About Copper Moth Design
A design studio based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, Copper Moth Design delivers exciting and captivating creative solutions packed with illustrative character for businesses stretching across the south of the UK. Founded by Charlotte Young, a designer with 15 years experience, Copper Moth Design offers a direct-to-designer service.
Working with a pool of expert collaborators, know you are in trusted hands whatever your project.
Meet Charlotte
I started Copper Moth Design in 2017 after seven years of working in a range of design agencies in London. My goal was and still is to this day to provide a direct designer-to-client service.
When it comes to largehearted businesses, your audience loves hearing about the tales that make your business yours: the experiences that explain why you care so deeply about the things you do; recollections of times where you embodied your values and the challenges you’ve learned from.
Which is why you need a direct designer-to-client relationship to take all these tidbits and twirl them into designs that tell stories. By building a strong relationship with you I truly believe we can create the best possible outcome for your design project.
By listening and asking questions to get to the heart of your vision, I create characterful designs that embody the spirit of your business and speak to the soul of your dream customer.
In recent years I've become more involved in the illustration side of design. I love how the medium allows you to convey ideas in unique and sometimes unusual ways. I feel very passionate about using illustration in my work and believe it helps to set projects apart when incorporated with more traditional design.
When I'm not designing I am enjoying the Sussex countryside with my family. Having moved from Brighton in 2023, I feel incredibly lucky to have such an inspirational location on my doorstep, whilst still being close enough to swing back to the seaside in the blink of an eye.
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FAQs
Can we meet in person or talk on the phone before starting?
Absolutely! I am more than happy to chat on the phone, and even better to meet in person. There are lots of lovely cafes in Haywards Heath and the surrounding area. I can also get down to Brighton very easily, just ask.
I can't see what I'm looking for. Can I create a bespoke package?
Of course! You can add on to your chosen package, and I’m always happy to explore other ways to make your package as unique as your business.
We can bring some joy to your brand through an individual project too. Here are some options I offer:
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Social media templates
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Branded presentation tools
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Promotional print materials
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Reports and longform documents
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Illustrations and iconography
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Product packaging
In case you were wondering about prices: I charge £375 for a Design Day, £195 for a half day and my hourly rate is £60.*
Let me know what you’re thinking when you fill out my contact form, and we can chat about the right design option for you.
*I assess my rates every six months and they are subject to change based on the project.
How does the design process work?
It starts with a phone call, an online meet or an actual in person meet-up! We chat about your project and how I think I might be able to help. Read more about the process for a branding project here. For other design projects we'll agree a cost, timeline and rounds of revisions to be included before getting started. On completion of your project you'll receive all editable files and the correct outputs to suit your purposes.
Do you offer a payment plan?
For branding projects and larger design projects, I require a deposit of 50% prior to starting the project and the remaining 50% on sign-off. This will be outlined in our project agreement and I will send out invoices for each stage. Other deposit and payment options can be discussed.
I'm ready to start my project, what now?
Send that email! I'll get your project into the studio diary and send you all the relevant documents to get started. I can't wait to work with you!
What happens if I miss an agreed deadline on my project?
No need to panic, the unexpected happens sometimes.
Late feedback could have a knock on impact on my studio schedule, but I’ll do my best to accommodate you. Your project will be rescheduled, although it might be delayed a week or two.
A gentle reminder: if we’ve signed a contract you may incur a small charge, especially if it’s going to delay finishing your project. But I promise I’ll be fully transparent throughout the rescheduling process, so please let me know as soon as you’re worried about missing a deadline.
How long will my project take?
The complexity of your project and the time you intend to feedback can effect the project. A timeline will be drawn up that allows me to allocate time in the studio schedule so that we can make sure no deadlines are missed. For an example, a project that only requires me to layout a document in an existing style could take one or two days, but an in depth branding project such as my Deluxe package takes a couple months.