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  • #1

    The right graphic designer for me is ...

    ... and basically that's the question.

    I have been a freelancer for quite some time now and have always thought about getting my own logo. As I will have to get new business cards in the near future, I thought that this might be the right time to finally get one and the business cards to match. Unfortunately there are too many fish/designers in the sea and I have no idea what best to look for. I'm not talking about money here, but rather about the designer's style. So maybe some of you may have some tips for me:

    - I assume that the best way to see if a designer's style is what I'm looking for is to check their portfolio. Is that right or am I missing something?
    - What is a reasonable number of drafts/revisions to be expected for the "starting-price". I'm aware that there will be additional charges after a certain point, which is perfectly reasonable. :-)
    - I know there are all kinds of people, but are there any things to look out for that may be a sign for disaster?
    - Do I have to have a clear idea of what I want to get as a logo or will a designer be more happy with a more general idea ("Make it stylish and professional and modern and it should really stand out" ).

    If you think that any of my ideas/thoughts are unreasonable, please let me know. I definitely don't want to be one of THOSE clients.
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    I Don't know how busy she is, but check with the poster Seraph. I think she does graphic design.

    I think, though, you'd probably at least need to know what sort of color scheme you might want. And "stylish, professional, modern, and it should really stand out" is a little bit ambiguous. It might help to find a few logos you like, or logos that have elements that you like, too.
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      Definitely look at their portfolio, and you can use the general description as a lead in, e.g., "I want it stylish, etc...and here's what I mean by that. (specific info). Is this something you can work with?"
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        Quoth mjr View Post
        And "stylish, professional, modern, and it should really stand out" is a little bit ambiguous.
        I know, I wanted to exaggerate a little.

        And thanks already to both of you for your tips. That's definitely good advice and something to note before I get in contact with a designer.
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        • #5
          My friend does freelance graphic design work, and is very laidback, easygoing, and easy to work with. You can check out some of her past work at
          www.oneflightupdesign.net/portfolio.html.

          Good luck!

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