Logo/Graphic Design

[Nate]

Anyone on here do any design/logo work? Needing a logo created for some branding and wanting to keep it local/someone I know if possible.

What is the going rate for this kind of work/one design? All new to this so advice/recommendations welcome.

[CWO]

https://www.fiverr.com/categories/graphics-design/creative-logo-design?source=gallery-listing

[BLAKE]

Depends on the scope of what you're doing. My company creates visual brand identities all the time, but it's a big process. It's expensive (+/- $3k) but worth it for a company with a budget that understands how important a logo can be to the big picture.

That said, I totally get it if that's out of your budget and might be able to recommend a local freelance designer.

[AnthonyS]

I used to do this sort of thing over 10 years ago. Honestly, buy Coreldraw and do it yourself. You will get a better logo and save a fortune. You can export it in vector format so it can be laser printed, cut in vinyl, etched, stitched on hats or shirts that way. I don't have any cutting, printing, or presses anymore. Business died with first marriage. Thought of starting again but don't have time and make more money at work.

[BLAKE]

I used to do this sort of thing over 10 years ago. Honestly, buy Coreldraw and do it yourself. You will get a better logo and save a fortune. You can export it in vector format so it can be laser printed, cut in vinyl, etched, stitched on hats or shirts that way. I don't have any cutting, printing, or presses anymore. Business died with first marriage. Thought of starting again but don't have time and make more money at work.

I totally respect where you're coming from, but I don't think that's great advice for everyone. Not everybody is equipped to learn vector illustration and it's nice to have a trained designers eye on something, not to mention the concept and thought that goes behind a good logo.

[Nate]

Depends on the scope of what you're doing. My company creates visual brand identities all the time, but it's a big process. It's expensive (+/- $3k) but worth it for a company with a budget that understands how important a logo can be to the big picture.

That said, I totally get it if that's out of your budget and might be able to recommend a local freelance designer.

Definitely local/freelance.

Think logo for a martial arts school/patch. (random google image)

[BLAKE]

That's cool. What's the application? Like is it for a patch or something or a business logo with multiple applications?

[Nate]

Multiple applications. Sent you a PM.

[BLAKE]

Multiple applications. Sent you a PM.

Roger that. Replied.

[War Machine]

https://www.fiverr.com/categories/gr...allery-listing

X2, best gig going

[BLAKE]

X2, best gig going

In most cases, you get what you pay for. I've seen stuff come from there that's just an illustration from a stock photo/illustration service with the name typed in. Good enough for some I guess, but it's certainly not the right way to do it.

[War Machine]

In most cases, you get what you pay for. I've seen stuff come from there that's just an illustration from a stock photo/illustration service with the name typed in. Good enough for some I guess, but it's certainly not the right way to do it.

I've had them do a lot of work for me, and I'm thrilled. Just have to go through and find the style of the designer you like

[CWO]

In most cases, you get what you pay for. I've seen stuff come from there that's just an illustration from a stock photo/illustration service with the name typed in. Good enough for some I guess, but it's certainly not the right way to do it.

It's a pretty good place to start.

[BLAKE]

I've had them do a lot of work for me, and I'm thrilled. Just have to go through and find the style of the designer you like

See, that's part of the problem. Designer style shouldn't be a huge influence in a good logo. The message and concept should drive that.

I do see your point though, in that if you are wanting to play the part of creative director and have someone deliver on your ideas, it's pretty low risk to throw 5 bucks at somebody and see how close they can get.