How much do/would you pay for Postcard/Flyer Design?

[suzstephens@opendoor.com]

If that's what you do I would like to expand my team to include a freelance photoshop expert. Please message me if you are experienced with Photoshop and are interested. This will be a growing position for the right VA. Turn around time needs to be 2 business days or less.

Good thing I think of myself as a graphic designer rather than a VA: with my current 1-2 month backlog of work, I'd never qualify for this job!

Suzanne

[deu12000]

Good thing I think of myself as a graphic designer rather than a VA: with my current 1-2 month backlog of work, I'd never qualify for this job!

Suzanne

And that's why you set your standards so high in your other posts. I know for a fact tons of designers work until you're satisfied. No good, no pay. In other words your original comments were very biased (the awards, the education, etc...). I'm not a designer in the least, although every once in a while, I might try to whip something up, but I notice everytime I pay for something it's a million times better than what I come up with (even from a novice designer). Web and print are definitely two different monsters, but there's no need to hype up education and awards, sometimes you get better quality and customer service with a "non-college/university educated/non-award winning" and of course a better price. I'm a real estate agent, but I've been a webmaster for a lot longer than a real estate agent.

[Morristown]

I have used Direct-Color a few times. prices are great as long as you order in quantities of 5000. I usually get the small cards, in full color, $349. The great thing about them is if they do not have something that you want, and you can get your hands on it someplace else and sent it to them, they can make it for you as well. or you can custome design something and they will work out the kinks for you and do all that.

[wesleyblack]

And that's why you set your standards so high in your other posts. I know for a fact tons of designers work until you're satisfied. No good, no pay. In other words your original comments were very biased (the awards, the education, etc...). I'm not a designer in the least, although every once in a while, I might try to whip something up, but I notice everytime I pay for something it's a million times better than what I come up with (even from a novice designer). Web and print are definitely two different monsters, but there's no need to hype up education and awards, sometimes you get better quality and customer service with a "non-college/university educated/non-award winning" and of course a better price. I'm a real estate agent, but I've been a webmaster for a lot longer than a real estate agent.

I agree with you. I've been a graphic and web designer for about 8 years now. Web and print deisign are VERY different monsters indeed. In my experience, it's not until you've really established yourself that you're making enough money to peel yourself away long enough to try and win advertising awards. I can look at designs I did 4 years ago and honestly say that they are good designs, yet I've only just now started submitting my work for awards.

Oh, and I've got zero college education. Sure, there is much to be said about formal education. However, many people just skate on through college and wind up with a degree and no talent. There are certain characteristics in a good designer that simply cannot be taught.

Kindest regards,
Wesley Black
Fuel Multimedia
(904)387-2237
www.FuelMultimedia.com

[jeffwalker@qx.net]

I agree with you. I've been a graphic and web designer for about 8 years now. Web and print deisign are VERY different monsters indeed. In my experience, it's not until you've really established yourself that you're making enough money to peel yourself away long enough to try and win advertising awards. I can look at designs I did 4 years ago and honestly say that they are good designs, yet I've only just now started submitting my work for awards.

Im an agency owner and have been in advertising for over 20 years. You are correct that some people, regardless of education, will never (see) good design. And please dont worry about those rewards. Ive known some clients that will never hire agencies that display or hype awards. They are smart enough to demand advertising that wins in the market place, not in the ad community.

I've discovered lots of free templates online. I know using them is kind of like buying your daughters prom dress at kmart, but some of them are really not bad.

If you're designing you own, dont try to communicate too much, visually or with copy. Keep your message simple. Prioritize both your message and your visuals. Whats the first thing your viewer will see? The second? And so forth. Don’t visually weight things the same. Your viewer has lazy eyes and will see nothing if your piece is too busy. The same applies to your message. Keep it simple and say it in as few words as possible.

Now I’ve said too much.