Working with Suzie North

Design shouldn’t feel risky. When you work with us you get clear scopes, timelines, and visibility at every step—so you always know what’s coming and how your project is unfolding.

You’ll always know the plan.
Every project has clear scopes, timelines, and checkpoints. No vague promises, no surprises.

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You see the work as it evolves.
Drafts, reviews, and structured feedback rounds ensure the design grows in alignment with your needs—not behind a curtain.

A simple, stylized black and gold illustration of a magnifying glass with a round lens and a handle.
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Revisions are built in.
You don’t have to worry about being “stuck” with a design that doesn’t feel right. Iteration is part of the process.

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Walk away better than before.
Cleaner visuals, tighter structure, and a more unified system—design that finally does its job.

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Ready to bring clarity to your design? Here’s what happens next …

Reach out and say ‘hi.’
No pressure, no prep required. Think of it as having virtual coffee with your new designer BFF.

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We talk through your needs.
You share what’s working, what isn’t, and what you hope your materials could do for you.

We map a path forward + do the work.
We’ll outline your best options and make a go-plan together. Then we’ll confidently lead you through the work!

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If you’re ready for design that finally works with you, not against you, the first step is simple …

Collaboration models

Every project is different, so we offer a few flexible and customizable ways to work together. Whether you need quick support, a clearly defined project, or an ongoing design partner, we’ll find the approach that fits your goals and pace.

Hourly Support

Max flexibility, short-term design help

Best for quick updates, consulting, or focused tasks without a long-term commitment.

Good fit for:

  • Design reviews + refinements

  • Quick-turn designs

  • Overflow support during busy times

  • Last-minute updates + fixes

Project-Based Work

Projects with clear scope and outcomes

We define the scope up front and move through the work with clarity from start to finish.

Good fit for:

  • Campaigns + launches

  • Decks, publications, or websites

  • Design systems or brand updates

  • One-time initiatives

Part-Time Retainer Partnerships

Consistent design support over time

Dedicated weekly capacity for agile and evolving needs, priority access, and longer-term collaboration.

Good fit for:

  • Managing multiple priorities at once

  • Growing teams + organizations

  • Iterative projects + evolving goals

  • Ongoing creative support

Explore our creative services

Geez, there’s a lot here! Feel free to scroll or use the handy buttons to jump around if you know what you’re looking for. And if you what you’re looking for isn’t listed here, why not reach out?

Brand Identity

Clear, intentional brand foundations that help people immediately understand who you are.

Clients come to this service when they’re forming something new, refreshing an existing brand, or realizing their current visuals no longer match their work. We help you develop the essentials so your brand feels consistent, recognizable, and true across every channel.

Typical Projects:

  • Logos + wordmarks

  • Identity systems

  • Brand guidelines

  • Naming + visual storytelling

  • Squarespace website design

  • Branded collateral (cards, one-pagers, etc.)

Collection of four black and white logos and illustrations for a baking company in Oxford, CT, including a fox with a top hat, a bird and a crow on a branch, and color palette swatches.
A digital presentation slide deck titled 'AX Brand Guideline' with sections including logo, color palette, and typography, featuring color swatches, font samples, and logo variations.
A white notebook with 'Lumina' and a dragonfly logo on a wooden table, next to glasses of white wine, a potted succulent plant, and a pair of black-rimmed glasses.

Marketing + Campaign Design

Design that communicates clearly, supports launches, and helps your work reach the right audience.

From campaign visuals to decks, reports, case studies, and print or digital marketing materials, this service helps you share your message with impact. Think: clean structure, cohesive visuals, and assets you’re proud to put in front of your audience.

Typical Projects:

  • Campaign + launch creative

  • Decks, reports, case studies

  • One-pagers + brochures

  • Digital + print ads

  • Event + outreach materials

  • Promotional PDFs + eBooklets

Flat lay of magazines, a potted plant, a wooden lamp, a pen, a notebook, eyeglasses, a toy airplane, a cup of coffee with latte art on a saucer and spoon, and wireless earbuds on a wooden surface.
Two printed flyers about AgileExtended LLC's capability statement, placed on a white surface with a wooden block, binder clip, and pen.
Collection of brochures and flyers for Mercury yacht monitoring services, featuring images of yachts, a sunset, and text highlighting features like privacy, security, and owner benefits.

