Setting up a graphic design business

Setting up a graphic design business
Becoming a freelance graphic designer

Graphic designers work in a variety of environments. There are in-house designers, agency creatives and, of course, self-employed designers.

Many designers see self-employment as a goal which will allow them more creative control, recognition of their talents and also the freedom to concentrate on the projects that they prefer to work on. But starting out as a freelance graphic designer can also be a daunting prospect.
Pros and cons

The advantages of being self-employed are many and graphic designers become self employed for a variety of reasons. Many give up paid jobs, some voluntarily whilst others have taken advantage of redundancy packages to set up on their own.

Of course freelancing has many pitfalls and responsibilities that paid employment does not. Issues such as sales and marketing, self promotion, taxes and invoicing all become an every day part of the self employed designers lot.
Sales and self promotion

Graphic designers are experts at promoting other people's businesses, but many soon find that promoting themselves is much harder than it seems. For the first time many creatives will find themselves in the ironic position of struggling to design their own logos, business cards and web sites. And of course there is the fun, yet difficult, task of choosing a name for your design business.

There is also the question of finding the time for self promotion and marketing. It is interesting to note how many graphic designers (including some established agencies) have yet to find the time to even design their own web site portfolio.
Freelance contracting, self employment, partnerships?

There are a number of business models that designers can choose when deciding to work for themselves. Some creatives specialize in working at client's premises – usually on a short term contract basis. Others will set up their own studios - either at home or in a small office. Whilst others may form partnerships with other creatives to share skills, office rent, equipment and utility bills.
Work space, hardware and equipment

A graphic designer's working environment is not like most other office-based professions. Graphic designers need much more than simply a desk and a cheap personal computer. Equipment such as light boxes, cutting tables, spray booths and storage space for paper, boards and other presentation materials are also a requirement. It is for these reasons that many small office /home office (SOHO) designers eventually decide to find premises away from their living environment.

Creatives who are planning to meet clients on their own premises may also want to investigate the availability of meeting room space. Many shared office environments have 'board rooms' that can be booked for meetings.

And when it comes to technology, designers also have to be very careful about choosing which computer they will be using. Lots of processing power, RAM memory, large monitors and fast hard disks are all a crucial part of the graphic designers' tool-set. Deciding whether to standardize on Apple Macs or Windows PCs may also be consideration. Traditionally print designers tended to prefer Macs, but is no longer such a crucial factor.

Web designers may decide to budget for both operating systems, if only for testing purposes. Although now that Intel-based Macs can run Windows natively, this may be easier to achieve than previously.
Choosing graphic design software

Finding the right DTP software to standardize on is not an easy decision for new graphic design businesses. Graphics software is not cheap and so it is crucial for design professionals to make the right choices early on. There are software tools for converting layout files from one applications file format to another – such as Quark to InDesign – but these are never 100% successful.

The right choice of design software tools and utilities is especially crucial as a business grows and the industry changes. For example the recent merger between Macromedia and Adobe has led to the demise of Freehand and Adobe GoLive which has left many creative companies needing to re-evaluate their software strategy.

Some kind of studio management software, job timing utilities and accounting packages are also recommended. There are numerous tools available, both simple and complex. Although some freelancers find that even a well organized Excel spreadsheet does the job for them.
Keeping up to date

It is also important to keep up to date with the graphics industry. Changes in printing and web technology are frequent and so trade magazines, design forums and keeping in contact with design industry associations is always recommended.

Some time should also be allowed for researching new computer hardware technology and keeping up to date with the latest software releases and developments. Obviously keeping skills up to date with training and self education is also a necessity.
Limits of the business

Some creatives like to take the multidisciplinary design approach, exploring many diverse avenues of the industry. Others will define their terms of trade much more strictly and specialize in a niche area, either of design market itself, or a particular client industry. The first approach is obviously more involved and may require partnerships or third party contractors to achieve successfully.

