About The Design Cure

Creating stand-out brands, marketing that works, engaging websites & social media that tells stories. Providing a supportive, personalised and cohesive service for retail, small business, consultants, Not For Profits and the Arts industry - businesses with heart.

My thoughtful, considered approach comes from over two decades of experience working with businesses and creative people just like you. No two people or businesses are the same so all of my services can be packaged up for you, and are carefully tailored for your unique situation, challenges and requirements.

Work With Us

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    Hour of Power | One:One

    Pick my brain, gain clarity or bounce ideas around - do you have a burning question or a few things you'd like help with or advice on? Book an hour with me and we can power through - and we will power through! This session would be perfect for coaching, idea generation, planning, troubleshooting, editing, getting feedback or website edits. Sessions are recorded and I will send you a checklist style summary of our outcomes so you know what to do next.

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    VIP Days | One:One

    Would you like a senior, experienced (25 years) Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer at your service for a day?! You'll be surprised what we get through. We'll plan beforehand and focus - moving your highest priorities forward - giving you clarity and more head-space. You can also stack your days together and get a brand/website in a week. You get the satisfaction of immediate delivery - no time consuming quoting, no distractions with admin and other clients - this time is all about you!

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    "The Marketing Cure Collective" Membership | Group

    We get it. Marketing is always on your mind, it’s never finished and the tech is always evolving, but finding that time to put your ideas into action consistently? Well, that's a whole different story. You're not alone in this struggle, and you're certainly not the only one seeking that sweet spot self management with a bit of support .Imagine - having a marketing and e-commerce team in your corner, but without the mind-boggling costs. Welcome to 'The Marketing Cure Collective.'

Rachel Hollier Smith, owner, The Design Cure

Who am I?

I'm Rachel and I'm the woman behind The Design Cure. The Design Cure is more than a design studio; I am a one woman branding and marketing department - of course I have legendary people who support me in specialist areas, but I pull all the marketing parts together so my clients don't need to worry about trying to co ordinate and direct multiple service providers.

The Design Cure, is actually my second marketing and design agency. My husband and I set up and ran a specialist Retail Marketing Agency in Sydney for 8 years (yes we worked together and survived!) which we sold when we moved interstate. The Design Cure has now been established for well over 10 years and I spend my working days supporting businesses, Artists, NFPs and consultants with their personal and business branding and marketing - and I love it.

Smart marketing and professional branding shouldn't be something only big businesses prioritise or can access.

For me, what I do is more than just a job, for 20+ years I've woven it in around 4 children, moving houses, renovating and life in general. I love making a difference, bringing ideas to life, building communities, being part of the journey - helping amazing, creative people establish themselves or their businesses in their industry and be recognised and paid properly for their skills, talents and experience. I do all this through brand design & strategy, websites, social media, marketing, campaigns and coaching.

Every client is completely different. And it's the best.