Comments on: The brand identity design process http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/ David is a graphic designer passionate about brand identity. Here's his portfolio and a wonderful community of 15,000+ designers reading his blog. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:21:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: David Airey http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/comment-page-3/#comment-127926 David Airey Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:08:36 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/#comment-127926 Hi Tori, if you ever think you're charging too little, it's probably because you are. Don't worry about the clients who aren't happy with your terms. Focus on those who are. Hi Tori, if you ever think you’re charging too little, it’s probably because you are. Don’t worry about the clients who aren’t happy with your terms. Focus on those who are.

]]> By: Tori http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/comment-page-3/#comment-127819 Tori Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:46:52 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/#comment-127819 Hi David, I was asked to do print collateral for an organisation and sent with my estimate an agreement form that a friend recommended. This job includes over 10 pieces of collateral and over 20 rollouts of cards. I grouped it as good as possible and came up with a price which also a friend thought was appropriate. I was even concerned it might be too low with lots of busywork as this client seems to need lots of revisions due to their democratic decision process. The contract also required a 50% advance. I never heard from them again. Not sure if this was a trouble client per se or if I charged too much. Any idea? Hi David,
I was asked to do print collateral for an organisation and sent with my estimate an agreement form that a friend recommended. This job includes over 10 pieces of collateral and over 20 rollouts of cards. I grouped it as good as possible and came up with a price which also a friend thought was appropriate. I was even concerned it might be too low with lots of busywork as this client seems to need lots of revisions due to their democratic decision process.
The contract also required a 50% advance. I never heard from them again. Not sure if this was a trouble client per se or if I charged too much. Any idea?

]]> By: David Airey http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/comment-page-3/#comment-127323 David Airey Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:40:21 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/#comment-127323 Hi Ian, unless I've done business with them previously, the client doesn't receive artwork until payment has been made. Hi Ian, unless I’ve done business with them previously, the client doesn’t receive artwork until payment has been made.

]]> By: Ian http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/comment-page-3/#comment-127205 Ian Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:58:05 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/#comment-127205 Hi David, Just regarding your method of the NET30 payment you have with some clients. What is your course of action if the client does not send payment after 30 days? Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Ian. Hi David,

Just regarding your method of the NET30 payment you have with some clients. What is your course of action if the client does not send payment after 30 days?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Ian.

]]> By: David Airey http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/comment-page-3/#comment-126877 David Airey Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:07:30 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/#comment-126877 Thank you, Alessio. I think 3D logos can work, but I believe to be of most benefit to the client, a 2D version should first be created. Then both options can be used, depending on the medium. Thank you, Alessio. I think 3D logos can work, but I believe to be of most benefit to the client, a 2D version should first be created. Then both options can be used, depending on the medium.

]]> By: Alessio Gallo http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/comment-page-2/#comment-126780 Alessio Gallo Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:32:08 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/#comment-126780 Hi David have just been looking through your portfolio and have to say I love the simplicity of your designs. My question to you is what do you think of 3D logos? I had someone ask me to do them one, never really had experiance doing them, and have to say really didn't enjoy it. The client didn't like it too much either so I was left with a day wasted and no money :( Hi David have just been looking through your portfolio and have to say I love the simplicity of your designs.

My question to you is what do you think of 3D logos? I had someone ask me to do them one, never really had experiance doing them, and have to say really didn’t enjoy it.

The client didn’t like it too much either so I was left with a day wasted and no money :(

]]> By: David Airey http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/comment-page-2/#comment-126757 David Airey Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:31:00 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/#comment-126757 Hello Dare, I've sent you an email with further details. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. All the best. Hello Dare,

I’ve sent you an email with further details. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. All the best.

]]> By: dare ojo http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/comment-page-2/#comment-126756 dare ojo Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:19:04 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/#comment-126756 we need a creative consultant to work with us in the design of logo, card, stationaries of a new univeristy in Africa Education Alliance we need a creative consultant to work with us in the design of logo, card, stationaries of a new univeristy in Africa

Education Alliance

]]> By: David Airey http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/comment-page-2/#comment-126746 David Airey Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:04:12 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/#comment-126746 Hello Carolina, with foreign clients I advise them to work with a printer in their locality. A good relationship with a commercial printer can be a huge help when deadlines are looming, and I'd rather my clients build this relationship than me. Of course, I'd love to have a list of trustworthy printers the world over, and I've previously wondered about how to piece together something like that. Hello Carolina, with foreign clients I advise them to work with a printer in their locality. A good relationship with a commercial printer can be a huge help when deadlines are looming, and I’d rather my clients build this relationship than me. Of course, I’d love to have a list of trustworthy printers the world over, and I’ve previously wondered about how to piece together something like that.

]]> By: Carolina http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/comment-page-2/#comment-126683 Carolina Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:32:48 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/my-logo-design-process/#comment-126683 Hi David, I just discovered your blog and it's been very interesting reading your articles. I was wondering how you deal with getting the final printed stationery. Since most of your clients are overseas how do you make sure the printer does a good job and the quality and color comes out as you want it on the final piece? Do you have printers/vendors overseas that you know and trust? or does your service ends with the delivery of the vector files and the client is in charge of the printing. I'll keep looking around your blog, there's plenty to learn from. thanks! Hi David,

I just discovered your blog and it’s been very interesting reading your articles. I was wondering how you deal with getting the final printed stationery. Since most of your clients are overseas how do you make sure the printer does a good job and the quality and color comes out as you want it on the final piece? Do you have printers/vendors overseas that you know and trust? or does your service ends with the delivery of the vector files and the client is in charge of the printing.
I’ll keep looking around your blog, there’s plenty to learn from.
thanks!

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