Recent content by Julian KNott

Well these are the guidelines to the identity (ie the brand guidelines document). Does that make a difference?

Hi all Just wondering what your take is on the following: Created an identity for a big company and they now want the original Indesign files I used to create the guidelines (they have all the printed copies in the their possession). They want to make some additions and I have the impression...

Completed it. Some tough questions there.

Something I have adopted is to have my print portfolio without the sleeves, just loose items people can sift through and get a tactile feel for different papers/finishes chosen and to see more than just particular spreads. I have an online site as well of course as that is a necessity.

I moved out of London to a market town in the South Cotswolds around seven months ago on my own. I make it a point of either popping to the pub for lunch with a copy of something (normally DW) and chat with the bar staff (like today) or getting rid of the cobwebs with a hearty bike ride or walk...

To be honest I want to say, £125-£150. That's my quote. Changes are extra. I suppose if I piss him off then I piss him off. At present I really don't want to piss people off but I have to live and pay bills.

Thanks for the advice. He and I have worked together before and he can be a right royal pain in the bum (when he was working at two different companies). He is now totally freelance and probably feels I owe him. I can't afford to do that in this climate and want to set some boundaries. There is...

Hiya all Got this client who has just asked me to layout a legal document nicely with his logo etc etc. 4-5 pages odd. He said can you do it in an hour as that what he wants me to charge (£30). Now I never do one offs like this for an hour and normally charge/quote for the job. I think it's...

Yea they probably do as they are regularly in Campaign and Marketing...ok will approach their marketing department and ask around. Good point,

Hello all Just putting the finishing touches to a redesign/rebrand for a large international company and I reckon its probably worthy putting out a press release about it specifically something like Design Week. As I don't have any contacts there would it be worth seeking out a PR person who...

Hello everyone Am intending to button down some changes to my pricing and terms and conditions and wondered about feedback. What has prompted this is the increase on clients asking for hourly rates as opposed to jobs rates. Primarily I have increased my hourly rate to £35 (from £30) and...

They are a leading broadband provider who first offered 24Mb connections. They had a fairly good identity.. Here

Oh my lordy BE has rebranded and their website reflects their new direction. Horrific doesn't describe it. They had an established brand and shot themselves in the foot with this one.

Hello all Am looking to leave the big smokey smoke of London and off to the west country for some fresh air and improved quality of life. I will continue as a freelance designer for web and print with my clients from there but was wondering if anyone knew of any freelance agencies in Bristol...

Yea I think that's a good idea. Will be 'snowed under' just for his enquiries. Thanks for the feedback back people, always appreciated.