cracker today! This is a recent infographic I produced for Active Iron as part of their research …
What a week! It’s been an amazing week! Had a lovely night away in Killarney with my better half Kevin last night to get some …
Great surprise ahead of the business awards https://dianehiggins.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Business-woman-of-the-year-awards-Network-Cork.mov Got a great surprise delivered to the door today ahead of the Network Cork business woman of …
Upcoming event- business woman of the year awards, and I am a finalist! Looking forward to tomorrow night for the business woman of the year …
New website launch for Cadence PR New website went out the door on Friday for Juelie McLoughlin of Cadence PR.If anyone doesn’t know Juelie, she …
Upcoming Event: Instagram Live with Dean Cunningham from Cunningham Solicitors, Wednesday May 26th @1:00pm (GMT- Cork time) I haven gotten to know Dean from Cunningham Solicitors over …
A busy few weeks! They say everything comes together and this has certainly been true for me the last few weeks. My husband left 2 …
Empowering affirmations for women- on sale now! Now on sale! These beautiful affirmation cards that I designed to compliment the wonderful affirmations of my client Aisling …
The secret to becoming a designer I am so honoured to be named as a finalist in the ‘power within’ category in the Network Cork business …
Back in the classroom for social media training Great to be back in the classroom again today for social media training with Cobh YMCA giving …
Podcast cover design- Thrive for Life Podcast listenership is up. One third of Irish adults now listen to podcasts, an 100% increase since March, thanks …
Website launch- CCS Security Solutions Pressing the green button is always a great feeling! Just launched a new website on behalf of my client CCS …
How to get your business online cheap and fast- lunch and learn with Republic of Work, May 4th 2021 It’s great to have something to …
Network Cork Business Woman of the Year Awards 2021 Nominee I received my nominee badge from the Network Cork business woman of the year awards, …
I love my job (and doodling)! I love my job! This afternoon I was doing some concept work for an upcoming logo design. I’ve always …
Wax seal wedding invitations – back to basics of design Back to the traditional craft of design. Sometimes I find that there’s a bit too …
What does a designer do? If anyone was wondering what a designer does day to day, here’s a view of what’s on my to do …
Support local: A sketch of Idaho Cafe, Cork Continuing with the support local theme and because you all liked me sharing my sketches last week, …
The secret to becoming a designer I’m going to let you in on the secret to becoming a designer. I know that people are not …
Product Design: Thrive for Life Affirmation Cards https://youtu.be/38yGS96ygbw I couldn’t contain my excitement to share this beautiful product design any longer. This is the affirmation …
Logo design review- Anuway This logo looks good enough to eat! This is Claire from AnuWay on her recent birthday with her logo on some …
Tips for better copywriting These tips for better copywriting are ones that I learned today at Republic of Work‘s lunch & learn with Frank Prendergast & …
CPS Website design, branding & animated video Project Outline- CPS website, branding & animated video I have worked with the company CPS on a number …
Making your own content- be creative Sometimes there are opportunities to make some content that you didn’t expect. I had a presentation yesterday evening and …
Perfectionism & Digital Marketing “Perfection is an iterative process”- Diane Higgins I am going to have to go on the payroll at Munster Technological University soon after …
Checklist before you launch your WordPress website I was just prepping a website for launch over the weekend and I thought how nice it would …
Trading Online Voucher review Trading online voucher review: A great Google review from Cathy from Career Coach Me. If anyone is applying for a Trading …
Conversations in Design – Step Up It was a pleasure today to be back (virtually) in my old stomping ground at Munster Technological University speaking …
A day in the life. A trip to the printers (City Print, such a fantastic print company in Cork) this morning to pick up some …
Another logo design gone out the door this week. This is an abstract logo based on the company name ‘CCS’. Looking forward to the next …
Behind the brand! I have been using the same headshot image on my professional social media accounts for a while now (I guess it needs …
Loved designing and stamping these gorgeous Save the Date cards just gone out for this wedding in Portugal next year. For more wedding designs head …
Woo! Happy Thursday. I have just reached 4,000 Linkedin connections. I started this time last year with just over 400 and I decided to put …
Sending love to all my clients for the weekend that’s in it. Made you all a nerdy Valentine’s card #graphicdesign #valentine2021 #corkbusiness #womeninbusiness #designerlife #pantonecoloroftheyear
I got an email from seonotebook.com, an #SEO newsletter from Steve Toth, entitled “How a blank sheet of paper can be a powerful SEO weapon” Intrigued, I clicked right …
Had a great Friday morning coffee and chat with my business family Network Ireland Cork this morning. It’s always good to just have a chat and …
Free infographics templates to show your year in numbers Has everyone gotten their #Spotify 2020 playlists yet? They are a really engaging little feature for Spotify users. …
Not business as usual, but here’s one easy thing you can do for your start-up while working from home, in these extra-ordinary times. OK, so …
Why I am an inspirational woman Last year on International Women’s Day I posted on social media about all of the inspiring women, and there …
OK, so you’re starting your business. You are now the CEO, Marketing Manager, Financial Director and Head of Operations, but all you actually wanted to …
It’s been two years since our Sara had her first operation. Tomorrow is what we call her ‘cranioversary’ and although it sounds strange to say …
Purple cows aren’t that rare at all This is a professional platform so I am not going to spam you all with photographs of my …
I have come to think of the invention of the internet as the ‘Digital Big Bang’ (I thought I coined this phrase, but there’s a …
‘Good Design’ or Design for ‘Good’ in a Global Crisis? Over the past few weeks, my social media feeds have exploded. In a time where …
How to: Get Your Business Online Fast & Cheap There has been a lot of social media posts I have seen recently about how to …
Not business as usual, but here’s one easy thing you can do for your start-up while working from home, in these extra-ordinary times. OK, so …
Why I am an inspirational woman Last year on International Women’s Day I posted on social media about all of the inspiring women, and there …
OK, so you’re starting your business. You are now the CEO, Marketing Manager, Financial Director and Head of Operations, but all you actually wanted to …
It’s been two years since our Sara had her first operation. Tomorrow is what we call her ‘cranioversary’ and although it sounds strange to say …
Purple cows aren’t that rare at all This is a professional platform so I am not going to spam you all with photographs of my …
I have come to think of the invention of the internet as the ‘Digital Big Bang’ (I thought I coined this phrase, but there’s a …
‘Good Design’ or Design for ‘Good’ in a Global Crisis? Over the past few weeks, my social media feeds have exploded. In a time where …
How to: Get Your Business Online Fast & Cheap There has been a lot of social media posts I have seen recently about how to …
Not business as usual, but here’s one easy thing you can do for your start-up while working from home, in these extra-ordinary times. OK, so …
Why I am an inspirational woman Last year on International Women’s Day I posted on social media about all of the inspiring women, and there …
OK, so you’re starting your business. You are now the CEO, Marketing Manager, Financial Director and Head of Operations, but all you actually wanted to …
It’s been two years since our Sara had her first operation. Tomorrow is what we call her ‘cranioversary’ and although it sounds strange to say …
Purple cows aren’t that rare at all This is a professional platform so I am not going to spam you all with photographs of my …
Network Cork business woman of the year awards 2022 winner! Me with my trophy! Delighted with myself. Image credit: Network Cork Facebook Page Me and …
Taking a break inspires your best work Just taking a bike for the last commute home from work before I am off for a full …
As a designer of many things from brands to websites to digital content, my main role is not to create, but to listen to my clients.
My process involves LISTENING first, then THINKING about the objectives, and finally CREATING.
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