http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com Hiring a graphic designer can be an equally fun and infuriating process. Where do I find a good designer? How much do they charge? How do I know beyond my own taste if this work is good? Who owns the art? These questions and more are answered. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:33:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 2007 tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com () tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com() 1440 graphic,design,art,creative,production,logo,brochure,website,web,design,Adobe,Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign,Quark,Xpress,fonts,typefaces,catalog,computer,Mac,Apple,graphics,designing,artist,style,elements,freelance,hiring,stand Your source for information about hiring a graphic designer Hiring a graphic designer can be an equally fun and infuriating process. Where do I find a good designer? How much do they charge? How do I know beyond my own taste if this work is good? Who owns the art? These questions and more are answered. Tim McMahan No no http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.comhttp://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/hireadesigner_icon.png 2007graphic,design,art,creative,production,logo,brochure,website,web,design,Adobe,Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign,Quark,Xpress,fonts,typefaces,catalog,computer,Mac,Apple,graphics,designing,artist,style,elements,freelance,hiring,standArts/Designtim@graphicdesignpodcast.comTim McMahanSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with ODEOSubscribe with PodnovaHiring a graphic designer can be an equally fun and infuriating process. Where do I find a good designer? How much do they charge? How do I know beyond my own taste if this work is good? Who owns the art? These questions and more are answered. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HireADesigner/~3/WMx3S8pgrdE/ http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=21#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:02:58 +0000 tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com (Tim McMahan) http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=21

A conclusion to our series. Thanks for listening!

Your source for information about hiring a graphic designer]]> http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=21 0 00:01:01 A conclusion to our series. Thanks for listening! A conclusion to our series. Thanks for listening! Uncategorized tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com no No http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=21http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/GDPepisode8.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HireADesigner/~3/MFq01vUYV3w/ http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=20#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:28:23 +0000 tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com (Tim McMahan) http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=20

These are some basic design principles that will get you on your way with some confidence. Have one main point If everything is bold, nothing is bold Leave some white space Don’t Rainbow...

Your source for information about hiring a graphic designer]]> http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=20 0 00:01:01 These are some basic design principles that will get you on your way with some confidence. Have one main point If everything is bold, nothing is ... These are some basic design principles that will get you on your way with some confidence. Have one main point If everything is bold, nothing is bold Leave some white space Don't Rainbow paint - with colors or fonts Form equals function Websites I mention in this episode: http://www.makemylogobiggercream.com http://www.logodesign.com tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com no No http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=20http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/GDPepisode7.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HireADesigner/~3/lbmUQKsNK6s/ http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=18#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:02:32 +0000 tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com (Tim McMahan) http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=18

Episode 6 discusses who owns the art? The client or the artist? What does the client own? and buying out artwork. I got my information for this podcast from the Graphic Arts Guild Handbook: Pricing...

Your source for information about hiring a graphic designer]]> http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=18 0 00:01:01 Episode 6 discusses who owns the art? The client or the artist? What does the client own? and buying out artwork. I got my information ... Episode 6 discusses who owns the art? The client or the artist? What does the client own? and buying out artwork. I got my information for this podcast from the Graphic Arts Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines. You should look into getting your own copy for a more precise explanation of everything I discuss in this episode. The Graphic Arts Guild can be found here creative,,design,,graphic,design,,podcast tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com no No http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=18http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/GDPepisode6.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HireADesigner/~3/KrRHdUbgI1Q/ http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=17#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:32:12 +0000 tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com (Tim McMahan) http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=17

Episode 5 discusses why designers can’t just let you make all the little changes on your work. Why the Microsoft Office suite is a great product and why it’s not meant for design....

