Hi there, I'm on a shoe string budget and am looking for someone to help me redesign my logo. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Jun 9, 2014
The cheapest route with an experienced designer is the one with the best communication between you and the designer. Set up a relationship, build a strong creative brief between you and the designer, and give them feedback when asked.
I've found the most expensive logos were ones I designed for clients who weren't really serious in communicating with the designer in a timely fashion and or had hundreds of changes along the way. The "least expensive' logos were ones I created where the client was an active participant in the process.
In the end, you're buying our time regardless of our experience. Use it efficiently and you'll spend less...
Jan 29, 2013
Hi everyone,
Thank you so much for all of your suggestions and advice.
In the end, we decided to use fiver.com and the finished product is currently displayed as my profile picture. Let me know what you think :)
I would also like to apologies for not responding to those of you that offered your advice. I've been in process of growing my new business, coupled with writing a book (which I'm glad to report is now finished and online with Amazon) and I've made the classic mistake, which I'm sure some of you can relate to, of trying to juggle too many balls at the same time...LOL!
As a thank you, I would like to offer all of you a free copy of my book, which you can download from Amazon for FREE from today 29/01/2013 until Friday 01/02/2013.
Amazon Links:
US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AY0H1AI
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AY0H1AI
ES - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B00AY0H1AI
Thanks for your help once again, and I look forward to sharing ideas with you all again soon!
Cheers
James
Nov 9, 2012
Hey James. You could try the freelancer sites. But I am not sure how reliable they are. Check out http://www.integrawebservices.com/website-design-services.html
Their design services are pretty good. And they can offer you a custom quote. Cheers!
Nov 9, 2012
Try logoworks.com
If your budget is tighter than that, I recommend contacting local colleges for interns.
Nov 9, 2012
I've used logotournament.com a couple times (one for myself) and found the number of quality results amazing. $300 and one week is all it takes to get a unique logo you'll be proud of. Here are some tips I learned from doing it: Rate your project proposals daily so other designers can see your likes/dislikes - feel free to message any designer with tweaks (they are very receptive to it) - request your logo be accompanied with a stamp logo to use in social media - (lastly) ask for your logo as a .pdf if you don't have photo editing software. Best of luck!
Nov 9, 2012
I have about 15 years of experience working in an Art Dept at a large publishing house. Would be willing to try to work within your budget.
Nov 9, 2012
I have a graphic designer with 23 years experience. We would be happy to take a look at what you need, for no charge. We are in the marketing/promotional products business. Be careful what design you choose. Some look fantastic in print but when try to put it on a Tee Shirt or a hat or something, it either spent work well or it is very expensive because of complicated detail or too many colors.
Nov 9, 2012
Go fiverr.com. You can have your logo redesigned for $5. Search under logo, then ratings. Make sure you do your homework on the freelancers available so you don't get scammed.
Nov 9, 2012
99 Designs is ok for passable logo until you can afford a professional designer, and a professional marketing person to work with them on your behalf.
Nov 9, 2012
Hi James, I would suggest you NOT go with cookie cutter designers. I recommend Sue Harper of Sharper Creative Group at sue@sharpernet.com.
She is excellent and will be able to help you develop a logo that is uniquely yours!
Good luck!
Nov 9, 2012
I used http://www.customfreelogos.com/completed.php for a few of my client projects lately. I work with tons of designers and assuming you have some perameters about what you want to convey via the logo, the online vendors like this are a good option.
Nov 9, 2012
I would also be happy to offer you a quote & talk about exactly what you are looking for. Drop me a message or come visit us @ http://facebook.com/jalapenodesigns
Nov 9, 2012
I have had good luck with Fiverr.com When I needed a logo, I got three different vendors on fiverr to do the project. Two did five different ideas, one did three. The total cost $15. The quality varied, but was adequate for what I needed. If you are really on a tight budget, you cannot get much cheaper than that.
Nov 9, 2012
Hi James ~
I just connected with graphic designer Angela Ferraro-Fanning http://www.mosaichub.com/member/p/angela-ferraro-fanning who sounds like a great fit for you. Good luck!
Nov 13, 2012
Timing is everything ;-) I hope you and he have connected. Love your article on updating your website, too; just gave it thumbs up ~
Nov 9, 2012
I'd be happy to give you a quote! I am usually told that I come in the lowest! Please message me with your requirements - or take a look at www.TotalKayoss.com.!
Nov 9, 2012
James, I've heard a lot of people say they really like http://99designs.com. I haven't tried it, but my understanding is that you can launch a logo design competition and then you pick and pay only for the design you like. Might be worth exploring. And as Kenneth mentions, we have some terrific design experts here on mosaicHUB. Definitely also worth exploring. Good luck!
Nov 9, 2012
Please do not enter into competitions. As a designer it is exactly this mentality which cheapens design and you wont be getting a designer, just someone who wants to be a designer. Get some funds, pay up and get an expert to do the job. If your serious about your logo then it warrants it. If not, then, well it says alot about every other aspect of the company too.
Whatever job you're in, imagine if every client came to you and said can you do it for free and if i like it I will pay for it. No. exactly.
Nov 9, 2012
Depends on the budget- I've worked with companies through SCORE that really barely had $100 they could put to a logo design. I would be skeptical of the graphic designer who would even consider a logo design for less than $1,500.. I know of several that do, but they tend to lack a porfolio, professionalism, or (best of the three) network.
Nov 9, 2012
If you go to "People" and then do a search with your key words, you should be able to find someone on this platform.
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