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How I approach business documents

Reports, proposals, guides and publications
must make sense without someone there to explain them
I focus on structure and navigation so readers can find what matters, on screen or in print
I focus on structure and navigation so readers can find what matters, on screen or in print
The brief
The starting point is usually existing content developed by subject specialists
My role is to organise and present that information so the finished document is clear, professionally produced and consistent with the organisation’s brand, while preserving its meaning
My role is to organise and present that information so the finished document is clear, professionally produced and consistent with the organisation’s brand, while preserving its meaning


The challenge
Business documents often contain detailed content prepared by specialists rather than designers. Information can be dense, difficult to navigate or inconsistently presented
The challenge is to improve clarity and usability while preserving technical accuracy and respecting the brand
The challenge is to improve clarity and usability while preserving technical accuracy and respecting the brand
What guides me
Who will read it, and what do they need to understand or do?
What information needs emphasis, simplification or visualisation?
How will the document be used, on screen or in print?
What information needs emphasis, simplification or visualisation?
How will the document be used, on screen or in print?


How I contribute
I shape and organise information for clear communication, using visual hierarchy, layouts, tables, charts and diagrams where useful
I work with clients and stakeholders through revisions, approvals and final production, applying brand guidelines consistently and contributing to content development where appropriate
I work with clients and stakeholders through revisions, approvals and final production, applying brand guidelines consistently and contributing to content development where appropriate
What I deliver
Professionally produced documents that organise complex information, support independent reading and maintain a consistent brand experience
Depending on the brief, I work in PowerPoint, Word, InDesign or Illustrator producing material suited to its content, audience and intended use
Depending on the brief, I work in PowerPoint, Word, InDesign or Illustrator producing material suited to its content, audience and intended use


The value of the work
The result is a polished, well-structured document that reflects the organisation’s brand while helping readers find information, understand complex ideas and identify key messages
Get in touch
Planning a new report, proposal or publication, or need support with an existing document?
Get in touch to discuss what you're working on and how I can help
Get in touch to discuss what you're working on and how I can help


PDF portfolio
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Find out more about the roles I've held, the organisations I've worked with and the types of projects I've supported throughout my career

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