frequently asked questions
So, where do we get started?
This is a quick overview of the process each project takes.
First, we create a strategy in the form of a Creative Brief. This strategy is based on research and any materials and insight you provide us. The Creative Brief will explain in clear terms what we intend to achieve with the project. Then… onto design!
The first stage of design is concepting. Concepts are about "The Big Picture" -usually rough sketches, sample photos or color palettes that compose the look and feel of a project. Once a direction is chosen, the actual design uses type, photographs or illustrations, tone and layout to make the concept work in the real world. Design takes a lot of refining and revising to get it just right.
Finally, production. After a piece has been reworked and revised so that it brings joy to the eyes of the viewer (yippee!), it moves into the gritty world of production. Whether print or digital media, there are many considerations and technical limitations to be navigated. We have experience in these murky waters. This ensures that the piece envisioned at the conference table is the one delivered to the warehouse or the web browser.
What if I want to manage my own website? Can I do that after it's built?
Absolutely! Your website can be built using an online content management system and you can edit your site to your heart's content. This option is great if you're on a budget and have a general working knowledge of online editors.
So, what's the bottom line in dollars and cents?
A lot less than you think. But it will cost you plenty in lost business without a web or media presence. To give you an idea of what most web designers are charging these days, this web design quote wizard can give you a clue.
My quotes are based upon complexity of website and design, add-ons (like scanning and editing photographs), logo design inclusion, and size of completed website. I then launch your site on a server of your choice, however, I recommend iHostStudio (or Webnode for online editor/hosting) for reliable and affordable web hosting service!
This is a quick overview of the process each project takes.
First, we create a strategy in the form of a Creative Brief. This strategy is based on research and any materials and insight you provide us. The Creative Brief will explain in clear terms what we intend to achieve with the project. Then… onto design!
The first stage of design is concepting. Concepts are about "The Big Picture" -usually rough sketches, sample photos or color palettes that compose the look and feel of a project. Once a direction is chosen, the actual design uses type, photographs or illustrations, tone and layout to make the concept work in the real world. Design takes a lot of refining and revising to get it just right.
Finally, production. After a piece has been reworked and revised so that it brings joy to the eyes of the viewer (yippee!), it moves into the gritty world of production. Whether print or digital media, there are many considerations and technical limitations to be navigated. We have experience in these murky waters. This ensures that the piece envisioned at the conference table is the one delivered to the warehouse or the web browser.
What if I want to manage my own website? Can I do that after it's built?
Absolutely! Your website can be built using an online content management system and you can edit your site to your heart's content. This option is great if you're on a budget and have a general working knowledge of online editors.
So, what's the bottom line in dollars and cents?
A lot less than you think. But it will cost you plenty in lost business without a web or media presence. To give you an idea of what most web designers are charging these days, this web design quote wizard can give you a clue.
My quotes are based upon complexity of website and design, add-ons (like scanning and editing photographs), logo design inclusion, and size of completed website. I then launch your site on a server of your choice, however, I recommend iHostStudio (or Webnode for online editor/hosting) for reliable and affordable web hosting service!
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