FAQ
We're a design studio, started in 2014, with the experience and expertise to offer all the graphics needs for your business needs under one roof. We are working to create a strong bond between your brand and the consumers with our creative solutions.
Our goal is to create intriguing and smart design solutions that satisfy your business needs. Our goal is to solve any design obstacle that comes our way and turn it into an exciting and unforgettable experience for you and your business.
We are located in Fairfax, Virginia but are able to work remotely anywhere in the country and overseas.
We have completed a pretty colorful range of projects including logos, branding, menus, websites, product design and development, design patterns and the list goes on! For a full description of our projects, head to our Services page.
Absolutely! We can offer services in Spanish and Portuguese.
Yes! No project is too small or too large. Just because the project is small, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be designed to the highest standards.
Absolutely. We work with local and nation wide printers that can do different projects.
Printing does come at an additional cost so please make sure to let us know beforehand if you require printing services.
Easy – just click the button below and submit the contact form.
In general, projects unfold in the following way:
- Initial Meeting/Call
- Quote/Proposal to Client
- 50% Payment
- Research, Brainstorming and Initial Concepts
- Client Review
- Revisions to Creative
- Final Payment
- Final Files Provided
Absolutely. If you’re in the Virginia/DC/Maryland area we can arrange to sit down with you for a coffee and discuss your design needs and answer any questions you may have. For those of you that aren’t local, we can setup a time to talk on the phone or over Skype. It really comes down to whatever you are most comfortable with.
Timing varies from project to project based on the scope of work and client needs. I will of course, always do my best to work within your schedule. Once we’ve agreed on a deadline, I will work night and day to ensure that all work is completed on time.
We provide all hi-resolution file formats you’ll ever need including eps, jpg and pdfs. If there’s anything specific you need please let us know and we’ll make sure it is provided. We are also happy to work with your printers, web developers and other suppliers to make sure they are getting all artwork to the required specifications.
We use the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software which includes Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. The are the industry standard and will ensure that all files we create will be compatible with printers, designers and anyone else who works on your brand.
It is hard to give one quick answer for this as every design project has its own variables that effect the price.
There are two types of billing depending on the project:
a) Fixed Rate – per-project price, pre-determined at the start of a project
b) Hourly Rate – billing based on the time spent on your project
We offer free, no-obligation quotes and pride ourselves on being transparent with pricing. All fees are discussed and agreed upon before starting a project, which eliminates any surprises.
To get a free quote, please contact me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Pricing is set on a project-by-project basis and is determined by the clients needs. We work with companies ranging from small startups to larger corporations and will work with you on a price that fits your budget.
For all projects we require 50% payment before starting the job and the remainder upon providing the final hi-res files. In terms of forms of payment, we accept checks, Paypal or E-transfers.
Before a project has even started we work hard to prevent this from happening. This is done by asking questions, a lot of questions and really making sure that we have a complete understanding of your needs. In most cases when a client is unhappy it comes down to bad communication. We take pride in having a process that works and keeps everyone on the same page for the entirety of the job.
The short answer is no, but the long answer is yes. We don’t offer preset design packages as every clients needs are different and a one-size-fits-all solution would be very limiting. Instead, we always provide the best price possible based on your requirements. The larger the scope of work, the better rate we are able to offer.
A good graphic designer offers an in-depth knowledge of the principles of design and has the software skills to bring ideas to life. Experienced designers will be able to provide insights into your business and how to best achieve your goals through quality design. simply put, if you want your business to have a professional look and feel then you will need to have it developed by a professional.
Yes, we can source stock photography or book a photoshoot based on what’s right for you and your budget. If photography isn’t a good fit for the project we can also look at illustrative solutions.
The most simple way to explain the difference is that a logo is a single graphic element within a brand, whereas a brand is the complete identity of a company.
“A brand is the encapsulation of a company’s mission statement, objectives, and corporate soul as expressed through the corporate voice and aesthetic.” – Margie Clayman
Start-ups are just starting up and often the decision makers have limited experience working with designers. They know the elements that need to be created for the brand like the logo, stationary, website, etc., but aren’t totally sure how it all comes together. This is where brand guidelines comes in! Also commonly referred to as a “style guide”, “graphic standards manual” or “brand bible”, it is the master document that gathers and defines all of the different elements within a brand and explains how to create new materials that are on brand. If developed correctly, a strong brand guidelines manual will allow any designer to seamlessly develop new artwork for your company.
In a perfect world the standards manual should be developed immediately after the logo has been finalized or when an established business is re-branding. Unfortunately it often takes companies years to realize that their marketing materials are becoming disjointed and that the look and feel differs from one piece to the next. It’s a common mistake, but not the end of the world. A talented designer can come in and develop a brand manual at any stage of company’s life that will correct their trajectory moving forward.