TheraisaK.com
We provide affordable services in: Graphic Design, Logo Design, Web Design, Photo Editing, Digital/Traditional Fine Arts, Creative Writing and more
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Media & Communication, Entertainment, Not for profit / Charity
Tends to work with:
Individuals, Startups, Non-profit Organisations
General location of clients: Canada, USA, UK
Latest Project
Nanaimo Visitor Boycott
The Nanaimo visitor boycott is a protest over environmental degradation of vital marsh habitat and a sensitive ecosystem inventory.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
11 February 2010
Rory Rickwood at Nanaimo Environmental Steward
I recently contracted Therasia K to develop a quick website that would be simple to navigate and effective in its communication. I soon discovered that Therasia was a highly professional service that...
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Awards
The Web Builders
Gold Award (2009)
Avanced Web Design
Silver Award (2009)
Fusion Design
Bronze Award (2009)
Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
TheraisaK.com:
”Reasonable, Affordable, Friendly, Knowledgeable, Creative”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
TheraisaK.com:
”Hopefully in a store front/studio location still providing low cost services (but more of them!)”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
TheraisaK.com:
”From my first name and middle initial. ”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Copywriting
- Public Relations
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Technologies Used:
CSS, HTML, JavaScript
CMS Used:
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees:
Established: 1994
Address:
Brantford
Contact:
Theraisa K
Phone: 519-771-3235
theraisak@hotmail.com
www.theraisak.com
Joined WWDC: 18 October 2008
Articles
- Choosing the Right Designer for You
- Design and Usability
- Website Hosting: The Designer VS The Client
- Website Features
- Location, Location and the Designers Within Them
- How to get the most out of your Designer by the Hour
- Hidden Costs in Design: Print Design (Part 1)
- Hidden Costs in Design: Web Design (Part 2)
Nanaimo Visitor Boycott
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
The Nanaimo visitor boycott is a protest over environmental degradation of vital marsh habitat and a sensitive ecosystem inventory.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML
Completion date: February 2010
ReduxRock.com
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
Connecting Classic Rock fans with new music based on the sounds of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s that they know and love.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML
Completion date: April 2009 (on-going)
Aspiration Magazine
- Branding
- Graphic Design for Print
- Logo Design
Print magazine geared towards aspiring and successful entrepreneurs and business minded individuals
Languages: N/A
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: HTML
Completion date: March 2009
Sammy & Friends
- Graphic Design for Print
- Logo Design
Layout and design for upcoming children's book series
Languages: N/A
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: HTML
Completion date: January 2009
Ivory Tower Project
- Branding
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Independent melodic/classic rock band from New York
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category:
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML
Completion date: December 2008
Celestial Wreckage
- Branding
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Multi-purpose website catering to the personal works of Ria Weeks (Celestial Wreckage), print magazine The Tide and independent recording label Metal Orb Records
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category:
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML
Completion date: August 2008
Cubby Hole Studio
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Public Relations
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Visual artisan based in Blenheim, Ontario offering original pieces in oil, acrylics, stained glass, patio stone plus more
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: March 2008 (on-going)
Reviews
I recently contracted Therasia K to develop a quick website that would be simple to navigate and effective in its communication. I soon discovered that Therasia was a highly professional service that answered all my question in a non-technical and honest way. I felt I had Theraisa full attention and she showed total dedication to my project that had a short production timeframe. I am very happy with her work and my website does the job of presenting a clear message.
I was referred to Theraisa K by another company that had liked her work. Theraisa was courteous, attentive, and always considerate of my views on site design. As well as always being responsive to my e-mailed questions, Theraisa easily "got on board" with my site suggestions and goals. I appreciated retaining editing control, yet having her guidance in how my website needed to appear and what content was important. She took my ideas, streamlined them, and provided a clean, business-like website that met all my goals. Theaisa communicated well. I was especially impressed with her graphic design. She would always provide multiple choices, and she would keep designing alternative proofs until I was satisfied. I'm a fussy, detail-type person, and Theraisa never seemed frustrated by my many questions. I felt like we were a team with the same goal. Never any negatives. TheraisaK is a great person to work closely with on a project, yet I feel she would also provide a good product given the freedom to work entirely on her own. I can't say enough...she's awesome.
