If producing good design is only half the battle, what is the other half? The work that you do also has to be on schedule, be on budget, meet client expectations, and produce a profit for your design firm. Successful designers learn to guide client __________ and effectively manage _____________. Expectations-Changes Name 3 “red flags”Continue reading “Chapter 12-14”
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Chapter 9-11 Questions
1. When calculating a fixed fee what must be done? A design firm must first estimate the number of hours that will be involved and then apply a standard hourly rate to get a potential price for the project. 2. What is something you don’t have to calculate to a labor rate? Project materials 3.Continue reading “Chapter 9-11 Questions”
Chapter: 7-8
Becoming a Business The transformation from freelancer to small design design firm is a gradual shift from subcontracting to direct business relationship. When making this change seek guidance from professional advisors, such as an attorney, banker, business insurance agent, industry consultant, and a certified public accountant. These advisors would also help in the decision ofContinue reading “Chapter: 7-8”
Job Hunting Ch.02
1.For each project in your portfolio you should have what in the description? Identify the client Explain the business or communication challenge that they were facing Describe the solution you developed Explain how well it succeeded – quantify the results of the project by describing the impact that the finished work had on the client’sContinue reading “Job Hunting Ch.02”
Steve Jobs 1955-2011
Steve is a man of many accomplishments. First and for most he was thrown out of the lisa project because he was considered too temperamental a manager. So he took over a project now called Macintosh. Although Mac’s first months were encouraging, sales soon plummeted. Due the Steve driving everyone nuts, he was only toContinue reading “Steve Jobs 1955-2011”
160 Signs
My graphic design class visited a place called Signs Now. I was very impressed from the time we stepped in the door. The lobby was laid out very professional, I actually thought I was at a adverting firm. Ryan (the owner) and the whole crew were very welcoming and willing to answer all and anyContinue reading “160 Signs”
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Word Press is the Future
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