10 Tips to follow before you choose your DESIGNER in 2009
Hi Warriors,
I am starting this thread after reading a recent post from another warrior who faced some real hard time due to designers not meeting their commitments.
In any field finding the 'Right Guy' is always difficult. This is no exception for designers who are more of a creative tribe. Your search for a designer who can balance between creativity and business sense can be improved if you follow the tips below.
01) check portfolio to get a feel of the quality and the range of services provided
02) ask to show sample works in your niche if not satisfied with portfolio
03) check for customer comments/testimonials; cross check with some of their recent clients (ask them to provide a few contact nos/emails)
04) learn about the status of the designer - part time designer, full timer, freelancer, outsource jobs, organization with multiple designers
05) find out their capacity to take work load at a time and have they handled bigger projects before
06) whats their usual turnaround time; is there any provision for Rush Job; is there any refund in case of failure to meet deadline/quality
07) find out if you have to pay upfront or is there any provision for making payment after a draft design is shown
08) for bigger projects try to hold back some money - 40-50% till completion
09) find out all the possible ways to contact them and whats their turnaround time to reply
mails/messages/PMs
10) trust your designer and give them that creative space to work freely
These are some points that came to my mind. I'm sure you will have more valuable tips, so keep adding to this list.
I hope my tips make life better for the Warriors seeking a reliable designer and also inspire
designers to run their business professionally in 2009.
All the best!
Stephen
I am starting this thread after reading a recent post from another warrior who faced some real hard time due to designers not meeting their commitments.
In any field finding the 'Right Guy' is always difficult. This is no exception for designers who are more of a creative tribe. Your search for a designer who can balance between creativity and business sense can be improved if you follow the tips below.
01) check portfolio to get a feel of the quality and the range of services provided
02) ask to show sample works in your niche if not satisfied with portfolio
03) check for customer comments/testimonials; cross check with some of their recent clients (ask them to provide a few contact nos/emails)
04) learn about the status of the designer - part time designer, full timer, freelancer, outsource jobs, organization with multiple designers
05) find out their capacity to take work load at a time and have they handled bigger projects before
06) whats their usual turnaround time; is there any provision for Rush Job; is there any refund in case of failure to meet deadline/quality
07) find out if you have to pay upfront or is there any provision for making payment after a draft design is shown
08) for bigger projects try to hold back some money - 40-50% till completion
09) find out all the possible ways to contact them and whats their turnaround time to reply
mails/messages/PMs
10) trust your designer and give them that creative space to work freely
These are some points that came to my mind. I'm sure you will have more valuable tips, so keep adding to this list.
I hope my tips make life better for the Warriors seeking a reliable designer and also inspire
designers to run their business professionally in 2009.
All the best!
Stephen
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