Overview

Unlike other dry business books, this refreshing, straightforward guide from Logo Design Love author and international designer David Airey answers the questions all designers have when first starting out on their own: How do I find new clients? How much should I charge for my design work? When should I say no to a client? How do I handle difficult clients? What should I be sure to include in my contracts? Designers just starting out on their own will find this book invaluable in succeeding in today’s hyper-networked, global economy. Samples Preview a sample chapter from Work for Money, Design for Love.

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Author:   David Airey
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   New Riders Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.470kg
ISBN:  

9780321844279

ISBN 10:   0321844270
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   29 November 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter One: Design as a Career What makes a good designer? On selling (the importance of sales) Ongoing education What design schools lack Self-teaching (never-ending) Finding your niche (we don't need another generalist) Working as an independent designer Sub-contractor Freelancer Working as an employee (team dynamics, limitations) Working as an employer (less design, more managing) Chapter Two: Starting-out Experience required (more helps, but its possible with little) Planning (creating a modern business plan) Home office vs rented workspace Choosing your brand name Designing your brand identity Launching your online presence Marketing tips and finding new clients Ethics in design Chapter Three: Pricing When to say no (be selective) Talk about money early The importance of clarifying expectations Knowing what to charge Handling payment Avoiding project creep How and when to raise your rates (and why it benefits your clients) On discounting (not for new clients, but for old clients) Alternatives Pro bono Collaboration and outsourcing Chapter Four: Communicating with your Clients You're the designer (the client isn't) Discover the problem (don't assume there is one) Highlight the importance of strategy Beware requests for spec Avoid the big reveal by involving the client throughout Design by committee is unavoidable The importance of showing your design in context Common presentation mistakes Chapter Five: Legalities Terms and conditions Why working without a contract costs thousands (Clemente case study) What to include in your contract Intellectual property Chapter Six: Before I Go Be proud of your skills Useful business tips Useful books

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A self-employed graphic designer from Northern Ireland, David Airey writes three of the most popular graphic design blogs on the Internet: www.davidairey.com, www.logodesignlove.com, and www.identitydesigned.com. David's blogs have attracted hundreds of thousands of loyal fans who read and are inspired by his writing every day. Airey is also the author of the popular book, Logo Design Love.

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