Hello, we are Kris & Donna—designers, educators and mentors.
Between us, we’ve spent decades designing, teaching, mentoring and running creative businesses. And over the years, we’ve helped hundreds of designers get off the roller coaster and build stronger, more profitable and sustainable businesses of their own.
We know that being brilliant at design and knowing how to run a brilliant design business are two very different things.
Pricing. Profitability. Clients. Processes. Boundaries. Cash flow. Positioning. Systems. Sales. There’s a whole other skill set behind creating a business that supports the work — and the life — you want.
That’s the stuff we’ve always loved teaching.
And while The Academy in its original format has now come to an end, the knowledge, tools and experience behind Design & Prosper are still very much here.
Explore the site, listen to the podcast, dive into our free resources and take a look through what we taught inside The Academy.
Need help moving forward in your design business? Donna offers private 1:1 coaching to help you find clarity, make confident decisions and build a sustainable business that works for you.
Let's chat—click below to book in a free Discovery Call.
Together, we created Design & Prosper to help graphic, brand and web designers build businesses that work — creatively, commercially and for the humans running them.
Want personalised support with your design business? Donna is still working 1:1 with designers, from focused strategy sessions to deeper coaching and ongoing support.
Listen to the Design & Prosper podcast, where Kris and Donna chat all things graphic design business. We’ve got so many tips and tricks to guide and support you.
Confused about pricing your work or how to respond to tricky clients? Head to our freebies page because we have some awesome FREE resources for you!
HERE’S HOW
WE CAN HELP
We’ve still got plenty of ways to help you build a better design business — from free resources and years of podcast goodness to personalised 1:1 support when you need it.
Your systems and processes are letting you down — and you know there has to be a better way.
You know you should be making more money, but pricing, profitability or cash flow still feel harder than they should.
You’re dealing with client issues, scope creep or boundaries that keep eating into your time and profit.
You want more consistent leads, better-fit clients and a healthier pipeline of work.
You’re working hard in your business, but the results aren’t reflecting the effort you’re putting in.
Working 1:1 with a coach gives you the space to find clarity, make confident decisions and keep your business moving forward.
You’re in the right place if you feel the following:
You have big ideas for your business, but need clarity around what to focus on next and how to actually make it happen.
How to price your design projects
Pricing can feel so hard, right? We’ve broken down the steps for you in this helpful pricing guide for graphic designers.
Client changes suck scripts
We’ve got you covered with helpful scripts to use when tricky clients ask for changes. Now you'll know exactly what to say!
Want free resources & training? Check out these design business goodies.
Client portal template
This free template will help you deliver a headache-free project management experience for your clients with ease.
Uplevel your business with the Design & Prosper Podcast
EP 21 // 10 ways designers can make more money...now!
EP 35 // Done is better than perfect: the mantra every design studio needs
EP 37 // Ditch the Dirty F WorD in your design business
Tune in to our regular chats where we unpack all kinds of ways to help you thrive in your design business.
Tune in to our regular conversations where we unpack all kinds of ways to help you thrive in your design business.
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“Working with Kris & Donna as design business mentors has been the single most beneficial investment I’ve made for my business over the last 20 years...”
Sara Bowers, Graphic Designer and business owner | Studio 8
I was struggling with overwhelm, working too hard and not feeling as though I could get my head above water. I also lacked the confidence to be charging what I was worth. In the most nurturing and holistic way, they helped me through a complete re-work of my business strategies and systems and a whole new re-brand and vision for Studio 8.
It was a lot of intense work, but so so well worth it. Thank you a million Kris and Donna! You’ve helped transform my business to something that I am so proud of. I know my mentoring relationship will continue and I am so thrilled to see even more progress.