Comments on: How much to charge for design work? http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/ Logo Designer, Graphic Designer, Graphic Design Portfolio, Logo Design, Logo, Graphic, Design, Graphic Design Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:01:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Attracting Higher Quality Clients « Leanova designs http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-50339 Attracting Higher Quality Clients « Leanova designs Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:41:26 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-50339 [...] your word for it. If they do not, you need to be firm and insist on the price you can actually afford to deliver. Taking low-paying gigs too often may be a way to get noticed, but it will be the wrong type of [...] [...] your word for it. If they do not, you need to be firm and insist on the price you can actually afford to deliver. Taking low-paying gigs too often may be a way to get noticed, but it will be the wrong type of [...]

]]> By: Pricing 101 | This Creative Life http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-50147 Pricing 101 | This Creative Life Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:10:14 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-50147 [...] items such as your computer, mouse, design programs you use, etc.) plus factor in your experience. Just Creative Design wrote an article on pricing that lists some other things you could factor in and he included great [...] [...] items such as your computer, mouse, design programs you use, etc.) plus factor in your experience. Just Creative Design wrote an article on pricing that lists some other things you could factor in and he included great [...]

]]> By: resistance wire http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-47835 resistance wire Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:48:54 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-47835 Over the years I’ve wasted many weeks of my time writing strategy proposals and pricing projects only to be told that my price was ‘much more than expected’ Over the years I’ve wasted many weeks of my time writing strategy proposals and pricing projects only to be told that my price was ‘much more than expected’

]]> By: designaboy http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-47294 designaboy Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:01:27 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-47294 [...] will take some research, but you’ll need to know your worth so that you know how much to charge. You should see if you can find out what other freelancers with similar experience charge and go [...] [...] will take some research, but you’ll need to know your worth so that you know how much to charge. You should see if you can find out what other freelancers with similar experience charge and go [...]

]]> By: Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Freelancer http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-47278 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Freelancer Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:11:31 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-47278 [...] How much to charge for design? [...] [...] How much to charge for design? [...]

]]> By: Divith http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-46887 Divith Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:08:06 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-46887 Its very helpful Jacob. truly i am impressed... got an idea to quote the design. Its very helpful Jacob. truly i am impressed… got an idea to quote the design.

]]> By: LIII: How Much Should I Charge for Design Projects? | Guijarro Design http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-46346 LIII: How Much Should I Charge for Design Projects? | Guijarro Design Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:21:04 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-46346 [...] How much to charge for design work? by Just Creative Design [...] [...] How much to charge for design work? by Just Creative Design [...]

]]> By: Quoting for Web Design Work http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-46104 Quoting for Web Design Work Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:59:02 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-46104 [...] 21,616 Blog Entries46 Not sure if there's a form but this might be a helpful read... How much to charge for design work? [...] [...] 21,616 Blog Entries46 Not sure if there's a form but this might be a helpful read… How much to charge for design work? [...]

]]> By: Boris http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-46099 Boris Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:10:53 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-46099 Good Designs always would cost a bit more. If it doesn't a good tip is in order. Good Designs always would cost a bit more. If it doesn’t a good tip is in order.

]]> By: Arifur Rahman http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-45485 Arifur Rahman Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:20:40 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-45485 Great information. But that only depends on how hard I work for it. Great information. But that only depends on how hard I work for it.

]]> By: AJ http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-45385 AJ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:44:37 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-45385 When I first began with design work, I definitely undercharged. I also went far above and beyond what was agreed to in the price. Add this, add that, an extra script or effect there. And guess what? The more value you try to give people, the more they want to take advantage...get more work, pay less. That's human nature I guess. But now I have a set rate for a basic package, what that includes is clearly explained on the design page, and in a fillable pdf that I send to the client, asking for preferred fonts, color pallets and so on. I think that I'm still undercharging compared to what they get. I'm always booked at least 5-6 jobs in advance, so I think the market could easily stand a price increase. But I always keep it in the back of my mind, the customer could go to Bangladesh or somewhere, and get a design done for 1/4 of the price. They wouldn't get anywhere close to the same quality for that price, and I make it clear to potential customers that I will not be beaten down to compete with that price....not if they want a top quality design. When I first began with design work, I definitely undercharged. I also went far above and beyond what was agreed to in the price. Add this, add that, an extra script or effect there. And guess what?

The more value you try to give people, the more they want to take advantage…get more work, pay less. That’s human nature I guess.

But now I have a set rate for a basic package, what that includes is clearly explained on the design page, and in a fillable pdf that I send to the client, asking for preferred fonts, color pallets and so on.

I think that I’m still undercharging compared to what they get. I’m always booked at least 5-6 jobs in advance, so I think the market could easily stand a price increase. But I always keep it in the back of my mind, the customer could go to Bangladesh or somewhere, and get a design done for 1/4 of the price.

