Comments on: How 20 designers charge their clients - part 3 http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/ Graphic designer with a passion for logos. View my logo designer portfolio and read free logo design tips from the blog. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:58:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: David Airey http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-109068 David Airey Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:23:36 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=671#comment-109068 David, I hope you find the info you're looking for. If not, do let me know. Blog posts on pricing prove quite popular, so perhaps I can offer another. David,

I hope you find the info you’re looking for. If not, do let me know. Blog posts on pricing prove quite popular, so perhaps I can offer another.

]]> By: David Howlett http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-109048 David Howlett Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:34:11 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=671#comment-109048 David, Again I find another great post from you on a subject that is near and dear to every designer. At my design studio we are trying to come up with some good base prices for common items that need designed. I will certainly be scouring your site for some additional info in that respect. As a side note, I just wanted to tell you how impressed I am with the way you follow-up with the comments on your site. In doing so, you seem much more tangible and engaging... something that I find very encouraging. Keep up the great work! David,

Again I find another great post from you on a subject that is near and dear to every designer.

At my design studio we are trying to come up with some good base prices for common items that need designed. I will certainly be scouring your site for some additional info in that respect.

As a side note, I just wanted to tell you how impressed I am with the way you follow-up with the comments on your site. In doing so, you seem much more tangible and engaging… something that I find very encouraging.

Keep up the great work!

]]> By: dmk http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-108520 dmk Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:10:09 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=671#comment-108520 a very informative article thank you for that. I shall go back to my blog and ponder on it. a very informative article thank you for that. I shall go back to my blog and ponder on it.

]]> By: alexaldon http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-105248 alexaldon Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:14:17 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=671#comment-105248 Great info! Thanks for educating on different payment methodologies.I think its better to opt for paypal.... Great info! Thanks for educating on different payment methodologies.I think its better to opt for paypal….

]]> By: David Airey http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-105125 David Airey Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:08:44 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=671#comment-105125 Frank, Matt, I'm very glad you've gained something from these insights. That was my aim. Daniel, It's definitely better if you request payment in advance. If you don't, you're leaving yourself very open to a fall. Eric, Working with friends / family is a slightly different story. Even though I've successfully worked with family members, I'm more apprehensive from the outset, as the last thing I want is to cause a family rift over some design work. Chaintanya, Lindsay, Pam, You're all more than welcome. Have a great weekend everyone. Frank, Matt,

I’m very glad you’ve gained something from these insights. That was my aim.

Daniel,

It’s definitely better if you request payment in advance. If you don’t, you’re leaving yourself very open to a fall.

Eric,

Working with friends / family is a slightly different story. Even though I’ve successfully worked with family members, I’m more apprehensive from the outset, as the last thing I want is to cause a family rift over some design work.

Chaintanya, Lindsay, Pam,

You’re all more than welcome.

Have a great weekend everyone.

]]> By: pam http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-105115 pam Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:32:53 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=671#comment-105115 Once again, a great resource – thanks, David! It's always great to be able to read straightforward dialogue about the business aspects of freelance design, especially because each designer/client/project is so different, and when it comes down to it, the numbers are never concrete. I've been freelancing for years now, but I've always had a hard time asking for a deposit with new clients – but that's something I'm getting over quickly, largely thanks to these posts! Once again, a great resource – thanks, David! It’s always great to be able to read straightforward dialogue about the business aspects of freelance design, especially because each designer/client/project is so different, and when it comes down to it, the numbers are never concrete. I’ve been freelancing for years now, but I’ve always had a hard time asking for a deposit with new clients – but that’s something I’m getting over quickly, largely thanks to these posts!

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-105087 Lindsay Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:42:23 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=671#comment-105087 Thanks for posting this series. I am on the other side, looking to have a blog upgraded and redesigned, and it helps to see the fee-setting-and-collecting process from the designer's point of view. Thanks for posting this series. I am on the other side, looking to have a blog upgraded and redesigned, and it helps to see the fee-setting-and-collecting process from the designer’s point of view.

]]> By: Chaitanya VRK http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-105080 Chaitanya VRK Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:06:21 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=671#comment-105080 Nice list of useful resources! Thanks again dear david. Nice list of useful resources! Thanks again dear david.

]]> By: Eric Buist http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-105072 Eric Buist Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:50:31 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=671#comment-105072 Great series of articles. I am just starting to get into more design (I usually do film and video work), so I am doing a lot of work for friends and family. I never know how/what to charge them and I feel weird charging them 50% up front or even charging them what I think my services are worth. Also, since I am a student I feel like people expect cheaper work, but still good quality. It is a tough line to walk. Great series of articles.

I am just starting to get into more design (I usually do film and video work), so I am doing a lot of work for friends and family. I never know how/what to charge them and I feel weird charging them 50% up front or even charging them what I think my services are worth. Also, since I am a student I feel like people expect cheaper work, but still good quality.

It is a tough line to walk.

]]> By: Daniel Stewart http://www.davidairey.com/how-designers-charge-their-clients-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-105052 Daniel Stewart Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:03:19 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=671#comment-105052 David, That was quite the educational bit on how designers charge clients. Having never charged a client formally I can't deny that I am afraid to make such a claim of requiring an up-front amount. I guess it's for the better if I do that, though. Daniel David,

That was quite the educational bit on how designers charge clients. Having never charged a client formally I can’t deny that I am afraid to make such a claim of requiring an up-front amount. I guess it’s for the better if I do that, though.

Daniel

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