From the course: Running a Design Business: Designer-Client Agreements

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Scoping the work: Part one

Scoping the work: Part one

From the course: Running a Design Business: Designer-Client Agreements

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Scoping the work: Part one

To estimate any design project, you've got to know what you'll be doing and how you'll approach the work. Your client usually provides a list of deliverables. Generally speaking, this list is called the Scope Of Work or SOW; sometimes it's referred to as the Statement Of Work. Clients also typically provide a rough project schedule; together, these two things outline a client's expectations and allow you to price your services. That's what scoping the work in terms of developing a Designer-Client Agreement is all about. In scoping the work you're trying to figure out project parameters, time required, resources needed, complexity of the work and value to the client. All in order to determine the fees and expenses, you will set forth in your agreement. Begin with a list of known deliverables, including the delivery media, as well as a general idea of when the project is due. Decide on how many revisions you think you'll include in your fee, think about who will be on your team and work…

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