01 Client, Contracts, Rates and Invoicing for Designers

Nico Gibson, Brand Designer

5 Videos (30m)

- Intro
  
  1:55
- Client Communication
  
  8:23
- Hourly Rate vs Fixed Rate
  
  5:37
- Knowing Your Rate
  
  4:28
- Tools
  
  9:32

About This Class

In this first class we will dive into the various methods, resources, tips and tricks when it comes to clients, contracts, rates and invoicing for designers.

This is the first of many classes to come! After this first class I will go more in-depth, covering topics like: Mood Boarding, POV Creation, Idea Sketching, and Presenting Your Work to name a few.

Here is the PDF to download the 3 tiered pricing system I discuss in the class: Click Here

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No project is required for this class. The intention is purely some simple learning, tips and tools that hopefully can help you in navigating upfront management of your projects!

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Nico is a brand designer in Chicago rooted in music, fashion and sport. He believes in wearing his kicks, in the hustle and in not taking anything too seriously. He has 7+ years of studio and agency experience, most recently MNML and Leo Burnett Dept. of Design. In his downtime he runs his own online design shop CRCL.

He's created award winning brand identities and campaigns for global corporations and local boutiques. Including: Adidas, Under Armour, Samsung, Coke, McDonalds, Chicago Ideas Week, Allstate, and Kelloggs. His work has been recognized by major publications, and can be found in Communication Arts, HOW Design, Hypebeast, Wired, among others.

You can check out some of his work at: www.nicogibson.com

Follow Nico on Instagram: @nicogibsondesign

Skills in this Class:

Branding Business Presentation Design Graphic Design Client Management Creative Freelance Workflow