Defining and promoting a unique selling point (USP) is crucial for setting a business apart from its competitors. However, sometimes circumstances dictate that self-employed designers branch out into new areas. For example a print designer may impress a client so much that they ask if they can build them a web site. And if you specialize in designing movie posters, are you going to turn down an annual report design project?

Finally, this article is only an introduction intended to give some pointers to graphic designers looking to set up on their own and should certainly not be used a 'set-in-stone' blueprint. Freelance design can be a very rewarding occupation, but it does need to be researched carefully and every designer does things their own way, with varying degrees of success. Please feel free to look through the suggested articles below and also at sources on other web sites.

And, of course, talk to other graphic designers. Most will be more than happy to give advice and personal experiences and this can sometimes be the most useful source of 'real world' advice.

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Welcome to the design forums!

Welcome to the design forums!

The Design Talkboard graphic design forums were a place for anyone interested in the creative industry to have a virtual chin-wag with other designers.

Unfortunately, the Design : Talkboard Forums are now closed until further notice. We thank all of you who have taken part in the discussions over the years and helped to make it a friendly and informative graphic design discussion forum. The rest of Design : Talkboard will continue to function and we hope that you will find it as useful a place for graphic design information and resources as it’s always been. Once again, thank you and good luck.
History of the forum

The graphic design, web site design and pre-press discussion forums were a friendly place for all creatives – from established professionals, to students – to talk about design, graphics software such as Adobe CS and Quark, jobs and resources.

Anyone was free to browse the forums and read what everyone else had to say (see our top forum topics below).

However, if you had never used an online talk forum before, you could have a quick read of our forum introduction, which is helpfully titled how to use forums!'

The subject matter was up to the user. Desigenrs were more than welcome to start their own discussion topic on any subject (as long as it is at least vaguely to do with the creative industry - graphics, pre-press, web development, product design, advertising, publishing etc...).

Or they can join in one of the discussions that had already been started - see the recent topics list below, or preview some of the recent forum discussions here. Enjoy!

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How much to charge for graphic design work?

How much to charge for graphic design work?

How much should I charge for design? It is one of the commonest questions asked by freelance graphic designers. It is also one of the most difficult to answer.

There are so many factors involved in this issue, that no one answer will be able to cover all the bases. Some of the following are factors to be taken into account when deciding how much to charge a client. But, of course, these are only a guidelines. In reality, freelance designers will need to research carefully and develop a pricing structure most suited to their own business.

Experience

How much experience does the designer have and what have they got to offer? Obviously, a creative director with 30 years experience will be able to earn a higher fee than a college leaver. And a brand identity formulated by a well known design group, who need to pay for account handlers and offices, will cost a lot more than a logo designed by a self-employed graphic designer, working in a home-office.

Type of work

Many designers charge different rates depending on the type of work they are carrying out. Even if this work is part of the same job for the same client. For example, conceptual work often gets charged at a higher rate than production work – although this is not always the case.

Creative versus rent-paying?

Designs that push the creative boundaries are rarely the ones that pay the best. Designers may well find that a boring financial report for a corporate client will pay a lot better than an award winning interactive Flash presentation.

Web and interactive design

Multimedia, Flash and other interactive design work is generally more expensive than static HTML page design. Although the conceptual stages of the design project may well take up a large part of the costs, as might the project management part.

The client

A lot also depends on the client. The value of a design project is not just dependent on the amount of work that a designer has to put into it. It is also dependent on the value that the design will bring to the client. And this is often dependent on the client's spending power. Some designers will taper their fees with this in mind and a major corporation will expect to pay much more than a small business.

Loss-leaders, pro bono, free pitching

This is an area with much disagreement. Many designers will refuse to take part in free pitching for work, whilst others see it as part of the process. Loss-leaders are also a contentious area.

Some designers argue that it is necessary to pitch in with low fees for an initial job, as that is the best way to draw in a new client.

Others will argue that a client that expects a cheap job once, will continue to do so and will never give the graphic design profession the respect it deserves. Here is a discussion on whether designers should give discounts or not.

