Tuesday, April 26, 2011

What Are The Qualities Needed In a Person That Can Take Your Ideas And Create Graphic Designs?

By Michael Minton


I first went to my computer to start searching. I found so much on the subject, I didn't know where to begin.

There are many schools that offer computer illustrating. Some say that anyone can learn, even people that aren't creative. A graduate just needs to learn how to use the software for this subject.

It may seem like finding a needle in a haystack to locate a graphic illustrator who can produce what you want in a professional way. I've come up with a few tips to help you sort through the "hay" to find that "needle".

* Number one is to figure out what you want. You can sketch it or write it down, whichever works best for you to describe what you want. The more details that you can give the designer, the closer the end result will be to your original idea. Once you get the product from the designer, you can see what kind of work this designer can do.

* The least expensive is not necessarily the best. When you are looking for graphic designs for your business, it's a brand that is being created. It's something that people are going to see first and remember about your business. Therefore, be ready to invest in your business. You may tend to go towards the least expensive designer in order to save money, but saving money might not get you the results that you are looking for.

* The highest price is not necessarily the best either. You may find a graphic designer that has an extensive portfolio that charges a high rate which s/he may indeed deserve, but does the person design in a manner that you envision for your business?

* To go with someone new to the graphic illustration business with lots of great new ideas or someone who has been around the block a few times, that is the question. An inexperienced person may not know all the ins and outs of getting a project to completion. For example knowing a reliable, quality printer, which format would be best to use, the best set-up for the web, etc. An experienced person would have worked these out.

* Does the person offer a referral list of people that you could contact? This is very valuable information for you to find out. Did the person deliver on time within budget? Was the project similar to yours? If the person doesn't offer, ask for this.

This should make your task of finding a qualified designer that fits with your style a little easier.




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