• Designing isn't as easy as it may look. I see so many flyers and facebook images that I would love to get my hands on and re-design. Some people are trying and I give them credit for that. If you don't try how can you get better? But would you continue to try to clean your own teeth if you didn't want the bill that comes from the dentist office? The answer is surely a No. Graphic designers are well trained in how to communicate clearly your idea and how to do it in a timely manner.
• Some things are better left for the professionals. Alot of designers have gone to school to perfect and masterfully craft their designing abilities and learn the software. Some (okay, alot of self-proclaimed), designers don't understand the flow of design and it shows in their design work.
Anyone can use Microsoft word and throw some clipart into the document and type the info around it. But do they understand how to communicate clearly what the client wants and what colors are the more suitable for the emotion you are trying to convey?
• Some things are better left for the professionals. Alot of designers have gone to school to perfect and masterfully craft their designing abilities and learn the software. Some (okay, alot of self-proclaimed), designers don't understand the flow of design and it shows in their design work.
Anyone can use Microsoft word and throw some clipart into the document and type the info around it. But do they understand how to communicate clearly what the client wants and what colors are the more suitable for the emotion you are trying to convey?
• Designing isn't just designing. I have the ability in my job/career of advertising that I am a sales rep and a designer. So the best of both worlds! I studied and graduated from MSU with a Multimedia Studies so that I understand both print, television and radio. And now since everything is online I know the best way to convey the message that is needed in the shortest time possible. Everything on Facebook is short, simple and to the point. But it has to be to catch the viewers attention. There is only a split second to make someone swipe back up on their Facebook news feed and say what was that and then click either the "like" button or to click on the link to learn more.
• Afraid of what the cost is? Just call. I myself am very reasonable on my prices and I can either have the products printed for you or I can guide you in the right direction. I know alot of printing services are costly so I try to estimate my prices with that in mind. And I can even give multiple design samples so that you can have options and not stuck with something that you may not "love". As I have recently told a client, "I don't expect payment until I know you will love your design or product. I want it to be something your proud to share with potential clients and that you would be excited to get if it was coming from someone else." And that is just that. I want my clients to be proud of what they are using for themselves. If you don't love it than why would you want to promote it?
• Afraid of what the cost is? Just call. I myself am very reasonable on my prices and I can either have the products printed for you or I can guide you in the right direction. I know alot of printing services are costly so I try to estimate my prices with that in mind. And I can even give multiple design samples so that you can have options and not stuck with something that you may not "love". As I have recently told a client, "I don't expect payment until I know you will love your design or product. I want it to be something your proud to share with potential clients and that you would be excited to get if it was coming from someone else." And that is just that. I want my clients to be proud of what they are using for themselves. If you don't love it than why would you want to promote it?
