Comments on: How do I go about choosing a designer (graphic) or design firm? Please help…? http://grantgeorgedesign.com/how-do-i-go-about-choosing-a-designer-graphic-or-design-firm-please-help/391/ Designing how we work Thu, 24 May 2012 04:05:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Orangela http://grantgeorgedesign.com/how-do-i-go-about-choosing-a-designer-graphic-or-design-firm-please-help/391/comment-page-1/#comment-1565 Orangela Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:15:56 +0000 http://grantgeorgedesign.com/how-do-i-go-about-choosing-a-designer-graphic-or-design-firm-please-help/391/#comment-1565 You want to choose a good designer based on their past work- ask to see a portfolio in person and look at their website. Check to make sure the work is current, if it's good (well presented, clean, professional) and if it's legit, did they get paid, or was it a school project. If you decide to go with someone, make sure they give you a quote, they understand EVERYTHING you need from them, make sure they give you concept sketches (samples) and make sure you understand their contract before you sign or make any payments. Don't do anything without a contract!!! Just go with your gut and make sure you are very clear about what you need. Don't admit that you don't know what you're doing or they may overcharge you. Remember, you can have it fast, good or cheap- but you can't have all three. #1 thing to keep in mind when hiring a designer: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. You want to choose a good designer based on their past work- ask to see a portfolio in person and look at their website. Check to make sure the work is current, if it’s good (well presented, clean, professional) and if it’s legit, did they get paid, or was it a school project.

If you decide to go with someone, make sure they give you a quote, they understand EVERYTHING you need from them, make sure they give you concept sketches (samples) and make sure you understand their contract before you sign or make any payments. Don’t do anything without a contract!!!

Just go with your gut and make sure you are very clear about what you need. Don’t admit that you don’t know what you’re doing or they may overcharge you. Remember, you can have it fast, good or cheap- but you can’t have all three.

#1 thing to keep in mind when hiring a designer: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

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