Step 1. Gathering Information

 

a. Project Questionnaire
b. Follow-up Questions
c. Art Direction
d. Meeting
e. Project Proposal

 

Step 2. Getting Started

 

a. Project Agreement
b. Retainer Payment

 

Step 3. My Design Process

 

a. Presenting Work

 

Step 4. Final Files & Payment

 

a. Payment
b. File Delivery

Step 1. Gathering Information

 

To create a practical plan, I start by learning about the goals, requirements and thoughts you have about the project.

 

a. Project Questionnaire – Start by filling out my project questionnaire.

The questions give me a basic understanding of your project.

b. Follow-up Questions – I’ll email over follow up questions based on the information you provide in the project questionnaire.

c. Art Direction – When I send over the follow up questions, I’ll ask if you have art direction for the project. This can include a presentation, a moodboard or reference images, and thoughts on what will make the project successful.

d. Meeting – Although this is not necessary for all projects, a real-life meeting provides helpful insights that email doesn’t.

e. Project Proposal – I’ll send over a project proposal that includes a summarization of the project, pricing and a breakdown of the design process and objectives.

 

Step 1. FAQs

– To eliminate surprises and encourage efficiency, I use Flat-Rate pricing.

– If the price I quoted isn’t affordable, let me know. In certain situations, I can redefine the process to adjust the price.

Step 2. Getting Started

 

I require all Clients to sign a project agreement and pay a retainer fee.

 

a. Project Agreement – You’ll receive a signature request for the Project Agreement via email. The agreement includes a summarization of the project(s), price(s) and terms.
 

b. Retainer Payment – Once the agreement has been signed, I send a PayPal invoice for 50% of the total project cost. Both electronic payment and check are acceptable.

 

*If you’re paying by check, it’s appreciated if you provide a send confirmation from your bank. If you can’t, simply letting me you know you’ve mailed the check works great too.

 

 

Step 2. FAQs

– As a precaution, I set an hourly time-cap for each project. If exceeded, it gives me the ability to charge more. I have never exceeded the hourly time-cap for a project.

 

 

Step 3. My Design Process

 

 

Presenting Work – An average project consists of three presentations; rough concepts, revised concepts and a final design. Sometimes it’s necessary to repeat a step more than once.

 

 

Step 3. FAQs

– By thoroughly and clearly explaining my design process, clients are able to understand how I solve problems and arrive at certain solutions. This makes it easy for Clients to provide targeted feedback and ensures a successful end result.

 

 

Step 4. Final Files & Payment

 

 

The final payment must be made before I will finish the work.

 

 

a. Payment – The final invoice is sent immediately after you’ve approved the final design.

b. Project Delivery – After receiving the final payment, your project will be live and you will get access to all files and sources you need.