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Graphic Designers
Graphic designers create artwork for music and promotional items, such as album/cd covers, posters, stickers and tee shirts, to name a few. A graphic designer helps to create an image for you and/or your company, so choose one carefully. Here are a few tips to consider when selecting a graphic designer:
1.) A strong portfolio. Images should be memorable and appropriate for the product.
2.) Good sense of marketing. A graphic designer should be able to articulate the idea or goal of a piece. A good design should communicate and motivate, not merely decorate.
3.) Organizational skills. Look for someone who appears to be well organized and efficient. A designer who stays on top of the details of a project and has good communication skills is most desirable.
4.) Formal education in design. Although there are plenty of talented artists with no formal education, it may be helpful in distinguishing one graphic artist from another. Knowing how to use graphic design software does not necessarily mean one has knowledge of design and color principles.
Before you decide on a graphic designer, clarify your expectations. Ask for a statement of work that lays out the scope of the project. In addition to costs, include when payments will be made and after what milestones. You should also address how long it will take to complete the project, and the approval process -- for example, whether you will be allowed unlimited revisions.
While most graphic designers may charge $50 to $75 per hour, consider not starting this relationship on a per-hour rate and work at a project rate instead.
Artist Label Sites
http://www.artist-labelsites.com/
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P.O. BOX 241112, CHICAGO, IL 60624 USA
Tel 773-981-7378Email: j.smith@artist-labelsites.com
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Bionic Systems
http://www.bionic-systems.com/
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GERMANY
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BLK/MRKT
http://www.blkmrkt.com/
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P.O. BOX 34426, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034 USA
Tel 310-837-1989Email: info@blkmrkt.com
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D-Realm
http://www.d-realm.net/
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TORONTO, ON CANADA
Email: info@d-realm.net
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Designers Republic
http://www.thedesignersrepublic.com/
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40 NEWMAN ST., LONDON, W1T 1QT UK
Email: info@thedesignersrepublic.com
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Formgeber
http://www.formgeber.de/
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LILIENTHALSTRABE 13, EPPELHEIM, 69214 GERMANY
Tel 49-62217391637Email: atelier@formgeber.de
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Furry Concept
http://www.furryconcept.com/
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LOS ANGELES, CA 90026 USA
Email: calendarphone@yahoo.com
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Intro
http://www.introactive.co.uk/
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35 LITTLE RUSSELL ST., LONDON, WC1A 2HH UK
Tel 44-207-637-1231, Fax 44-207-636-5015
Email: jo@intro-uk.com
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M3SH
http://www.m3sh.com/
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USA
Email: hello@m3sh.com
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Magnet Studio
http://www.magnetstudio.net/
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UK
Tel 44-796-805-6307Email: jonblack@magnetstudio.net
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Me Company
http://www.mecompany.com/
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LONDON, UK
Tel 44-207-482-4262, Fax 44-207-284-0402
Email: alistair@mecompany.com
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MetaDesign
http://www.metadesign.com/
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350 PACIFIC AVE., SUITE 300, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 USA
Tel 415-627-0790, Fax 415-627-0795
Email: sales@metadesign.com
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Press-A-Demo Music Services
http://www.pressademo.com/
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P.O. BOX 2777, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 USA
Tel 877-MAKE-CDSEmail: sales@pressademo.com
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Research Studios
http://www.researchstudios.com/
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94 ISLINGTON HIGH ST., LONDON, N1 8EG UK
Tel 44-207-704-2445, Fax 44-207-704-2447
Email: nbrody@researchstudios.com
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Slapp Agency
http://www.spin.co.uk/
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12 CANTERBURY COURT, KENNINGTON PARK, LONDON, SW9 6DE UK
Tel 44-207-793-9555, Fax 44-207-793-9666
Email: patricia@spin.co.uk
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State Design
http://www.statedesign.com/
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212C CURTAIN HOUSE, 134-146 CURTAIN RD., LONDON, EC2A 3AR UK
Tel 44-207-729-0171, Fax 44-207-729-0284
Email: info@statedesign.com
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