FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing caters to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Custom Branding (includes mood board, logo, 3 print materials and Brand Success Guide) starts at $1500. Logo Design starts at $500. Print materials (letterhead, postcard, flyer, poster, brochure, business card, stationary, direct mailer, etc.) starts at $300 each. Website design and development (for sites under 20 pages) starts at $2000. Packages are available.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First impressions are everything. That's why your brand and identity are so important. Your visual mark immediately tells the story of who you are as a company and what you can do for your audience. Here's how Simone Design + Develop can help: The Creative Process: STEP 1: Questionnaire - In order to build your new brand identity and best reflect what makes your business unique, I'll have you fill out a design questionnaire that will highlight your business' values, your objectives, what type of clients you attract and your goals. STEP 2: Review & Research - Once the questionnaire is complete, we'll discuss in more detail exactly what you are looking for. I will then draw up a creative brief for your approval that outlines the goals, objectives and strategy for the project. In addition, I will begin doing market research, gather visual inspiration for your brand and create a mood board that represents our strategy and design inspiration. + 1 revision allotted. STEP 3: Design & Development - Once the creative brief and mood board are approved, I can start diving deep into the design and conceptualize your brand. During this collaborative process, I'll begin sketching out new designs on both paper and computer. Design is a collaborative process, so your feedback and participation is essential and always welcomed. + 2 revisions allotted. STEP 4: Print Collateral - Now that we have your fresh, new brand identity squared away, it's time to work on your print collateral. I will design three (3) design collaterals. When it is time to print, I will send you all the print-ready files. I can refer you to printing companies who can fufill your printing needs or coordinate directly with your printer. The cost of printing is not included. + 2 revisions for each collateral. STEP 5: Web Design - With your new brand and collateral, we can begin the process of creating your website. Utilizing a dynamic Content Management System (CMS) such as Wordpress, Squarespace or Shopify, I will create a responsive, unique, and user-friendly site. Through a CMS site, you'll be able to streamline and automate your online needs. You'll have the ability to maintain the site on your own and edit text, photos, and much more. + 3 revisions allotted. STEP 6: Ready. Set. Go. It's Time to Launch! - Woo hoo! Let's celebrate this huge milestone! You are all set with a fresh new brand and/or website and ready to show it off to the world. Don't worry, I won't just throw you to the wolves and leave you hangin'! I will provide you with a Brand Success Guide that will help you maintain your brand at the end of the process. If you would like further assistance maintaining your site and social media, check out my weekly and monthly maintenance packages.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree in Studio Art and Graphic Design from Cal State Long Beach. I constantly stay up-to-date with the latest technology and tools that further my skills and benefit my clients.