Our Design Process

By following these steps, we aim to collaborate closely with you throughout the design process to create a final product that makes you stand out and effectively represents your brand.

Design Process

By following these steps, we aim to collaborate closely with you throughout the design process to create a final product that makes you stand out and effectively represents your brand.

1.

REACH OUT TO US ABOUT YOUR NEEDS:

This initial step involves contacting dearSquid Digital Design Studio to discuss your design requirements. Whether you’re looking for a logo, website, or other design services, reaching out to us allows us to understand your project’s scope, objectives, and any specific preferences you may have.

1.

REACH OUT TO US ABOUT YOUR NEEDS:

This initial step involves contacting dearSquid Digital Design Studio to discuss your design requirements. Whether you’re looking for a logo, website, or other design services, reaching out to us allows us to understand your project’s scope, objectives, and any specific preferences you may have.

2.

Fill out our brand strategy questionnaire & schedule a quick chat:

After reaching out to us, we’ll provide you with a brand strategy questionnaire. This questionnaire is designed to gather essential information about your brand, including your brand values, mission, vision, target market, competitors, and aesthetic preferences. Your responses to this questionnaire will inform the design process and ensure that the final outcome aligns with your brand identity and goals. We’ll then schedule a quick consultation to delve deeper, hear your ideas and clarify any questions we may have.

2.

Fill out our brand strategy questionnaire & schedule a quick chat:

After reaching out to us, we’ll provide you with a brand strategy questionnaire. This questionnaire is designed to gather essential information about your brand, including your brand values, mission, vision, target market, competitors, and aesthetic preferences. Your responses to this questionnaire will inform the design process and ensure that the final outcome aligns with your brand identity and goals. We’ll then schedule a quick consultation to delve deeper, hear your ideas and clarify any questions we may have.

3.

Receive a personalized quote:

After discussing your design needs and requirements, we’ll provide you with a detailed quote outlining the scope of the project and the associated costs. This personalized quote is tailored to your specific project and includes pricing information for the design services requested. It transparently breaks down the costs involved, such as design fees, any additional services, and any applicable taxes or fees. This quote serves as a formal proposal, detailing the terms and conditions of the project and providing you with the necessary information to make an informed decision about proceeding with the design services.

3.

Receive a personalized quote:

After discussing your design needs and requirements, we’ll provide you with a detailed quote outlining the scope of the project and the associated costs. This personalized quote is tailored to your specific project and includes pricing information for the design services requested. It transparently breaks down the costs involved, such as design fees, any additional services, and any applicable taxes or fees. This quote serves as a formal proposal, detailing the terms and conditions of the project and providing you with the necessary information to make an informed decision about proceeding with the design services.

4.

Book your project by paying the 50% deposit.

To initiate the project, we kindly request that you pay a 50% deposit. This deposit secures your spot in our design queue and allows us to begin work on your project promptly. Once the deposit is received, we’ll commence with the design process according to the agreed timeline and specifications. Please let us know if you have any questions or need assistance with the payment process. We look forward to working with you on your project!

4.

Book your project by paying the 50% deposit.

To initiate the project, we kindly request that you pay a 50% deposit. This deposit secures your spot in our design queue and allows us to begin work on your project promptly. Once the deposit is received, we’ll commence with the design process according to the agreed timeline and specifications. Please let us know if you have any questions or need assistance with the payment process. We look forward to working with you on your project!

5.

Receive the initial design concept:

Based on the information gathered from the consultation and brand strategy questionnaire, our design team will develop an initial design concept for your project. This concept serves as the foundation for the design direction and incorporates elements that reflect your brand identity, such as colors, fonts, and imagery.

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Receive the initial design concept:

Based on the information gathered from the consultation and brand strategy questionnaire, our design team will develop an initial design concept for your project. This concept serves as the foundation for the design direction and incorporates elements that reflect your brand identity, such as colors, fonts, and imagery.

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Provide feedback and request revisions:

Once the initial design concept is presented to you, we encourage you to provide feedback and suggestions for any revisions or adjustments you’d like to see. We value your input and strive to ensure that the design meets your expectations. Our team will work closely with you to incorporate your feedback and refine the design until it aligns with your vision.

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Provide feedback and request revisions:

Once the initial design concept is presented to you, we encourage you to provide feedback and suggestions for any revisions or adjustments you’d like to see. We value your input and strive to ensure that the design meets your expectations. Our team will work closely with you to incorporate your feedback and refine the design until it aligns with your vision.

7.

Assemble content and provide high-resolution assets:

While we refine the design based on your feedback, we ask that you begin assembling the content for your project and provide any high-resolution photos or images that you’d like to incorporate. This content may include text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements relevant to your project. Providing high-quality assets ensures that your final design is visually impactful and effectively communicates your message.

7.

Assemble content and provide high-resolution assets:

While we refine the design based on your feedback, we ask that you begin assembling the content for your project and provide any high-resolution photos or images that you’d like to incorporate. This content may include text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements relevant to your project. Providing high-quality assets ensures that your final design is visually impactful and effectively communicates your message.

8.

Finalize the designs:

Once all revisions and adjustments have been made based on your feedback and approval, we proceed to finalize the designs. This involves meticulously reviewing every aspect of the design to ensure it meets your requirements and aligns with your brand identity.

8.

Finalize the designs:

Once all revisions and adjustments have been made based on your feedback and approval, we proceed to finalize the designs. This involves meticulously reviewing every aspect of the design to ensure it meets your requirements and aligns with your brand identity.

9.

Provide final approval:

After the designs have been finalized, we present them to you for final approval. This is your opportunity to review the designs one last time and ensure that they meet your expectations. Once you are satisfied with the final designs, you’ll provide us with your official approval to proceed to the next step.

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Provide final approval:

After the designs have been finalized, we present them to you for final approval. This is your opportunity to review the designs one last time and ensure that they meet your expectations. Once you are satisfied with the final designs, you’ll provide us with your official approval to proceed to the next step.

10.

Make final payment:

Upon receiving your final approval, we request the remaining balance for the project. This final payment ensures that all outstanding fees are settled before the project is completed and delivered to you.

10.

Make final payment:

Upon receiving your final approval, we request the remaining balance for the project. This final payment ensures that all outstanding fees are settled before the project is completed and delivered to you.

11.

Hand over all open files:

Once the final payment has been received, we prepare to hand over all open files associated with the project to you. These files typically include editable design files in formats such as PSD (Photoshop) or AI (Adobe Illustrator), as well as any other relevant assets. This enables you to have full access to and control over the design files for future use or modifications.

11.

Hand over all open files:

Once the final payment has been received, we prepare to hand over all open files associated with the project to you. These files typically include editable design files in formats such as PSD (Photoshop) or AI (Adobe Illustrator), as well as any other relevant assets. This enables you to have full access to and control over the design files for future use or modifications.

12.

Bob’s your uncle!

With the final payment processed and all design files handed over to you, the project is officially completed. Voila! You now have professionally designed assets that effectively represent your brand and can be used for various purposes, whether it’s for print, digital media, or any other application.

12.

Bob’s your uncle!

With the final payment processed and all design files handed over to you, the project is officially completed. Voila! You now have professionally designed assets that effectively represent your brand and can be used for various purposes, whether it’s for print, digital media, or any other application.

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