Story Forge by Quartz Ripple
Your brand has a story. Give it something people can hold.
Have you thought about creating a branded product or gift that shares your expertise, educates your customers or brings your story to life? Story Forge helps you explore the possibilities—from an illustrated book or colouring book to a card game, Tarot or Oracle deck.
One-off purchase · DIY creative planning tool
Shape the possibility
Find the creative direction for your next product.
Bring your brand story, visual language and product ideas together in a brief you can use yourself—or bring to Quartz Ripple to develop further.
Storytelling language: clarify your narrative, themes and recurring motifs.
Visual direction: explore a colour palette and an art style that suits your brand.
Product ideas: consider formats that connect your expertise with your audience.
Revenue scenarios: explore estimates using your own price, cost and sales assumptions.
Market and distribution prompts: investigate potential audiences and routes to market.
Storytelling language
Your creative brief
Revenue scenarios and market suggestions are planning aids, not guaranteed sales.
Start with an idea. Bring it to life with illustration.
Use Story Forge to develop your own direction. When you’re ready for a finished product, work with Quartz Ripple on the artwork and design.
Illustrated books
Illustrated books with a story to tell.
Create a book that introduces your world, shares your knowledge or gives your customers something worth keeping. From children’s stories to illustrated brand and gift books, each project begins with your purpose and audience.
01
Little Story
10 interior illustrations
02
Full Story
20 interior illustrations
03
Grand Story
30 interior illustrations
Included
Illustration direction, your selected number of interior illustrations, cover design and a title page.
Cover design and title page are additional to the interior illustration count. Final scope depends on the manuscript and artwork complexity.
Optional additions
Front/endpaper artwork; interior layout and print-ready book assembly; ISBN registration assistance; finished book mockup; custom title lettering or typeface development; foil, embossing or other finishing artwork; printing coordination.
Colouring books
A little space to slow down and colour.
Turn your brand’s themes and motifs into a colouring experience for your customers, community or event. Create a thoughtful gift, a product to sell or a companion to your existing offer.
01
Little Collection
20 colouring designs
02
Signature Collection
30 colouring designs
03
Grand Collection
40 colouring designs
Included
Original black-and-white illustrations, cover design and a title page. Choose A5 or A4.
Package counts refer to colouring designs. Blank reverse pages and front matter are additional pages in the finished book.
Optional additions
Book layout and print preparation; finished book mockup; extra activity pages; ISBN registration assistance; custom title lettering; cover finishing artwork; printing coordination.
Card decks & games
Your ideas, one card at a time.
Create a deck for reflection, learning, connection or play. Develop a visual world and a clear purpose for every card, with an illustrated collection tailored to your brand.
Complete Tarot
A complete deck developed around your theme, with original card artwork, a shared card back, meanings and a companion guidebook.
Complete Tarot
78 illustrated cards
Included
Concept and visual direction; 78 card illustrations; shared card back; card titles, numbering and layout; development of card meanings; companion guidebook writing, design and layout; print-ready card and guidebook files.
Optional additions
Box design; finished deck mockup; custom lettering or typeface development; foil, embossing or other finishing artwork; printing coordination.
Working together
From your first idea to a finished design.
Explore
Start with Story Forge or tell me what you have in mind.
Define
We agree on the concept, artwork, deliverables, timeline and quote.
Create
Your illustrations and design take shape through agreed review stages.
Prepare
We prepare the files included in your package, with layout and printing coordination available where needed.
Printing, physical finishing, freight and fulfilment are quoted separately. Final print specifications are agreed with your chosen supplier.
About Quartz Ripple
A creative collaboration with Catherine Gomersall.
I’m Catherine Gomersall, an illustrator and creative practitioner based in Melbourne. Through Quartz Ripple, I work with founders to translate their stories, ideas and expertise into illustrated products. My independent art practice sits alongside this commissioned work, bringing a love of visual storytelling, symbolism and colour to every project.
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What people say about working with Catherine.
“Catherine is very talented and super smart. In her field, she is always innovative and ahead of the game, working with great flair, flexibility and attention to detail, both on a macro and micro level.”
“Catherine always brings a professional attitude to the table and knows how to drive things through to fruition.”
“Catherine’s work as an artist is sensational!”
“I highly recommend her services and look forward to our future collaborations.”
Frequently asked questions
A few things you might be wondering.
Do I need to know exactly what I want?
No. You can begin with an audience, an idea or a purpose. Story Forge can help you explore a direction before enquiring.
Can I use Story Forge without commissioning a product?
Yes. It is a standalone DIY tool. Commissioning Quartz Ripple is optional.
Are printing costs included?
No. Printing and physical production are quoted separately. Printing coordination can be added to your project.
Can you help with layout and packaging?
Yes. Book layout is an add-on. Deck layout and companion guidebooks are included in the Tarot and Oracle packages; box design is an add-on.
How much does a commission cost?
Request the price guide for package information and optional extras. Your final quote reflects the artwork, design and production requirements.
How long will my project take?
Timelines depend on scope and availability. We agree on a schedule before the project begins.
What about rights and commercial use?
Usage rights, licensing and any exclusivity requirements are agreed in your project proposal.
What could your brand become?
Explore your idea with Story Forge, or start a conversation about creating your own illustrated product.