QAD Services

We're excited you're here! There is so much we can do to collaborate on your project. Here's an overview of the kinds of services QAD can provide so you can select what help you need. Feel free to mix and match from our toolbox to meet your project's needs.

Design Research

Research Trends

What it is: Conduct cultural research from a visual perspective providing insight on art trends in the region; regional vendors and contributors; helpful information about language and fonts; and relevant information on the target demographic to aid in design.

What we provide: Slide deck and/or summary sheet

Design Consulting

Art Direction

What it is: Collaborate in guiding the visual direction and design of a project to ensure it is appealing to the target audience and meets quality standards. Can include branding consultation and feedback.

What we provide: Consultation meetings and feedback comments

Design Execution

Graphic Design

What it is: Graphic design services to create original designs, layouts, and visuals. Collaborate with project stakeholders to bring the vision to life.

What we provide: Products, reports, slide decks, downloadables, etc.

Illustration

What it is: Create images for a project and, if requested, leverage AI platforms to generate original art for use in the project.

What we provide: Illustrations, icons, graphics

Project Support

Visual Profile

What it is: A comprehensive summary about the visual preferences of the target audience that can be used as a reference to inform the visual direction of a project.

What we provide: Summary sheet(s)

Art Testing Support

What it is: Collaborate in defining the questions and discovering the answers that will inform and direct a target-audience-driven visual design.

What we provide: Art style samples and questions

Moodboarding

What it is: Create visual references guided by the project manager and workgroup members to explore and communicate the potential look and feel of the art direction.

What we provide: A set of moodboards (multiple boards if distinct styles or directions are being considered).

Visual Design Brief

What it is: Communicate the art decisions and outcomes of the visual design and showcasing a sample of the final product.

What we provide: Summary sheet

Storyboarding

What it is: Collaborate with the project manager and the visual design workgroup in ideating visuals and page layouts. Provide insights and ideas for how to convey the message visually and powerfully for the target audience.

What we provide: Guided art direction plan

Workgroup Support

What it is: Assist the project manager in gathering a workgroup to guide the visual phase of the project. Help identify the “seats” needed and provide recommendations for voices to speak into the design process.

What we provide: Planning sessions and collaboration meetings

Design Session Support

What it is: Assist the project manager in thinking through goals for design sessions, establishing outcomes, and crafting an agenda. Suggest engaging activities if requested and support project manager in planning and facilitating them.

What we provide: Planning sessions and collaboration meetings

Vendor Support

What it is: Assist the project manager in locating skilled vendors for a project, reviewing portfolios, and assisting with communication if requested. Assist with preparing onboarding resources and be available to the project manager for support.

Review design and images for composition, historical accuracy, target audience relevance, and production quality.

What we provide: Onboarding help, resources, review and feedback comments

Process Support

What it is: Assist the project manager through the QAD process, providing support to ensure the project is excellent for the intended audience and meets the highest quality standards.

What we provide: Collaboration meetings

Printer Support

What it is: Assist the project manager in planning for print requirements from the beginning of the project and utilizing regional relationships with printers to ensure an optimal final product to support the design.

What we provide: Liaison with printers and T&O

Quality Assurance

Content Quality Assurance

What it is: Copyedit manuscripts to identify and correct any issues with the overall structure and readability of the text and ensure the style is consistent with OneHope's standards. Proofread final manuscript prior to layout with a meticulous review for any lingering or new errors with punctuation, spelling, grammar, or style inconsistencies. Provide a final check to ensure the manuscript and design files match.

What we provide: Manuscript and PDF review with comments

File Proofing

What it is: Review files for proper setup to ensure excellent quality print or digital production. Scout out basic construction issues in art files, provide feedback, and ensure optimal file setup for future translations.

What we provide: PDF and art file review with comments

Digital Quality Checks

What it is: Review digital products, websites, and apps for accurate functionality and error-free text. Quality check links, downloads, buttons, pages, and site navigation to ensure a smooth user experience.

What we provide: Review with comments

Project Intake

We know by the time you get here, your project may already be well underway. But let's take a look at how to get started with the visual design phase, including some initial questions that need to be answered. As you open up a conversation with QAD, we'll need a little bit of context and an idea of your goals so we know how to help.

Meet QAD

Curious who's behind the scenes? Our QAD members are scattered across time zones, but our hearts are united (and thankfully our systems and processes keep us organized!) Here's a look at our roles and how we can serve you.

Ready to get started? Contact QAD Manager Elimir Garcia elimirgarcia@onehope.net

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