Your source for information about hiring a graphic designer]]> http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=17 0 00:01:01 Episode 5 discusses why designers can't just let you make all the little changes on your work. Why the Microsoft Office suite is a ... Episode 5 discusses why designers can't just let you make all the little changes on your work. Why the Microsoft Office suite is a great product and why it's not meant for design. Shoveling with spoons, and some more specific instructions on making changes. Mentioned in this episode: Get the FREE version of Acrobat Reader Buy the Standard version of Acrobat Copy editing symbols for making changes. creative,,design,,graphic,design,,podcast tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com no No http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=17http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/GDPepisode5.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HireADesigner/~3/aBBbNLeYdmg/ http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=15#comments Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:23:24 +0000 tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com (Tim McMahan) http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=15

In Episode 4 we talk about the idea and review process. Specifically: When to share your ideas Who should share their ideas Making corrections The final sign off Keeping well-poisoners and...

Your source for information about hiring a graphic designer]]> http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=15 0 00:01:01 In Episode 4 we talk about the idea and review process. Specifically: When to share your ideas Who should share their ideas Making corrections The final sign off Keeping well-poisoners ... In Episode 4 we talk about the idea and review process. Specifically: When to share your ideas Who should share their ideas Making corrections The final sign off Keeping well-poisoners and committees out of it. Here's a funny cartoon by Tom Fishburne. Click to see a large version. creative,,design,,podcast tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com no No http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=15http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/GDPepisode4.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HireADesigner/~3/EnXJQQVUUz4/ http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=11#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:25:59 +0000 tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com (Tim McMahan) http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=11

In this episode we discuss getting a website up, the difference between designers and programmers, and feature creep. Some hosting companies to consider: ipowerweb.com prohosting.com siteground.com...

Your source for information about hiring a graphic designer]]> http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=11 0 00:01:01 In this episode we discuss getting a website up, the difference between designers and programmers, and feature creep. Some hosting companies to consider: ipowerweb.com prohosting.com siteground.com holycowhosting.com Some registration companies In this episode we discuss getting a website up, the difference between designers and programmers, and feature creep. Some hosting companies to consider: ipowerweb.com prohosting.com siteground.com holycowhosting.com Some registration companies to consider: ipowerweb.com GoDaddy.com Register.com Maddogdomains MyDomain There's also a brief rant on "beauty is not in the eye of the beholder" creative,,design,,graphic,design,,podcast,,web,design tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com no No http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=11http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/GDPepisode3.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HireADesigner/~3/s1DGxMiAwgo/ http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=10#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:07:03 +0000 tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com (Tim McMahan) http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=10

In this episode we’ll be discussing getting your work printed. Using your own printer, and graphic designers who offer print services. Specifically we talk about the four basic kinds of...

Your source for information about hiring a graphic designer]]> http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=10 0 00:01:01 In this episode we'll be discussing getting your work printed. Using your own printer, and graphic designers who offer print services. Specifically we talk about the ... In this episode we'll be discussing getting your work printed. Using your own printer, and graphic designers who offer print services. Specifically we talk about the four basic kinds of printing: photocopy spot color full color digital Printing is a comptetive business, get multiple quotes. creative,,design,,graphic,design,,podcast,,print tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com no No http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=10http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/GDPepisode2.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HireADesigner/~3/qpAq7oAJmgU/ http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=9#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:59:04 +0000 tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com (Tim McMahan) http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=9

We talk about how to find a designer. What to look for when hiring a designer. How designers charge and how much designers charge. Online Portfolio resources: Creative Hotlist Portfolios.com ...

Your source for information about hiring a graphic designer]]> http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=9 1 00:01:01 We talk about how to find a designer. What to look for when hiring a designer. How designers charge and how much designers charge. Online Portfolio ... We talk about how to find a designer. What to look for when hiring a designer. How designers charge and how much designers charge. Online Portfolio resources: Creative Hotlist Portfolios.com FreelanceDesigners.com Guru.com Coroflot.com Behance.net 3 Things at tension in hiring a designer: Quality Speed Cost creative,,design,,graphic,design,,podcast tim@graphicdesignpodcast.com no No http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/?p=9http://www.graphicdesignpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/GDPepisode1.mp3 Tim McMahannonadultYour source for information about hiring a graphic designer