They wouldn’t get anywhere close to the same quality for that price, and I make it clear to potential customers that I will not be beaten down to compete with that price….not if they want a top quality design.

]]> By: Two HUGE Myths of Setting Cheap Prices | General Zone http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-45104 Two HUGE Myths of Setting Cheap Prices | General Zone Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:40:28 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-45104 [...] How Much to Charge for Design Work? [...] [...] How Much to Charge for Design Work? [...]

]]> By: Two HUGE Myths of Setting Cheap Prices | vsagrafica.com http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-45019 Two HUGE Myths of Setting Cheap Prices | vsagrafica.com Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:03:11 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-45019 [...] – Hourly RatesPay Me Please: A Freelance Web Designer’s Guide to Billing and PricingHow Much to Charge for Design Work?Related Posts :campaign, fashion, guess fashion, francisco lachowski, girl black and white, fashion, [...] [...] – Hourly RatesPay Me Please: A Freelance Web Designer’s Guide to Billing and PricingHow Much to Charge for Design Work?Related Posts :campaign, fashion, guess fashion, francisco lachowski, girl black and white, fashion, [...]

]]> By: Two HUGE Myths of Setting Cheap Prices « jembling.com http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-45006 Two HUGE Myths of Setting Cheap Prices « jembling.com Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:46:41 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-45006 [...] How Much to Charge for Design Work? [...] [...] How Much to Charge for Design Work? [...]

]]> By: Two HUGE Myths of Setting Cheap Prices http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-45001 Two HUGE Myths of Setting Cheap Prices Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:00:35 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-45001 [...] How Much to Charge for Design Work? [...] [...] How Much to Charge for Design Work? [...]

]]> By: bill van graphic design tempe | CityCast http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-44210 bill van graphic design tempe | CityCast Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:41:58 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-44210 [...] How much to charge for design work? Feb 26, 2009 … What is your experience in the field of graphic design or with … Vandelay outlines 12 realities of pricing your design ….. low that I have actually felt guilty paying the bill! … [...] [...] How much to charge for design work? Feb 26, 2009 … What is your experience in the field of graphic design or with … Vandelay outlines 12 realities of pricing your design ….. low that I have actually felt guilty paying the bill! … [...]

]]> By: Clau http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-42150 Clau Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:32:59 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-42150 It's true that most people didn't understand how much they will going to pay for the designer. Taking time to think on the work done is still important. It’s true that most people didn’t understand how much they will going to pay for the designer. Taking time to think on the work done is still important.

]]> By: Tips For Negotiating Budgets « TRUtricks http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-41673 Tips For Negotiating Budgets « TRUtricks Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:59:25 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-41673 [...] on their project. It also allows you to get a better idea of what they are willing to spend, versus your own set prices, putting you in a better position to negotiate. Of course not all clients know how much things cost [...] [...] on their project. It also allows you to get a better idea of what they are willing to spend, versus your own set prices, putting you in a better position to negotiate. Of course not all clients know how much things cost [...]

]]> By: Get Clients To Take You Seriously As A Professional Design Student « Chris Steurer http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-41476 Get Clients To Take You Seriously As A Professional Design Student « Chris Steurer Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:09:10 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-41476 [...] How much to charge for design work? [...] [...] How much to charge for design work? [...]

]]> By: Week 2: ReachForThe…Alcohol | Ben Willis Design Blog http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-41317 Week 2: ReachForThe…Alcohol | Ben Willis Design Blog Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:48:18 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-41317 [...] wrap up this exciting billing section, I’d like to comment on a post over at Just Creative Design. The post is a collaboration of useful resources from other designers. The most valuable piece of [...] [...] wrap up this exciting billing section, I’d like to comment on a post over at Just Creative Design. The post is a collaboration of useful resources from other designers. The most valuable piece of [...]

]]> By: KevinKeeganPro.com Blog » Blog Archive » Freelance pricing…? http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-39179 KevinKeeganPro.com Blog » Blog Archive » Freelance pricing…? Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:43:20 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-39179 [...] is what I’ve found so far -http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/ To be continued… Tags: freelance, graphic design, pricing, video [...] [...] is what I’ve found so far -http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/ To be continued… Tags: freelance, graphic design, pricing, video [...]

]]> By: A Beginner’s Guide to the Business Side of Freelancing http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-38293 A Beginner’s Guide to the Business Side of Freelancing Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:02:08 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-38293 [...] How Much to Charge for Design Work? [...] [...] How Much to Charge for Design Work? [...]