Location

As can be seen from the designers salary survey, graphic design charges can vary drastically depending on the location of the designer. This can be an advantage for creatives who work remotely and maintain clients in bigger cities.

Print and other extras

Many graphic designers will add on costs for external services that they manage on behalf of their clients. For example a print designer may add 10%-20% to the printing costs of a job. Generally it is a good idea to be up-front about this with the client – or at least put it into the small print for a quote. There has been an interesting discussion in the design forums on the topic of graphic designers charging extra for printing.

It is also important to estimate for and pass on the costs of other expenses, such as photography, picture research, travel and so on. Designers will bill these costs in many different ways, but they all have to be paid for somehow.

Formulas, hourly rates or flat fees?

There are numerous guides and business plans that aim to provide freelancers with methods for calculating how much to charge clients. Some are more useful and realistic than others. But, at the end of the day, it often comes down to experience. Even the most carefully planned and costed job can quickly go over budget. At the same time, a job that was expected to last a week can sometimes be completed in a few hours. These are all factors that need to be considered when deciding which method of costing a design job a freelancer will adopt.

One of the best methods of research is to find out how other designers go about working out how much to charge for design work. The following is a selection from the freelance design forums;

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* UK design fees – report on the fees that British graphic designers are able to charge.
* Design fees in the USA – positive trends for American designers.

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Is Freelance Design and Publishing the Right Career for You?

Is Freelance Design and Publishing the Right Career for You?
From Jacci Howard Bear,
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Entrepreneurship requires more than design talent
So you think you want to start your own business? Friends tell you that you've got a flair for making good-looking business cards and fliers. You've got an inkjet printer and an old copy of QuarkXPress. You're ready to start getting paid for doing something you enjoy. Wait! First, find out if a freelance business is the right move for you.

Successful freelancing requires more than artistic talent or software proficiency. If a desktop publishing or graphic design business are your goal those are needed skills; but, first determine that you have the personality required to work for yourself.

Do you work well on your own, without direct supervision? Are you willing to get away from the computer and go hustle up clients? Can you sustain the level of productivity necessary to make a living doing what you enjoy (design) while also tackling the jobs you might not enjoy (bookkeeping, sales)?

Working from home is typically how most freelance designers start out. Home businesses require special talents too. Like any freelancer, you must be self-motivated, organized, and able to maintain a professional work environment in your home.

Working for yourself has many rewards. Just don't go into it blindly. Here's a short reality checklist:

* You don't get to spend all your time doing design. You have to go out and find your own clients and you have to work at keeping those clients. In addition to marketing yourself you'll also likely be doing all your own bookkeeping as well as acting as your own purchasing agent, receptionist, advertising department, and mail room clerk. These jobs all take up significant amounts of time.

* Self-employment doesn't mean you keep all the money for yourself. Checks from clients may add up to a bigger amount than the paycheck you got from your employer, but it has to cover your operating expenses and self-employment taxes too. You can't charge the hourly rate you made as an employee or even just a little bit more and expect to make money. You have to be confident enough to charge what you're worth and what you need in order to have enough money to pay your expenses and pay yourself.

* Business expenses are not money in the bank. Uncle Sam (US-IRS) doesn't give you back all your business expenses at the end of the year. Your expenses are deductions from your profits so you pay taxes on a lesser amount. That's a good thing, yes. But it's not the same as "getting back everything you spent." And, you must keep good records of business expenses.

* You can't take off whenever you want. If you want to do freelance work because it allows you to take a vacation whenever you want, sleep late, or close up shop on a whim, think again. Certainly you are able to do those things more freely than with an employer but you must remember that you don't work in a vacuum. You must keep reasonable hours in order to be available to meet with clients and prospects. You can't take off on the spur of the moment when you have a major job at the print shop requiring your supervision. Freelance work offers flexibility but it doesn't give you carte blanche to only work when you feel like it. The business depends on you. There's no one in the next cubicle to take up the slack when you decide to call in sick.

On the next two pages you'll find some exercises designed to help you put your commitment to doing freelance design in real terms.

