Sabina Bower
Q What do you do?
“I’m a Brand & Web Designer - basically, I help “businesses” become *BRANDS* with strong Brand & Social Strategy, and a killer Website”
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
Networking and learning from the best of the best through webinars, Skillshare courses, SquareSpace Circle, etc. It definitely DID not happen over night.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
I focus on work that I truly connect with, instead of just accepting any paid project that falls on my lap. I want to work with my clients long-term and build something authentic that people resonate with.
Q What are you working on right now?
I work full-time as the Brand Campaign Manager at Diadem Sports - a top pickleball and tennis company. For freelance projects, I'm working on a website and branding for an incredible acupuncturist in L.A. I think it's going to be one of my favorite projects yet!
Q What’s your style?
I adore bright, colorful brand with personality!
I also love Gen-Z imagery that connects with this demographic: I'm working on a great example of this - It'll be ready soon.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
Branding & Web Design are my bread + butter. If I had to choose one... it would be Web Design (maybe - ugh).
Q What is frustrating you right now?
Honestly, I love designing and it's all I want to do. Marketing *myself* and my services is a huge pain point for myself. That's why I love ilovecreatives.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
I love this question! I would have them focus on the Sales part of my business, so I can focus on designing and building out my clients' dream projects.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
Start learning Adobe Effects the day you're born. It's an incredible tool, but learning it is NOT for the faint of heart.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
I would ask them about how they scaled up their business and clientele without having to do less designing.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
I love working with ambitious businesses who have interesting stories to tell or a mission/vision I can be behind... and helping them go from "business" to "brand.”
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
My favorite clients are those who have a general direction for what they need, but just need help executing it and bringing it to life.
Q What is your rate?
Because I work with small to medium businesses, my price range really depends on what they need at that time. For example, one of my clients hadn't launched their business yet, but they needed a Logo and a Website. We started with a $2,000 Branding & Website package deal that had just enough for them to get started. Then after 4 months, they decided they needed more pages and more assets for their Branding, so I provided those services for an additional $1,500.
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
The best way (and what most people do) is they find me through my website and they send me a message via my website or my email: contact@sabinabower.com
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Emily Collard - www.collarddesignstudio.co.uk
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Embrace silence, let thoughts untame.
This member profile was originally published in December 2023