Frequently Asked Questions

General

  • AK Creative Studio offers branding and custom event design services. Branding projects include brand identity, brand refreshes, brand collateral, and social and digital design. Event services include custom wedding stationery, day-of stationery, and design for other celebrations and events.

  • Timelines vary depending on the type and scope of your project. For wedding stationery, I recommend reaching out 6–12 months before your event whenever possible. For branding and other custom design projects, reaching out early is always encouraged so there is plenty of time for discovery, design, revisions, and final production.

  • Yes. AK Creative Studio works with clients regardless of location. The design process can be completed remotely through email and digital proofs, with printed pieces shipped directly to you when applicable.

  • Every project is unique, so pricing is customized based on your specific needs and scope. For branding projects, factors such as deliverables and level of customization influence the final investment. For stationery and event projects, quantity, printing methods, paper selections, and finishing details are also considered. After learning more about your project, I'll provide a personalized proposal outlining the scope and investment.

  • Yes. A retainer is required to reserve your project and begin the design process. The remaining payment schedule and project details will be outlined in your proposal and agreement.

  • The number of revisions varies depending on the scope and type of project and will be outlined in your proposal. Throughout the design process, we'll work together to thoughtfully refine each detail so the final work feels polished, cohesive, and true to your vision.

  • Simply fill out the inquiry form with a few details about your project. I'll be in touch to learn more about your vision, needs, and timeline before recommending the best next steps. From there, I'll create a personalized proposal for your project.

Branding & Design

  • Yes. Each wedding stationery suite is designed specifically for you rather than selected from a pre-designed collection. Your stationery is created around your celebration, personal style, venue, color palette, and overall vision so the finished suite feels unique to your wedding.

  • Not at all. You’re welcome to come with a clear vision, a few inspiration images, or simply an idea of how you want your wedding to feel. Part of the design process is bringing those ideas together and developing a visual direction that feels cohesive and personal to your celebration.

  • Absolutely. Inspiration such as your venue, florals, fashion, color palette, interiors, artwork, or other visual references can help establish the direction for your stationery. These references are used as inspiration rather than directly recreating another designer's work.

  • We'll begin by learning more about your wedding, aesthetic, and the details you're drawn to. From there, I'll develop a creative direction and design your stationery specifically for your celebration. We'll work together through the refinement process before your final pieces are prepared for production.

  • Your suite can be tailored to the needs of your celebration and may include save the dates, invitations, detail cards, RSVP cards, envelopes, envelope liners, belly bands, and other coordinating elements. We'll determine the pieces that make the most sense for your wedding during the design process

  • Yes. Depending on your design and budget, we can explore different paper selections, printing methods, and finishing details to create a suite that complements your overall vision. Available options will be discussed as part of the design process.

  • Yes. Envelope addressing can be incorporated into your stationery project for a polished and cohesive presentation. Details and availability will be discussed when determining the scope of your suite.

  • Yes. Day-of pieces can be designed to coordinate with your invitation suite and carry the same visual direction throughout your celebration. This may include welcome signs, seating charts, menus, place cards, table numbers, programs, and other custom details.

  • Yes. Custom stationery and event design are also available for celebrations such as rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, welcome parties, anniversaries, vow renewals, and other special events.

  • Yes. Digital designs may be available depending on the project, whether you need a digital invitation, announcement, or coordinating piece. Let me know what you're looking for when you inquire and we can determine the best approach.

  • Rush availability depends on the scope of the project, production requirements, and my current schedule. If you're working with a shorter timeline, include your event date when you inquire and I'll let you know what may be possible.

  • Printed stationery and event pieces can be shipped directly to you. Shipping costs and arrangements will depend on the size and scope of your project and will be outlined before production.

  • In many cases, yes, although availability may depend on the item, printing method, materials, and production requirements. I recommend ordering a few extras with your initial quantity whenever possible.

  • Absolutely. You'll receive digital proofs throughout the design and revision process. Nothing will move into final production until you've reviewed and approved your design.

Weddings & Events

  • Brand Identity projects are tailored to each business and may include a primary logo, secondary logo, brand marks, color palette, typography, graphic elements, creative direction, and a brand style guide. Your proposal will outline exactly what is included based on your needs.

  • Brand Identity is designed for businesses creating a visual identity from the ground up or looking for a completely new direction. Brand Refresh is intended for established brands that want to refine and elevate their existing identity while maintaining elements that are already working.

  • Yes. If you already have an established visual identity but feel it needs some refinement, a Brand Refresh may be the right fit. We can thoughtfully update elements such as your logo, typography, color palette, and supporting graphics while maintaining the character your brand has already established.

  • Yes. Brand Collateral and Social & Digital services are available for businesses with an established visual identity that need additional branded materials, such as business cards, packaging, social graphics, campaign assets, or other custom pieces.

  • In most cases, yes. Having established logos, colors, typography, and basic brand guidelines allows me to create materials that feel consistent with your existing identity. If you don't have those elements yet, we can discuss whether a Brand Identity project would be a better starting point.

  • Timelines depend on the scope of the project and services selected. Your estimated timeline will be outlined in your proposal before the project begins, with time built in for concept development, feedback, revisions, and preparation of your final files.