Great communication. Did the work faster than I could send the content. Was very happy with the amount of time it took to complete the project and make any changes that I requested. Gave advice on several issues which came in handy. Extremely professional, worth every penny!
Note: TheraisaK designed my Magazine, not website
not being very graphically attuned myself i was very nervous about finding the right people to handle my graphic design needs . luckily and thankfully i found Theraisa K! she handled the work quickly, and exceeded all of my expectations. Her communication was fast and informative, and she seemed to be able to handle anything i threw her way. I am already working on my next project for her to work on and make look great!
Theraisak.com incorporates an incredible attention to detail. She's motivated and hard working individual who strives for excellence in all she pursues. But beyond that she's also flexible, creative and willing to adjust things to the liking of the individual.
We speak frequently through email and it's always easy to maintain contact and communication. I feel that my site is in good hands when she is updating it or tweaking things. Besides the incredible services I was also honored by the art that she created specifically for the sight and it was a complete surprise that completely blew me away it was so beautiful. I actually teared up a little :)
Theraisa and I have a great business relationship, she is quick to respond, offers suggestions and is quick to follow the direction I give. She would always email mock ups for approval for re-designing and took feedback well.
She would always break down techno-babble into understandable english when I had questions. I am very happy with her work and her dedication to me as a client. On a scale of 1-10 as a service (10 being the highest) I would give her a 12.
Theraisa K.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Theraisa K is a Brantford freelance creative/graphic design artist dedicated providing high quality, professional and creative services including graphic design, logo design, web design, photo editing, digital illustration and creative writing at low affordable prices since 1994. Having graduated from a 3 year Graphic Design program at Fanshawe College and majoring in fine and visual arts throughout public and high school; Theraisa’s work has been on display in local art galleries, published in many print and web based magazines, calendars and storybooks; as well, much of her web design work can still be found online today. Theraisa’s goals are focused on expanding TheraisaK.com to include more diverse clientele while continuing to gain recognition in art, design, literature and photography regionally as well as internationally. She hopes to some day open her own creative design studio and store front.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
TheraisaK.com:
”Theraisa K, Owner / Designer”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
TheraisaK.com:
”Reasonable, Affordable, Friendly, Knowledgeable, Creative”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
TheraisaK.com:
”To provide quality services in a timely and cost effective manner based our Client's project and needs.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
TheraisaK.com:
”Home office that is small but effective”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
TheraisaK.com:
”I offer owner-level services and I work directly with the client on a one-on-one basis. I do not outsource or have other designers on board to help keep costs low and branding constant throughout the project.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
TheraisaK.com:
”I am only one person and offer original work at realistic prices based around my Client's needs and budget limitations. I also offer price reductions, pro bono services, bulk rates, fixed/flat rates or hourly wages, including bartering/exchange of services and price matching.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
TheraisaK.com:
”Word of mouth from past clients, friends, family, former classmates, as well as constantly putting my name "out there" via the WWW.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
TheraisaK.com:
”Free Estimate, Contracting of my services & Deposit, Concept samples, Modifications, Finalization, Licensing of Rights, Final Payment and any other additional details needed to wrap up the project ”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
TheraisaK.com:
”Understanding what each side can and has to offer during every step of the project, as well as having superb communication skills!”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
TheraisaK.com:
”Provide them with what they want or need, but keep them on track by offering additional solutions that will save them time and money.”
WWDC:
If a client was trying to decide between a shortlist of web design companies, how would you recommend they go about selecting the right one for them?
TheraisaK.com:
”1. Portfolio - see if they offer the style you're looking for. 2. Services - see if they offer the services you need to get the project done (flash, html, css, cms, etc.) 3. Price - see if they fall within your allotted budget frame.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
TheraisaK.com:
”Hopefully in a store front/studio location still providing low cost services (but more of them!)”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
TheraisaK.com:
”Hopefully more unique and less "cut and paste" into pre-fabricated templates, no doubt it'll be based more for phones than personal computers.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
TheraisaK.com:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
TheraisaK.com:
”From my first name and middle initial. ”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
TheraisaK.com:
”Less is more and design to sell, sell, sell!”
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