Next page > Your Assignment: Time Commitment

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Looking for Freelance Web Design Work?

Looking for Freelance Web Design Work?
By Justin Asmussen

December 5th 2000

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If you are an independent professional you know how difficult it can be to find your next project.

There are several methods available for finding contract jobs including referrals and repeat clients. But when you're stuck in a rut with no work coming your way or just want to expand your reach globally it may be time to turn to the web.

In this article I have reviewed three very different sites for finding independent contract projects. First off I reviewed Guru.com for people looking for short term offsite and or onsite work, ComputerJobs.com for those of you looking for long term contracts with larger corporations and elance.com for individuals looking for small to large projects.

Guru.com

Guru.com is one of the most popular job sites with over 400,000 registered users. Guru provides an organized easy to use interface with two ways to browse for jobs, the search function and a Yahoo like directory. Using the advanced search you can find gigs based on job type, location and hourly wage. Use the directory if you're not quite sure what you are looking for or if you want to broaden your search.

Guru.com like many other job sites will send you an email when new listings relevant to your search criteria are added to the site, that feature can be useful but you should monitor this site at least every other day.

When you sign up at guru you will need to create a profile. A profile includes a list of your skills, an overview, education, experience and references as well as a brief description of your ideal gig. Everything in your profile is optional except the overview but you'll need to include all the information you can if you want to standout among the other 400,000 gurus.

After you complete your profile you might want to do a search for key words you listed in your title and description to see how an employer will see your profile. Guru.com deserves your attention if you are looking for a wide variety of projects small and large.

Computerjobs.com

If you don't mind working onsite with large corporations ComputerJobs.com is your best resource. New jobs are constantly being added most like I mentioned are large corporations and recruiters looking to fill long-term contracts and permanent jobs.

Be prepared to go through a long rigorous process if you decide to apply for a job on this site, reason? Recruiters usually put their prospects through a more thorough screening and interviewing process.

The ComputerJobs.com site is easy to use and with an advanced search feature finding what you want is fast and easy. Setting up your resume is rather simple but there are some problems with the resume system like the fact it limits you to listing only eight skills. Luckily email addresses are provided for every job listing so you can send a more detailed resume directly to your potential employer.

If you offer consultant services ComputerJobs.com allows you to list your services for free in their Consultants Corner but with over 6000 consultants listed you should try to add a unique spin to your service or find a niche.

Overall ComputerJobs.com is an excellent resource for seasoned professionals looking for corporate projects.

eLance.com

eLance.com is a unique site that allows you to bid on individual projects. You can choose from several categories including page design and graphic design. In all the categories competition is very fierce with bids poring in every minute. Bidding usually lasts for several weeks so you will need to be patient and check your bid status often.

All bidding is public on eLance.com that means not only can your bids be seen by all, the messages you post to the buyer can be seen as well. If an email address is available you are better off taking your conversation private via email.

The whole process can be very exciting and educational if you have the time and patience but be very careful if you decide to bid on a project because sometimes the project details are very sketchy. Not knowing what it will take to complete the project you could get yourself in deep before you know it. Again email the buyer if you have any questions then place your educated bid.

As you build a career as an independent contractor remember these online sites should not replace your offline efforts. No site can replace happy repeat clients or clients recommending you to others. That said online sites could expand your reach to global clients while exposing you to new long-term client relationships.

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Do You Have the Time to Do Freelance Design?

Do You Have the Time to Do Freelance Design?
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(Continued from Page 1)
Reading about what it takes to do freelance design is all well and good but to help it sink in, let's put it in writing and take some action too.

Your Assignment
Answer these questions and try out some of the exercises. Be realistic when answering questions or making estimates about time or money.

Exercise #1: Time Commitment. Estimate how much time you'll devote to each of these typical daily tasks (let's assume you already have a few clients and you have some marketing materials distributed already and an ad in the newspaper that's bringing in clients):

* Answering telephone inquiries about "how much do you charge?"
Try this: Pick out a few names from the phone book and make some calls as if you were the client seeking design services. See how long the calls take.

