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I am sending an estimate to this new gallery that is opening in netherlands for a flyer, poster, postcard and web-banner design. They would like a project-cost (instead of hourly).
Anyone know a good way to estimate this or a rate that is average?
- imnotadesigner0
are you printing the pieces as well or just doing the creative?
- Scotch_Roman0
Figure out how much time you'll spend designing and in production/production management (most people charge different hourly rates for these things). Make sure to pad the alotted time generously since nothing ever goes as planned. Then give them a flat fee based on the above. This is how I bid on jobs, anyway, and I've seen it working well for other people too.
The only time you'd have to figure other things into your price would be if the client refuses to pay vendors directly, or if it's a large branding project that would need royalties built in. This last bit only applies to very large clients, mind you.
- rodzilla0
whatever you figure out hour wise multiply by 1.5
- Scotch_Roman0
For example, I charge one rate for design work, and a different rate that covers basic pre-press work and print or web production management.
- version30
both before and after the statement, add " and ". This action will signify that is is in all actuality, a quote contained within those characters
- fyoucher10
I usually also give two different rates per a schedule. That's if they already don't have a schedule set in stone yet.
I'll give the 'normal rate' which has a relaxed schedule. Like working 8 hour days Mon-Fri.
Then I'll give a 'rush' rate which has a more hectic schedule. This is usually significantly more than the regular rate. This is when you're working 12 hr days every day of the week until it's complete.
If the client wants the rush rate, you get paid more. I only have a handful of clients that do this. If not and they choose a normal sched, you have a project that has less stress...plus it makes it look like they're getting a deal or bargain this way.
When you send them an estimate, make sure you break down how long each thing costs too. Don't just hand them an amount. Spend some time on it to. Make sure you're realistic with it to, for yourself. Send them a nice and clean designed PDF too, not one of those cheesy Word / Excel templates.
- Corvo20
Make sure the overall cost you give them is based on a given quantity of your work-hours and that it doesn't include endless modifications of what has been initially proposed, I would suggest.
- always specify how many rounds are included.doesnotexist