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INDEXLooking for a graphic designer for company logo design and ongoing collaboration
8 years, 9 months ago - Georgie Turnbull
Hello Shooters!
My name's Georgie and I'm the company director of a recently incorporated documentary production company called Little Bear Films.
Which sounds very grand, doesn't it. However, to put a nice grade of reality over the top of this, it isn't at all. I'm a Creative Producer working on sports promos by day, and by night and any other spare minute in between I'm working on the set up of my teeny weeny company that hasn't actually made anything yet. I'm saying this to be honest even though I'd really like to bullpoop massively and sound super impressive.
Anyway, what I'm looking for at the moment is someone I could work with on the design of a company logo for Little Bear that I could use across my website, and social & print media - and that could have the potential for animation/movement for end credits use.
Now here's the rub. I'm posting this here as I don't currently have the funds to use a professional agency or graphic design bid site. Little Bear Films doesn't have an income at the moment and I'm at development stage with my slate so haven't started building my funding.
So what I'm after is someone who I could negotiate an affordable rate with who's looking to expand their portfolio - and who would potentially be interested in being involved going forwards on my projects on a paid basis once I've secured funding. I've worked my fair share of unpaid or poorly paid gigs so I'd never want to take the mick with anybody's time or talent but I guess there would be some trust involved in this to begin with i.e. that I will pay you what I can afford and what we both feel is fair, with the aim to move that up to a genuine going rate on future projects.
I'd be really love to hear from anyone who's interested or anyone who has any recommendations, either on this forum or direct to my email: georgie@littlebearfilms.com
Thanks ever so much,
Georgie
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8 years, 9 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
You could try fiverr.com - it'll get you something you can use in the short term at least
Response from 8 years, 9 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin SHOW
8 years, 9 months ago - Dan Selakovich
Just a warning, Georgie and Paddy: Fiverr, and many of the low cost design sites will steal logos from established designers and companies, sometimes altering the image slightly, sometimes not at all. Be very careful of any designer you hire on Fiverr, and once supplied the image, you might want to make sure it doesn't exist with another company. In the end, the company won't sue the designer for TM infringement, they'll sue you.
I'm sure there are many legit designers on these sites, but DO be very careful.
Response from 8 years, 9 months ago - Dan Selakovich SHOW
8 years, 9 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Very fair point Dan
Response from 8 years, 9 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin SHOW
8 years, 9 months ago - Georgie Turnbull
Thanks both - for both the suggestion and the note of caution.
I did have a quick look on there this morning and it did look a little bit too good to be true, although there did also seem to be some genuinely talented designers on there too.
If I decide to go down this route I will make sure to be very careful, but for now I'll keep it in mind as a good backup plan if all else fails.
Obviously my preference is to be able to work with someone I can develop an ongoing professional partnership with who can work across several projects with me, but it's always good to hear of interesting alternative solutions!
Response from 8 years, 9 months ago - Georgie Turnbull SHOW
8 years, 9 months ago - Nicholas Vince
Hi Georgie.
For a short term solution, I came across this article on building your own logo a couple of days ago. Possibly worth a read.
http://www.websitebuilderexpert.com/how-to-make-a-logo
A designer who I've used who is good is John Lynch. http://jl81design.com
Response from 8 years, 9 months ago - Nicholas Vince SHOW
8 years, 9 months ago - James Dagra
I'll help... email sent
Response from 8 years, 9 months ago - James Dagra SHOW
8 years, 9 months ago - Tony Oldham
Points re Fiverr good as above. I have used it a few times and you can for instance make suggestions to the designers on which to base your logo designs. That should keep it original to you. But in general they are quite good. I suspect most use templates, but most graphic designers I imagine will use templates from Royalty free packages as do video editors.
Response from 8 years, 9 months ago - Tony Oldham SHOW
8 years, 8 months ago - Matt Dede
lea sorli liasurely@gmail.com
specialises in Creative Direction for Fashion, - skills go beyond graphic design and incorporate knowledge of contemporary fashion communication and promotion.
Tell her Matt Dede recommended you.
Good luck.
Response from 8 years, 8 months ago - Matt Dede SHOW
8 years, 8 months ago - Georgie Turnbull
I just wanted to take the time to say a big thank you to everyone who has contributed to this thread. It's been my first experience of testing the SP waters and I have to say I've been overwhelmed by how much people have been willing to help with advice or recommendations or by putting themselves forward as potential collaborators. So yes, a big thank you all - and hopefully I'll be able to share the results of such collaboration with you all very soon in the future
Response from 8 years, 8 months ago - Georgie Turnbull SHOW