Writing & design

Transforming complex science into clear, compelling narratives.
At Straight Up, we specialise in turning complex ideas—scientific or otherwise—into clear, compelling content that gets results. With deep expertise across research, government and industry, we craft communications that inform, engage and inspire the people who matter most to your work.
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Our expertise
We offer a range of services tailored to your needs:
- Science writing: Crafting articles, reports, and summaries that accurately convey your research findings.
- Editing & proofreading: Ensuring clarity, coherence, and consistency in your documents.
- Design services: Creating visually appealing materials, including websites, infographics, presentations, and publications.
- Content strategy: Developing plans to effectively disseminate your messages across various platforms.
Strategic communication packages
Clear, compelling communication makes your bid more attractive to funders and partners.
We offer strategic tools to position your project for success.Â
Strategic workshop
 Half day: $2,400 + GST
 Full day: $3,400 + GST
- Define vision and messaging
- Align internal and external partners
- Facilitate productive discussions
 Optional: Workshop summary document for $900 + GST
Prospectus
 4–6 pages: $6,900 + GST
 8–12 pages: $8,900 + GST
- Â Write and develop content with your team
- Â Suggest visuals and design style
- Â Graphic design layout included
- Â Delivered as print and digital PDFs
Website
 Single-page: $4,900 + GST
 5-page site: $9,900 + GST
- Â Site structure and content aligned with your goals
- Copywriting and content editing
- Image and layout design
- Website build in Squarespace, WordPress (or similar)
- Site launch included
Why choose us?
Straight Up is a dynamic company focused on making complex topics clear, engaging, fundable, and accessible. Our vision is to empower researchers and innovators to transform discoveries into real world solutions that address global challenges through collaborative innovation. We provide expert impactful content development for a diverse range of clients, including businesses, research organisations, government departments. We have gathered and curated everything we know after decades of working in the field, and produced immersive training workshops to teach what we have learned.
- Scientific accuracy: Our team has a strong foundation in science, ensuring your content is both accurate and credible.
- Audience-centric approach: We tailor content to meet the needs and understanding levels of your target audience.
- Visual excellence: Our design services enhance the appeal and comprehension of your materials.
- Strategic communication: We align your content with your communication goals for maximum impact.
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Our impact
We've collaborated with researchers, institutions, and organizations to produce materials that:
- Secure funding through compelling grant applications.
- Engage stakeholders with clear and persuasive reports.
- Educate the public through accessible science communication.
- Enhance the visibility of scientific projects and initiatives.
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Coordinating all the moving parts
You know what needs doing—but you don’t have the time or headspace to wrangle the details. We see this all the time.
That’s where we step in.
Whether you need a quick edit, a fully managed writing project, or help bringing multiple voices into one clear document—we’re flexible, responsive, and easy to work with.
Here’s how we price our support:
- Hourly rates for those small-but-urgent tasks
- Weekly or project-based rates if you need us longer term—and want cost certainty
- Custom packages for more collaborative work, like facilitating team input or co-developing key documents
Need help coordinating the chaos?
Let’s get it done—cleverly, clearly, and without the stress.
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Let’s collaborate
Ready to elevate your writing and design? We help research, government and industry teams communicate in clever ways—so your message cuts through, connects, and gets results.
Get in touch to explore how we can support your next project.
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