Posts tagged with: freelancing

from Craiglist "re: Graphics person able to bring my logo to life ($100)" I didn't write this, it's a reprint that someone emailed to me.It is not my purpose to bash the OP, or call them cheap or whatever. I realize that you might not have a large budget to get the type of work you need. Probably have no idea what the current rates are, and what goes into a logo package. I'm sure there's someone out there who will "bring your logo to life" for $100. That person is not me. That person isn't most designers with any real talent and skill. And this isn't just for you, Mr. do-my-logo-for-a-hundred-dollars, this is for everyone who devalues the work of good graphic designers. If only "designing" was my job, life would be so much easier. Here's why: When a potential client comes to me, basically asking the same thing you are, I tell them my price. Never less than $400. Of course, I get scoffed at, and am told any number of things including: My nephew/cousin/brother-in-law/friend, whoever, has Photoshop, and said they'd do it for $xx or free. Why should I pay so much for you to...