Operational Design

The behind-the-scenes design that makes your day-to-day communication work smoothly.

This is for the internal materials that keep teams aligned: branded templates, training decks, process guides, and reusable design frameworks. If you’ve ever thought, “We use this every day—why doesn’t it look or function better?”—this is where we fix that.

Typical Projects:

  • Presentation templates

  • Fillable PDFs

  • Process + how-to guides

  • Training + enablement materials

  • Proposal + communication templates

  • Onboarding docs

An infographic about PlanetOIT keyword trends overview showing cloud-shaped word cloud with keywords like "oit," "accessibility," "cms," "anything," "forum," and "change." Graph of top keywords by content type, relationships between keywords with circles labeled "oit," "cms," and "one-pagers," and tips for content creators about leveraging themes, expanding underrepresented themes, and researching buzz words.
Four presentation slides with colorful graphs and charts on a gray surface, focusing on resource views, digital workplace releases, and phishing awareness.
Open magazine pages with food safety and health tips, featuring images of a lemon, orange, tomatoes, and brochure covers about food safety and not getting boo-boos.

Print + Packaging

Thoughtful, polished print materials for moments when the tangible really matters.

Whether it’s a publication, report, brochure, event collateral, or a packaging system, we create design that’s clear, engaging, and production-ready. You walk away with assets that feel high-quality and intentional—no guesswork, no messy files.

Typical Projects:

  • Editorial + publication design (books + booklets)

  • Brochures + print collateral

  • Packaging + label systems

  • Signage + event materials

  • Print-ready production files + vendor coordination

Three books about organizational values and agility, one open and two closed, are displayed on a gray surface, with the closed book featuring colorful, curved design elements on the cover.
Open booklet showing illustrations of a park with people, trees, a bridge, water with boats, and buildings. The pages contain text about a gathering event at the park.
Exhibition booth with a purple curved counter with 'agilextended' logo, a purple standing sign with the same logo and the words 'Innovative, trusted, people-centered catalysts', a colorful large backdrop with a spiral design, two chairs, and a small round table.

Product Design

Visual and graphic support for physical products and merchandise.

From swag to stickers to card decks, this service brings your product concepts to life with clarity and style. If you need artwork that’s polished, production-ready, and aligned with your brand, this is where we focus.

Typical Projects:

  • Apparel + merchandise design

  • Packaging concepts

  • Illustrations

  • Production-ready artwork

  • Branded inserts + accessories

  • Product mockups

A purple hoodie with pink accents and orange drawstrings, featuring a logo with mountain outline and the words 'agilextended' on a blue background.
Graphic with a blue shape resembling a speech bubble with rounded edges on a yellow background. Inside, white text reads, 'Connecting Care. Collaborating for Excellence.' There are icons of a laptop with a heart, a group of people, and decorative stars and dotted lines. Small text at the top says, 'Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,' and below the main text, a yellow hashtag reads, '#OneOIT.'
Three overlapping cards featuring illustrated icons and text about character traits. The left card, colored in lavender, highlights "Cultivator" with an icon of a watering can and plant, emphasizing prioritizing wellbeing. The middle card, in shades of pink and purple, focuses on "Navigator" with celestial and telescope icons, explaining identifying trade-offs. The right card, in green, presents a quote about history and an anchor icon, with additional text and a quote attributed to Marcus Garvey.

Creative Consulting

Strategic design guidance that brings clarity to your visual design challenges.

Consulting is perfect when you don’t need full production work yet, but you do need strategic thinking for you or your team to be able to take the next steps: art direction, design system refinement, visual strategy, or ongoing partnership. You’ll leave with clarity, recommendations, and a plan you can confidently follow.

Typical Projects:

  • Brand + visual strategy recommendations

  • Design system audits + refinement plans

  • Art direction + mentorship for designers

  • Creative oversight + feedback cycles

  • Visual tone + messaging alignment

  • Roadmaps + next-step guidance

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