first 'real' project
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- fluXus
a dutch bar/restaurant asked me to make a website for them. that would be like the first website i'm doing for somebody else, so i don't have any experience with it. i'm only 18 and i would like to know what i should charge for the site.. it's only going to be in html and a bit javascripting. and for the design itself.. should i just make a few 'sketches' and just ask how they like it the most?
i don't want to screw everything up the first time :) ... and i do not really know these people
- unknown0
I have a bunch of documents that helped me a bunch when I was starting out. (about.. brainstorming sessions, sample contract, project timetables, letter of agreement...)
Im gonna upload them to my server in a couple minutes. I think it will be a good asset for you to have.
btw. I like your site very much. Good luck with that project!
- safe0
$50,usd a hr for entry level designers.
- unknown0
Fresly uploaded. Have fun.
- oculasm0
for something like this I think you should:
figure out how many hours you are going to work on it and multiply it by a reasonable rate. + 1/4 full fee for expenses. you can phone design companies in your region asking you want to do a similar site and seeing how much they charge you. its likely that they wont design as well as yourself so bear that in mind.
I guess $50+ per hour sounds okay. £25-£35. but really depends on client and your hours. be realistic but dont underpay yourself.couple of tips from agonising days waiting for clients.
find out exactly what they want first.
get their printed material if they have any, ask for their content to fill the pages, pictures/ menu's etc.
draw up a specification for them..and state total costs. once they agree to that write up a small contract between yourself and them, this can be a one pager
ask for half or a third of money upfront, and arrange the next payments. see if they are okay with all that. and start designing.
good luckps. love your site :)
- mayo0
please make sure you have a detailed contract with them and keep a record of any correspondance between you. this can save your butt.
- reluct0
Dutch designers I know ask somewhere around 60 euros. Since this is your first job I'd ask 45 or 50 an hour (ex btw). Figure out how much time you will need and make it a fixed price.
Ask for a "werk opdracht"! Get the job on paper as detailed as possible. Otherwise they will keep changing their mind and come with correction after correction.
Make very sure they pay you. Send reminders and call if they do not pay you.
- popovich0
Montreal, you rock. :)
- fluXus0
thanks very much.. i'll show you the website when it's finished
- tank0
really like your site to...
the photos are great...did you choose nickname as hommage to the fluxus art movement(wim t schippers)?
good luck with the site...
iwant to help but i'm more a print-guy and i only deal with very irrtating clients(the antwerp party-scene...they never pay.....)
for witch rstaurant is it?
- fluXus0
yes i like fluxus art
and the restaurant is called LEF ("wat dit land nodig heeft, is lef!"), it's a new restaurant/bar in delft
- tank0
delft?i just love de techinische uneveriteits-bibliotheek there...thats a cool name for a restaurant...(lef)
you work reminds me of stuff that i find in the dutch designerss book'apples and oranges'....and if u know thats my favourite book..thats acompliment