From the course: A Systematic Creative Process for Designers
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Quoting creative projects
From the course: A Systematic Creative Process for Designers
Quoting creative projects
- [Instructor] When someone contacts me to quote a project, I first vet them as best as I can to understand who they are and what type of business they have. I then clarify what specific creative needs they have, so I can provide them with a quote for those services required. That said, quoting a creative project isn't merely a financial decision, it's one of value. Your time has value, your creative ideas have value, and the design you deliver has value. So you need to calculate the value you bring to a client, not just aligning with the budget they have in mind. So let me show you how I break down a quote and how I think when I'm putting it together. So before we jump into this, I'll just say right up front, all of my quotes are flat rate quotes, they're flat fees. I don't charge by the hour for any of my creative work, and I've been doing that for 18 years now, but in the context of working out a quote for a client, you…
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