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The Process & Pricing

Every client, every need and every job is different. Regardless, I try to simplify the process so every client has the same pleasant experience. The typical process works like this:

  1. All new clients complete a one-page client questionnaire. This just helps me understand your business and your needs. For websites, there is an additional one-page questionnaire regarding things like hosting and domain names.
  2. I will meet with you, either in person or over the phone, to help expand on any bits of information I think would be helpful to best address your need(s), as well as answer any questions you might have. (Please ask, I love talking about what I do!)
  3. Based on both the questionnaire and our meeting, I'll send you a contract and proposal with a quote, deadlines and a payment schedule clearly noted so we both know exactly what to expect. I love deadlines – like, loooove them. My workflow depends on them and I know clients appreciate having a schedule.
  4. Once the contract is signed and initial payment is made, I'll gather any needed items from you (like text copy for websites or brochures, logos, photos, etc.) and start designing what you need. Built into the contract/proposal will be the schedule for the rest of the process.

After delivery, if you need something else – whether related to your original service or a whole new project – let me know! For websites, if there is a technical issue not related to the design work, I can try to put you in contact with your service provider. If you need to order more business cards, I'll get them to the printer. I love what I do and I want you to love it too!

Best Practices and Advice

I have more than 15 years of experience in design and communications. If I haven't learned it by now, there's a good chance I'm actually on my way to look it up right now.

Thanks to that experience and knack for research, I will advise you on best practices for reaching your audience such as reducing excessive wordiness or layman-ising explanations to help the public understand complicated or not commonly understood terms (e.g., legal or profession-specific phrases). I do this because I care about the success of your business as much as my own. For extensive assistance, see Copy Writing and Editing below.

With regard to imagery, times have changed. Gratefully, clip art, cursor trailers and even cliche stock photos are trends of the past. I work with clients so we all understand what your consumers are looking for, and what things are a turn-off for would-be customers. Imagery to avoid can include obvious pitfalls like bad photos, to more subtle issues like color palettes. Plus, there are a lot of creative ways to better connect with your customers, like local iconography and on-site photography.

Copy Writing and Editing

I want you to sound like the pro I know you are. From website text to polishing your reports and presentations, I can help you tell your story. Most clients prefer AP Style, but I'm no stranger to in-house styles as well. Basic proofing is included with designs, as well as the advising noted above, but if you'd like more extensive assistance, just let me know and I'll be happy to help.

Discounts

Discounts are entirely at my discretion, however I am willing to negotiate discounts typically in the form of bundles or a percentage off the total cost. They often depend on the scale, scope or simplicity of your project as well as your industry. Discounts must be agreed upon prior to a completed contract and will be detailed in writing. Please contact me for more information.

Pricing

I put this at the bottom because I wanted you to see the other stuff first. Below is typical pricing. I try to stick to this the best I can, but as I hope you read above, no two jobs are the same so some variation can occur. Please contact me for an exact quote for your project.

Logo

  • Includes two version (e.g., color/monochrome, full/condensed, horizontal/vertical)
  • Includes four revisions ($150 per revision after four)
  • Deliverable in PNG and EPS

$1,200

Business Stationery

  • Client provides logo/branding in EPS (see Miscellaneous Design Work for format conversion cost)
  • Includes business card, letterhead and note card templates
  • Includes two revisions ($150 per revision after two)
  • Deliverable in PDF or can be sent to printer (client pays printing cost)

$500

Single Print Piece

  • e.g., Advertisement, postcard, invitation, hand-card or flier
  • Includes two revisions ($150 per revision after two)
  • Deliverable in PDF or can be sent to printer (client pays printing cost)

$500

Booklet/Report/Presentation/Newsletter

  • Client provides all text copy; basic editing included, copywriting may be included at an additional cost
  • Includes two revisions ($150 per revision after two)
  • Deliverable in PDF or can be sent to printer (client pays printing cost)

$500 overall design
+$10 per text-only page
+$50 per 50%+ graphics page

Design charge may be reduced for updates to or work within an existing working template.

Website

  • Client provides all text copy; basic editing included, copywriting may be included at an additional cost
  • Copy writing/editing billed at $50 per hour (rounded to whole hours)
  • Includes two revisions to overall design ($150 per overall revision after two)
  • Client maintains hosting/URL ownership (hosting and registration can be included at an additional annual cost)
  • $50 per hour for future updates (rounded to whole hours)
  • Annual maintenance for one year included; annual maintenance fee required after first year

$1,200 overall design
+$150 per page

Design charge may be reduced for work on an existing working site only requiring updates.

Miscellaneous Design Work

e.g., Photo editing, photography, graphic format conversion or other work not listed above

$80 per hour
(rounded to whole hours)
 

Logo

  • Includes two version (e.g., color/monochrome, full/condensed, horizontal/vertical)
  • Includes four revisions ($150 per revision after four)
  • Deliverable in PNG and EPS
 $1,200
Business Stationery

  • Client provides logo/branding in EPS (see Miscellaneous Design Work for format conversion cost)
  • Includes business card, letterhead and note card templates
  • Includes two revisions ($150 per revision after two)
  • Deliverable in PDF or can be sent to printer (client pays printing cost)
 $500
Single Print Piece

  • e.g., Advertisement, postcard, invitation, hand-card or flier
  • Includes two revisions ($150 per revision after two)
  • Deliverable in PDF or can be sent to printer (client pays printing cost)
 $500
Booklet/Report/Presentation/Newsletter

  • Client provides all text copy; basic editing included, copywriting may be included at an additional cost
  • Includes two revisions ($150 per revision after two)
  • Deliverable in PDF or can be sent to printer (client pays printing cost)
 $500 overall design
+$10 per text-only page
+$50 per 50%+ graphics page

Design charge may be reduced for updates to or work within an existing working template.
Website

  • Client provides all text copy; basic editing included, copywriting may be included at an additional cost
  • Copy writing/editing billed at $50 per hour (rounded to whole hours)
  • Includes two revisions to overall design ($150 per overall revision after two)
  • Client maintains hosting/URL ownership (hosting and registration can be included at an additional annual cost)
  • $50 per hour for future updates (rounded to whole hours)
  • Annual maintenance for one year included; annual maintenance fee required after first year
 $1,200 overall design
 +$150 per page

Design charge may be reduced for work an existing working site only requiring updates.
Miscellaneous Design Work

e.g., Photo editing, photography, graphic format conversion or other work not listed above

 $80 per hour
(rounded to whole hours)

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