* Answering email inquiries about "how much do you charge?"
Do this: Have a friend send you an email asking you about your services and how much you'd charge to "do a few business cards" or "put up a Web site." Compose your own reply as if that email were from a real client. How much time does it take to read and reply?

* Opening mail, filing the keepers and tossing the junk.
Do this: Time yourself doing the mail for a few days. If all you get is junk mail, pretend some of it is from clients and pretend to read and file. Feel silly? Hey, no one has to know but you!

* Paying the phone bill, paying for the printer supplies you had delivered last week, filling out deposit slips for the checks you received in the day's mail, sending out a handful of invoices, and recording all these transactions in the appropriate places.
Do this: Time how long it takes you to balance your checkbook, pay a few household bills. You'll be doing that for your business as well and it will probably take about the same amount of time.

* Calling the newspaper and arranging to have your ad run another 4 weeks.

* Preparing (or ordering) and eating lunch.

* Getting dressed in nicer clothes and straightening up the office for an in-home meeting with a prospective client.

* Greeting the prospective client, showing your portfolio, discussing their project.

* Preparing a written estimate (including getting bids from three printers and doing some online research because the job includes some things you've never done before) and getting a contract ready in case the prospective client decides to hire you.
Do this: Make up a possible project you might be asked to do. Pick a number for an hourly rate you might charge ($50-$100, perhaps) then write up a simple estimate. It might help you see how much time this type of nonbillable work might take.

* Working on another project that you've already started. Today you're scanning a couple of photos and doing a little image editing. (Hey, this is billable time!)

Remember, only that last item in the list was something billable to a client. The rest of the time you're doing necessary work related to doing business but it's not always fun, playing with the computer and making cool stuff work that directly results in money from a client.

Now let's pretend you can get an average of 3 billable hours out of every work day. Let's also pretend that all that money goes straight into your pocket - no taxes, no rent, no supplies, just pure profit. How many days will you have to work to earn $40,000 a year? If you're charging $50 an hour that's $150 per day and about 266 days out of the year (at 3 hrs per day). Hey, that doesn't sound bad. 365 days with about 104 days off for weekends, a 2 week vacation, 5 days of "calling in sick" (why not, you're the boss!), another week's worth of holidays (why should you work through Christmas?) leaves you with 235 working days. Oops, not enough. OK, you can cut back on the sick days, work a few weekends. But of course that $50 an hour isn't really pure profit. You really will have to pay rent, pay taxes, and buy supplies so you're going to need earn a lot more than $40,000 or charge a lot more than $50 an hour or find a lot more than 365 days in the year (which one do you think you can change?).

I'm not trying to discourage you. I just want you to take the time to run a few numbers. Have a good idea going in how long things will take and how much time you can realistically except to devote to making money as a freelance designer.

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Are paper based forms and the processes to manage them getting out of control? Do you need to reduce errors with paper based forms, simplify the overwhelming complexity that paper based forms can have, and drive more process automation directly from a completed form? IBM Workplace Forms includes a suite of products that automate multi-person workflows in a collaborative, open environment and enable accessible, user-friendly browser-based user interfaces. Workplace Forms helps to reduce the time, costs, and other problems inherent to paper-based forms processes. Explore how IBM Workplace Forms can unlock the value of enterprise information currently trapped within paper forms by dramatically improving the access to accurate and timely information by people and systems. It unleashes information trapped in paper, helping speed business transactions and increase responsiveness. With Workplace Forms, clients in all industries have been able to:
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Job Description:This is a REMOTE WORK PROJECT.Need Windows 2003, Sybase 9 and Sybase Replication Server 12.6 skills.Seeking DBA professionals with DB2, Oracle, Sybase or SQL Server skills on AIX, UNIX, OS/390 or Windows platforms. DBA position should have experience with database design, development, production steady state support and performance tuning.
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Location:Atlanta GA
Duration:1 - 3 months
Pay Rate:DOE
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