]]> By: Tim Doyon http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-37422 Tim Doyon Tue, 18 May 2010 07:49:16 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-37422 Based on the article, I truly believe that, the charges should be equivalent to the amount of work being done. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am with the service I have received from Logo Design Creation. At first, a logo seems like such a small thing to a new business; but once created, you realize that the entire image of your company starts to take shape around it. I am excited to say that the work the guys have done for me over the years has always been top notch, I seriously could not be more pleased with the results! Adding to their great service is the turn-around time. From the moment I contact them for the final design, it has never taken more then a few short days and their rates are always so low that I have actually felt guilty paying the bill! I seriously could not be more pleased with the job they had all done for me. Tim Doyon Based on the article, I truly believe that, the charges should be equivalent to the amount of work being done. I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am with the service I have received from Logo Design Creation. At first, a logo seems like such a small thing to a new business; but once created, you realize that the entire image of your company starts to take shape around it. I am excited to say that the work the guys have done for me over the years has always been top notch, I seriously could not be more pleased with the results! Adding to their great service is the turn-around time. From the moment I contact them for the final design, it has never taken more then a few short days and their rates are always so low that I have actually felt guilty paying the bill! I seriously could not be more pleased with the job they had all done for me.

Tim Doyon

]]> By: How much does a car cost? : Rodrigo Christian Perez, graphic designer http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-36154 How much does a car cost? : Rodrigo Christian Perez, graphic designer Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:04:10 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-36154 [...] How much to charge for design work? [...] [...] How much to charge for design work? [...]

]]> By: nienna http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-34876 nienna Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:56:22 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-34876 I havent read everything in your site but im liking this site more by the minute! your stuff is very informative and i sure will read more. I'm glad I stumble here. Keep it up. :) I havent read everything in your site but im liking this site more by the minute! your stuff is very informative and i sure will read more. I’m glad I stumble here. Keep it up. :)

]]> By: Conception Design Solutions » To charge or not to charge {by hour vs project} Common concerns among freelancers http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-33504 Conception Design Solutions » To charge or not to charge {by hour vs project} Common concerns among freelancers Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:17:56 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-33504 [...] • Just Creative Design has compiled a great variety of resources and with more information on how to charge for design work. [...] [...] • Just Creative Design has compiled a great variety of resources and with more information on how to charge for design work. [...]

]]> By: Funny & Odd Emails Recieved http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-33349 Funny & Odd Emails Recieved Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:43:17 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-33349 [...] deal wiz de price of de magazine by checkin out dis article. hpe my xplanation was hlpful. I like to go to school with you online. Do you know how to build [...] [...] deal wiz de price of de magazine by checkin out dis article. hpe my xplanation was hlpful. I like to go to school with you online. Do you know how to build [...]

]]> By: Great Business Tips for New Designers http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-32854 Great Business Tips for New Designers Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:51:23 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-32854 [...] How much to charge for design work? [...] [...] How much to charge for design work? [...]

]]> By: Outlaw Design Blog » Who Else Wants Higher Paying Clients? http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-31844 Outlaw Design Blog » Who Else Wants Higher Paying Clients? Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:08:17 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-31844 [...] How much to charge for design work? “Often I get asked this question via email, facebook or twitter about how to price yourself as a designer. The usual phrase goes something along the lines of “how much should I charge for” : web design, graphic design, logo design, etc.” Pricing Web Work - What Should You Charge? “The first thing that you should be aware of is that the discussion of pricing with your competitors is illegal in the US and Canada. Yes, you heard me right. It’s called price fixing, and it’s a federal offence.” The Art of Business: Setting Rates for Your Small Design Firm “When you’re a freelancer, setting rates is relatively simple; you fill in a few cost numbers, find a comfortable profit margin (if you can), and divide the cost of business by the number of hours you want or need to work. As a result, most freelancers have a single rate card.” [...] [...] How much to charge for design work? “Often I get asked this question via email, facebook or twitter about how to price yourself as a designer. The usual phrase goes something along the lines of “how much should I charge for” : web design, graphic design, logo design, etc.” Pricing Web Work – What Should You Charge? “The first thing that you should be aware of is that the discussion of pricing with your competitors is illegal in the US and Canada. Yes, you heard me right. It’s called price fixing, and it’s a federal offence.” The Art of Business: Setting Rates for Your Small Design Firm “When you’re a freelancer, setting rates is relatively simple; you fill in a few cost numbers, find a comfortable profit margin (if you can), and divide the cost of business by the number of hours you want or need to work. As a result, most freelancers have a single rate card.” [...]

]]> By: Jacob Cass http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/02/26/how-much-to-charge-for-design-work/#comment-30599 Jacob Cass Tue, 26 May 2009 04:40:35 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=2718#comment-30599 Thank you very much for sharing your tips Carl, much appreciated! Thank you very much for sharing your tips Carl, much appreciated!

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