Comments on: How much does logo design cost?

By: The value of trustworthy subcontractors | David Airey, graphic designer

The value of trustworthy subcontractors | David Airey, graphic designer — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:58:42 +0000

[...] your speciality. Pricing isn’t necessary, as I know how much this can differ depending on a number of factors, but it would help when screening potential clients before sending them your [...]

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:11:45 +0000

David Airey,

Thank you very much for answering my questions. You and a couple other people I enjoy following and listening too.

Sincerely,
Amanda Wojahn

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:11:18 +0000

Thank you very much for your response!! I didn’t even think about that as an option. Good idea!

By: Melton Cartes

Melton Cartes — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:02:43 +0000

If a business cannot afford $1,000 (or more) for their corporate identity, but they intend to be operating at competitive or higher level, I would recommend paying a higher (much higher) fee but on installments that would not break the bank. That way, the designer is paid for their expertise and the business can afford their logo.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:47:59 +0000

I am a partner in small business start-up [e-commerce]. We are looking for a graphic designer and wanted a reasonable price due to our limited funds. If a company cannot afford let’s say a $1000.00 budget for logos onto of rights what do you suggest as the alternative?

By: David Airey

David Airey — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:23:27 +0000

Hi Amanda, I've compiled advice for design students on davidairey.com. I hope that's of some help. As for what to charge. Once you earn a design degree you might start at £20 per hour. It's always better to charge by the project, but if you have an hourly rate in mind, it's easier to arrive at a total project cost. Andrew, that resource should answer one or two of your questions from my viewpoint. Good luck.

By: andrew

andrew — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:17:29 +0000

Hey everyone,

My names andrew and I’m finishing high school and I’m really internsted in
logo design, And i wanted to know what is like being a logo designer?
do you have to go to school? do you start your own bussiness?
were do you start?

Thank you very much
Andrew M.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:01:45 +0000

David,

What is you’re advice for beginning Graphic Designers who want to get out there designing for companies or even freelancing while they finish their degree? What would you recommend as a starting charge fee and how do they know what places are not worth their time or talent?

Sincerely,
Amanda

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:01:32 +0000

Great discussion on the compensation and creative integrity in a profession that has seen erosion due people thinking now that they can put their phone reception in front of a computer to do some desktop publishing and call it “creative design.”

Cheers for the discussion and sharing.

By: Todd Eby

Todd Eby — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:55:33 +0000

Very well put!
(caution: this video contains explicit language – but drives the point home of how creatives get taken advantage, and how we are allowing our profession to be devalued). from a writers perspective…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj5IV23g-fE&feature=youtu.be