Graphic Design Services

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. Our most common jobs are various marketing materials such as business cards, brochures, postcards, flyers, booklets, magazines, websites, and really a variety of specialty projects. We have worked with many magazines in many different industries.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Do your homework. Do not just go with the lowest cost designer. Oftentimes, designers with higher hourly rates are much better, and can get the job done in less time, thus costing you about the same or less as a new or experimental designer.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. Some of the best designers are the ones who have a decent number of testimonials. This not only shows that they are legitimate and professional, but it also gives you a starting ground for checking up with the designer's customers. This is important in checking a designer's legitimacy.

Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. 1. How long have you been designing?
2. What is your rate?
3. Can you send an estimate of what the job would cost?
4. Do you have samples of your work?
5. Are you local?
6. Are you available for phone/meeting?

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. Because we are not only fast and affordable, but we are quick. Every job is a custom job, we sit down with the client and make the client a big part of the process. Plus, we take the client's financial situation in consideration and make every effort possible to deliver top quality at a low price.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. We enjoy getting the client to the next stage. Many small businesses especially do not have a refined marketing prowess, and it is exciting to see their businesses jump up with both quality and sales. We love to grow with our clients, and it is very satisfying to help.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. Customers need to know there is software out there that promises to do the same job as a professional designer. This is false. Professional designers have not only education but experience behind them, plus many of us have multi-market experience. The extra knowledge and professionalism shows through in the work, which often translates in sales for the client.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. First, you need to turn your interest into something concrete. Go to school and learn the principles of design. This can come in time, but going to school and learning the basics of theology, as well as software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and keeping up with the latest trends will help. Second, learn to listen. 80% of design work is listening and executing. It is narrowing down the customer's needs and not getting attached to your first draft. You need to learn to smile and be quick on your feet with solutions.

Q. What is your greatest strength?

A. Our greatest strength is that we listen to the client. It is important to hear what the client is saying and then translate that in dynamic visual art. We have many great relationships with our clients because we regard ourselves as partners in their business.