Practical consulting and coaching for more effective design teams
Intentional Design. Better Results.
At My Design Coach, we help businesses improve how design works—from identifying gaps to strengthening workflows, skills, and direction. Our tailored consulting is built to create clarity, improve performance, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Designed to improve performance
Stronger Teams Start with Better Direction
We partner with businesses to bring clarity and structure to their design process. Through tailored consulting and coaching, we help teams improve how they work, collaborate more effectively, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Where design starts to break down
Is Your Team Running Into Any of These Challenges?
Even talented teams struggle without clear direction, structure, and support. These are some of the most common issues we see:
- Design work feels inconsistent or misaligned with the brand
- Feedback is subjective, unclear, or difficult to apply
- Projects go through endless revisions with no clear direction
- Teams struggle with communication and collaboration
- Designers lack the training or guidance to perform at their best
- Creative direction is missing or difficult to maintain
- Workflows are inefficient, unclear, or constantly changing
- Ideas don’t translate into strong, effective design
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and it’s fixable.
That’s where My Design Coach comes in. We provide targeted support to help you address these challenges, strengthen your team, and improve how design works across your organization.
How we can help
Consulting Support Designed for Your Team
Start with the level of support that fits your needs. Each service is designed to provide clarity, direction, and practical next steps.
Real Results for Designers and Teams
The Value You Gain
Investing in design coaching and consulting isn’t just about guidance—it’s about achieving measurable results that elevate your work and your team. Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:
Streamline Workflows
Improve efficiency and get more done with less friction.
Gain Clarity
Know priorities, goals, and next steps for every project.
Strengthen Collaboration
Foster teamwork and communication that drives results.
Deliver Consistently
Produce reliable, high-quality design work every time.
Boost Confidence
Make creative decisions and lead projects with certainty.
Create Lasting Impact
Establish sustainable processes that strengthen your team and results.
Unlock Creativity
Explore new ideas and approaches that elevate every project.
Adapt with Confidence
Navigate change and evolving projects with clarity and ease.
How it works
A Clear, Structured Approach
A simple, step-by-step process built on our Clarify, Strategize, Strengthen approach—so you always know what’s next.
1
Get Aligned
We start with a discovery call to understand your goals, challenges, and creative context.
Book a Free Discovery Call
2
Uncover Opportunities
We dig into your workflows, team dynamics, and design processes to identify what’s working—and what’s not.
3
Map the Path Forward
You receive clear recommendations and a practical roadmap tailored to your team or project.
4
Build and Strengthen
We work together to implement the plan through coaching, guidance, and ongoing support.
START HERE
Step 1: FREE Discovery Call
A quick call to get aligned, ask questions, and find the right starting point.
Your Experience, Simplified
What to Expect
Every session is personalized, practical, and focused on helping you and your team achieve clear, meaningful results.
- All consulting sessions are one-on-one with Maggie, founder of My Design Coach.
- Initial meetings are held via Zoom.
- A brief questionnaire helps us understand your goals, challenges, and priorities.
- Sessions are collaborative, practical, and tailored to your needs.
- Engagements are focused to ensure quality and meaningful results.
Tailored Support, Transparent Pricing
Design Support Made Simple
Whether you need focused coaching, full consulting, or a mix of both, our flexible packages give you the guidance you need—clearly priced and easy to understand.
FREE
Discovery Call
$0
A short, no-pressure conversation to clarify goals, discuss priorities, answer questions, and recommend next steps.
Deliverables: Verbal insights and
recommendations
- High-level discussion of goals,
challenges, and priorities - Opportunity to ask questions
about services and process - Guidance on next steps
- Confirmation of the best-fit service or support level
Outcome: Leave with a clear understanding of your options and the next best steps to achieve your design goals.
Available remotely Only
Design Strategy Consultation
$400
A focused, one-hour session providing clarity, direction, and actionable guidance on your design challenges.
Deliverables: Written summary with recommendations and next steps (delivered within 2 business days)
- One-hour in-depth strategy meeting
- Review of current design challenges, goals, and constraints
- Tailored strategic discussion for your team’s needs
- Prioritized recommendations and implementation options
Outcome: Walk away with actionable guidance and a clear plan to tackle your specific design challenges with confidence.
Available remotely or in person
Design Team Assessment
$1,500
A multi-touch evaluation for organizations seeking in-depth insight, long-term solutions, and structured training plans.
Deliverables: Detailed proposal with recommended training topics, formats, delivery methods, and a customized implementation plan
- One-hour kickoff meeting
- Questionnaires, interviews, workflow review, and observations (6 hours total)
- Evaluation of team strengths, gaps, and opportunities
Outcome: Receive a strategic roadmap for team growth, training, and long-term design performance improvements.
Timeline: Assessments typically take 3-4 weeks, depending on scope and availability.
Recommended: a combination of remote and in person
Coaching Support
$175/hr
Ongoing coaching to help individuals or teams put their custom design plan into action, improve skills, and strengthen creative workflows.
Deliverables: Personalized guidance, hands-on support, and practical strategies tailored to your team’s needs.
- Skill development and workflow improvement
- Collaboration and creative leadership coaching
- Hands-on guidance for real projects
Outcome: Build stronger design skills,
streamline workflows, and confidently execute your creative vision
Available remotely or in person
Real Transformations
Before and After
See how intentional art direction and design guidance transform creative work—from unclear and inconsistent to focused, refined, and effective.
Feedback Focus: concept, font, spacing
Feedback Focus: Margins, organization, hierarchy, visual
Feedback Focus: Find clear concept/story for magazine cover art to represent all disciplines in the department
Feedback Focus: Needed more Gestalt themed elements, added interest, connection between front and back cover
What you need to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re improving an existing design team or building stronger processes from the ground up, these FAQs cover how consulting works, what to expect, and how we get started. Still have questions? Reach out—we’re here to help.
Start with a free discovery call. We’ll talk through your goals, challenges, and current process, then outline the best next steps for your team.
Consulting is ideal for businesses with in-house design teams, growing teams that need structure, or leaders looking to improve creative performance and consistency.
Here can be a brief but clear response to the question, giving customers a quick answer without unnecessary details.
That’s exactly what the discovery call is for. You don’t need to have everything figured out—we’ll help identify gaps and recommend the right approach.
My Design Coach focuses on real-world application. Instead of generic training, you get tailored guidance based on your team, workflows, and goals.
Both. Whether you're an individual designer looking for direction or a team needing structure and support, services are tailored to fit your needs.
Most engagements start with a discovery call, followed by a strategy session or assessment. From there, we move into coaching and ongoing support as needed.
Many teams see improvements in clarity and workflow immediately. Longer-term results—like consistency and performance—build through continued implementation and support.
Both options are available. You can book a one-time session for specific challenges or continue with ongoing coaching and consulting for deeper impact.
Sessions are designed to fit your schedule. You can book support as needed or set up a recurring cadence based on your goals.
Yes. Services are designed to be flexible and scalable—ranging from single sessions to ongoing partnerships—so you can choose what fits your needs and budget.
No problem. We can travel to your location for in-person training and work directly with your team.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Let’s Talk
Tell us what you’re working through and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
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