Design for public good. Illustration, science communication, and design services that help academics and changemakers translate complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals. Freelance projects welcome.
Sarah’s studio is intentionally structured to be small, focused, and collaborative, allowing for high-touch client relationships and tailored support.
Her background across agencies, in-house teams, and federal science gives her a unique ability to navigate complex review processes, brand standards, and accessibility requirements while still delivering creative, impactful work. If you’d like to discuss a project, collaboration, or ongoing support, you can reach Sarah at sarah@sbgd.ink.
Endorsements
“Sarah Battle is a talented graphic designer whose skills I relied on without hesitation and who consistently produced compelling visual displays of complex information of the highest quality. I worked closely with Sarah on multiple projects during our years together at NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) in Seattle and I loved working with her for many reasons. First, Sarah is a patient listener who asks tons of clarifying questions to fully grasp the project at hand and then brainstorms with you on how best to approach it. Second, she's a highly-skilled graphics artist and designer who quickly pulls together clear and compelling visualizations of complex information that are as powerful as they are beautiful! Finally, Sarah is just a pleasure to work with -- friendly, responsive, and always ready to go the extra mile with you to make sure she gets it right and delivers the best and highest-impact product possible. In summary, Sarah Battle is top-notch and anyone would be lucky to have her on their team!”
“Sarah went above and beyond our expectations for our infographic on wind energy in the Arctic. She made our workshop outcomes come to life through her insightful and innovative design and layout ideas and implementation. She was timely, listened to our needs, and a responsive designer. I would highly recommend Sarah to any nonprofit or other organization looking to highlight their work through a sleek and aesthetically pleasing printed/online graphic project.”
“I think very highly of Sarah - She is obviously a great designer, but she is also a marketer at heart. She so thoroughly understands the world of design and its interrelation with marketing and business, that her work seems to effortlessly hit the mark. She designs with goals in mind, she is always thinking about what action she wants the user/viewer to take. She can see beyond the design and this is crucial to my world as a marketer, it made it such a pleasure to work with her. I really think she will be a huge asset to any company.”
‘‘Sarah is highly respected at Destination DC and takes great pride in her work. As the front-line brand ambassador for the organization, Sarah maintains a high level of integrity in seeing that DC’s brand message and visual assets are consistent and relevant. She is often tasked with merging different concepts/ideas (from multiple people with varying objectives) and delivering a final cohesive execution. She takes an active role in helping to streamline processes, while making sure work is delivered on time and within scope. Sarah has successfully hired, trained and mentored multiple interns – evaluating each intern’s skill sets and assigning project work to leverage their expertise and provide training in new areas. In a typical year, Sarah works on some 100+ design projects across the organization – a massive amount of work for one person, and she does it with ease.’’
‘‘Sarah joined Imre Communications as a Junior Designer in October 2006. Within 5 months she was promoted to Graphic Designer, and since then has been providing a caliber of work equal to or exceeding a Senior Designer. Her design skills and knowledge of programs are without question. She is a true craftsperson and artist.’’
‘‘Sarah is one of the most talented, diligent and strategic design professionals I’ve ever worked with. Her strongest attribute is her meticulous approach to each project, and her understanding of the brand/product/service that she is presenting. I should also point out how easy going she is, and a great collaborator. Sarah’s work is award-winning, fresh, original, strategic and effective.’’
‘‘Sarah is an incredibly dedicated, passionate, talented designer. She’s a fantastic team player with a penchant for leadership! I would highly recommend Sarah if you want a collaborative, advanced-level, visionary designer.’’
‘‘Sarah is such a talented designer. From an account standpoint, she consistently delivers creative concepts that over-exceed our clients expectations. She knows how to meet goals and drive satisfaction with her work. She is self-motivated, supportive and always a pleasure to work with.’’
‘‘Sarah is a pleasure to work with. I worked with her on a day-to-day basis, and she displays great talent, creativity, and a kind demeanor. She is always receptive and willing to work with the client’s requests.’’