How to Hire a Graphic Designer

An almost comprehensive guide to hiring a freelance graphic designer or a small to medium design firm. What is graphic design? A quick primer on a description of graphic design from two sources who have articulated it better than I can, one pragmatic, one poetic: “Graphic design, also known as …

Design Process and Pricing

At first, a quote of $1000.00 or even $500.00 dollars for a “simple” logo may seem expensive. When assessing the price of anything there are multiple factors worth considering, including value you get from the thing over time and the effort that went in to it’s creation. I am concerned …

Critique Miscellanea

How to compose a successful critical commentary: You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought of putting it that way.” You should list any points of agreement (especially if they are not matters of general or …