Hello. I’m Frankie — graphic designer, podcaster & community builder.

I wear a few hats. I like hats.

 

DIFTK Founder Frankie Tortora smiling and eating biscuits
DIFTK Founder Frankie Tortora smiling in a polaroid photograph

Need a designer?

Pick me!

With over 13 years experience as a freelance graphic designer, I can help bring your ideas to life.

While I work on all sorts of projects with all sorts of brilliant people, branding and editorial design with a large dose of COLOUR 🌈 is my happy place.

Clients include The Royal Anniversary Trust, Imperial War Museums and Southwark Council as well as some incredible fellow freelancers and small businesses including Sonshine Magazine, PlayHOORAY and Overall1516.

"Frankie’s vibrant design and stylish infographics brought our message to life. She was full of ideas and enthusiasm and great at taking direction."

 

Amy Douthett • IdeasTap

“After chatting to Frankie about my business and rebrand, she managed to create exactly what I knew I wanted but just couldn’t visualise!"

 

Claire Russell • PlayHOORAY

“Frankie came highly recommended and did not disappoint. She took on board my design ideas and business values, and translated them into something that reflects my ethos perfectly."

 

Hannah Ashwell-Dickinson

Here’s some of my design work…

Need help to start, nurture or manage your online community?

Well you are in luck because I know a thing or two about that.

In 2016, alongside my graphic design work, I founded Doing It For The Kids — a community by and for parents who work freelance and it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done.

From starting a community from scratch, to moving from free to paid, to running online and in-person events, newsletters, and award-winning podcasts… I have seen and done it all over the past 8+ years.

So if you have questions about how to create, grow and manage a thriving online space that is all about real, meaningful connection then get in touch.

“Frankie was super generous with her time and gave me lots of tips on running my community. I love her no-BS approach and supportive nature. Bonus points for being hilarious too!”

 

Angharad Jones • Mela Community

"Most people have no idea how difficult and patience-intensive running an online community can be. Frankie makes it look effortless."

 

Suzanne Buckley • Community Builder

Hi, I’m Frankie 👋

Born and raised in London, I’m now a living cliché having swapped the streets of Finsbury Park for rural Somerset during lockdown.

I have two brilliant kids, a running-obsessed husband and ambitious plans to defeat our sluggy overlords and successfully grow something in my garden.

As well as my design work and running an online community, I also make a podcast for freelance parents with my friend Steve that’s racked up not one, but two British Podcast Awards.

Whether it’s designing, podcasting, or just hanging out online — I love making stuff and connecting with people.