The 60 Days Value Series · Day 1 of 60

If You Hire Me, You Won't Need a Graphic Designer

Posted by Morris L. Dorley Jr.3 min readLiberia & Africa

Day 1 of the 60 Days Value Series starts with the skill most brands need first: graphic design. If you hire me, you will not need a separate graphic designer. I create professional, high quality designs that help your business communicate, attract customers and stand out on every platform.

Day 1 of the 60 Days Value Series: If you hire me, you won't need a graphic designer. Flyers and posters, social media designs, brand identity, banners and covers, and print materials.

Why businesses in Liberia overspend on graphic design

Most businesses in Monrovia and across Africa buy design one job at a time. A flyer from one person, a logo from another, social media posts from a third, and a banner printed wherever is closest. It feels flexible, but it quietly costs you more:

  • Rework. Each new designer has to learn your brand from scratch, so you pay for the same briefing again and again.
  • An inconsistent look. Different hands mean different fonts, colors and styles, and customers struggle to recognize you.
  • Wrong file sizes. A flyer that looks sharp on screen can print blurry, and a poster cropped for Facebook can break on Instagram.
  • Waiting time. Every urgent promotion depends on whoever is available that day.

One designer who knows your brand, your audience and your channels removes the rework, keeps the look consistent and delivers files that are ready for print and for every social platform.

The five design services you get from one hire

  • Flyers and posters: event flyers, promotions, announcements and adverts that get noticed, like the Back 2 School Jam design on the laptop in the flyer above.
  • Social media designs: posts, stories, reels covers and carousels sized correctly for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and TikTok.
  • Brand identity: logo design, color palette, typography and simple brand guidelines so your business looks professional everywhere.
  • Banners and covers: web banners, social media cover images, roll-up and event banners.
  • Print materials: brochures, business cards, reports and document layouts prepared for clean printing.

How a designer who also builds websites saves you money

Most graphic designers stop at the image. I do not. Because I am also a full-stack developer, the same visual system I create for your flyer becomes your website, your landing page and your social media templates. That means:

  1. No handover gap. Your logo, colors and fonts move from the design file to the live website without being rebuilt by someone else.
  2. Optimized files. Images are exported at the right size and format so your site and pages load fast, which matters for customers on mobile data across Africa.
  3. Reusable templates. Once your brand is set, new promotions are quick to produce, so you spend less on every campaign after the first.
  4. One point of contact. You send one message and get consistent work back, instead of chasing three different people.

Real design experience behind the claim

I have worked as a graphic designer since 2018:

  • Tight Eye Graphic (2018 to 2019): custom logos and digital artwork for international clients.
  • DW Publication (2019 to 2020): book covers, illustrations and promotional materials, plus online campaigns that significantly boosted sales.
  • Africa 24 News (2020 to 2021): video graphics and social media visuals for fast, timely news delivery.
  • Aba Organic Farm and Liberia Farmers Union (2022 to March 2026): marketing and branding materials, flyers, digital content and reports for agricultural campaigns.

See the complete list on my experience page, browse live work on the projects page, or read about my graphic design service.

Signs you are overpaying for design

  • You keep re-explaining your brand to new designers.
  • Your flyers, posts and website do not look like the same business.
  • You have received print files that came out blurry or cropped.
  • Urgent promotions are delayed because your designer is busy.
  • You pay several people for work that one skilled person could handle.

How it works

  1. Send your brief. Tell me about your business, your audience and what you need.
  2. Concept. I share design directions that match your brand and goals.
  3. Refine. We adjust until it is exactly right.
  4. Delivery. You receive files ready for print, social media and your website.

Tomorrow, Day 2 continues the series. Follow the journey on the blog, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer cost in Liberia?

It depends on what you need. A single flyer costs far less than a full brand identity with a logo, colors and templates. Send me your brief on WhatsApp at +231 770 787 020 and I will give you a clear quote for the exact scope.

Can you design a logo and a full brand identity?

Yes. I design logos, color palettes, typography and simple brand guidelines so every flyer, post and page you publish looks like it belongs to the same business.

Do you design for print as well as social media?

Yes. I prepare print materials such as flyers, posters, banners, brochures and document layouts, and I size social media designs correctly for each platform.

Why hire one person for design and web development?

Because your designs flow straight into your website and social pages with no handover. You explain your brand once, and the colors, fonts and tone stay consistent everywhere.

Do you work with businesses outside Liberia?

Yes. I work with clients in Monrovia, across Liberia and across Africa, in person and remotely.