I wanted some feedback . . .
Hallo SE peeps~!
I was hoping I get some advice. You see, I hope to open graphic design commissions in a few months, like maybe in February or March. I wanted feedback on if anyone would actually want what I'm thinking of, whether the pricing I'm thinking is good, and if my graphics are even good enough.
Also, please note that I are sleepy. So if something doesn't make sense, that is why. ""XD
So, here we go~
Overall, in terms of the art I use for my graphics, I typically use official art. However, in the context of a commission, I figure I'll be using the client's fanart quite a bit, at their request. I don't like using my own art for my graphics, as I don't think it's good enough. .___. So I won't, unless a client specifically asks.
So, here's pretty much what I'm thinking at the moment, some rough prices, and some examples of my work.
Icon Batches - This would be a batch of icons that matches your journal, much like my own journal icons. I like to use my own icons to specify my ships, characters, fandoms, etc, so you could do the same thing~ For price, I'm thinking like $2-3 per batch, depending on how many userpic slots you have to fill. Here's my latest icon batch. >>>
Journal Layout - Pretty self-explanatory. You'd get the ultimate journal makeover, or bust. XD You would get an entire layout revamp, a whole new icon set, and even a logo if you ask~ My own journal is all gussied up in the same fashion.
I also plan to start a community that will be unpostable and unjoinable by anyone besides me, but anyone will be able to comment in it. The purpose will be a place for me to work out the coding of layouts (I use a trial-and-error process), and give the client a chance to preview the layout and userpics before it's even sent to them. It will be a fully interactive sample they can explore, so that they can give feedback if they're not happy with something~
For the layout, I'm thinking a good $5 will do. If you would like to see my old journal layout (which is the same concept), just ask. ^^
Artbook or Fanfiction Book - This would be one of those things you don't really need but you get it for the hell of it. Or it would make a lovely gift~ But basically, it would be an Adobe .pdf of either art or writing. Really, it would be a very thoughtful gift for a friend.
Artbooks would be in full color, with partial and total bleeds. I like it when art fills up a page. ^^ It would have information about each piece, as well as comments or jokes from the artist. It would make a great showcase piece for a portfolio, in addition. XD
Fanfiction books would contain a complete fanfiction, chapter by chapter. The cover would be in full color, and the inner pages in partial color. If the client wants, I can also include images or watermarks.
These books would most likely be made in InDesign. After I learn some more of it. ""XD It's what my graphic design program is covering right now--just had my first day of this semester today. It's very pretty, I was watching it all with a O.o face. I'll be done with it in eight weeks. ANYWAY.
That's part of the reason I want to wait a few months--so I know more. For these books, I'm thinking $10-15, since they would be very special, unique pieces, with a strong likelihood of being time consuming. I sort of fudged the sample spreads a bit, just so you know. >.> Here's the sample. >>>
Banners/Ads - Becuase everyone needs friends only banners, right? XD These would be for ads, mostly, probably. I don't expect people to really pay for friends only banners or anything, unless they specifically want it to match their journal. XD
Iunno how much for a price of this, really. 50 cents a banner. I am so tired. This would be the part where I stop making sense. ""XD BUT REALLY 50 cents seems good, or like 1.00. Or something really effing cheap. Yeaaaaah. *is slightly delirious*
Stop staring at me like that, you know you're just as strange. Have some samples. >>>
That's pretty much it. Yep. Derp.
Any feedback you have is very much appreciated, dear SE fandom~ Thank you for your time. <3
Now excuse me while I go get the sawdust out of my brain . . .
I was hoping I get some advice. You see, I hope to open graphic design commissions in a few months, like maybe in February or March. I wanted feedback on if anyone would actually want what I'm thinking of, whether the pricing I'm thinking is good, and if my graphics are even good enough.
Also, please note that I are sleepy. So if something doesn't make sense, that is why. ""XD
So, here we go~
Overall, in terms of the art I use for my graphics, I typically use official art. However, in the context of a commission, I figure I'll be using the client's fanart quite a bit, at their request. I don't like using my own art for my graphics, as I don't think it's good enough. .___. So I won't, unless a client specifically asks.
So, here's pretty much what I'm thinking at the moment, some rough prices, and some examples of my work.
Icon Batches - This would be a batch of icons that matches your journal, much like my own journal icons. I like to use my own icons to specify my ships, characters, fandoms, etc, so you could do the same thing~ For price, I'm thinking like $2-3 per batch, depending on how many userpic slots you have to fill. Here's my latest icon batch. >>>
Journal Layout - Pretty self-explanatory. You'd get the ultimate journal makeover, or bust. XD You would get an entire layout revamp, a whole new icon set, and even a logo if you ask~ My own journal is all gussied up in the same fashion.
I also plan to start a community that will be unpostable and unjoinable by anyone besides me, but anyone will be able to comment in it. The purpose will be a place for me to work out the coding of layouts (I use a trial-and-error process), and give the client a chance to preview the layout and userpics before it's even sent to them. It will be a fully interactive sample they can explore, so that they can give feedback if they're not happy with something~
For the layout, I'm thinking a good $5 will do. If you would like to see my old journal layout (which is the same concept), just ask. ^^
Artbook or Fanfiction Book - This would be one of those things you don't really need but you get it for the hell of it. Or it would make a lovely gift~ But basically, it would be an Adobe .pdf of either art or writing. Really, it would be a very thoughtful gift for a friend.
Artbooks would be in full color, with partial and total bleeds. I like it when art fills up a page. ^^ It would have information about each piece, as well as comments or jokes from the artist. It would make a great showcase piece for a portfolio, in addition. XD
Fanfiction books would contain a complete fanfiction, chapter by chapter. The cover would be in full color, and the inner pages in partial color. If the client wants, I can also include images or watermarks.
These books would most likely be made in InDesign. After I learn some more of it. ""XD It's what my graphic design program is covering right now--just had my first day of this semester today. It's very pretty, I was watching it all with a O.o face. I'll be done with it in eight weeks. ANYWAY.
That's part of the reason I want to wait a few months--so I know more. For these books, I'm thinking $10-15, since they would be very special, unique pieces, with a strong likelihood of being time consuming. I sort of fudged the sample spreads a bit, just so you know. >.> Here's the sample. >>>
Banners/Ads - Becuase everyone needs friends only banners, right? XD These would be for ads, mostly, probably. I don't expect people to really pay for friends only banners or anything, unless they specifically want it to match their journal. XD
Iunno how much for a price of this, really. 50 cents a banner. I am so tired. This would be the part where I stop making sense. ""XD BUT REALLY 50 cents seems good, or like 1.00. Or something really effing cheap. Yeaaaaah. *is slightly delirious*
Stop staring at me like that, you know you're just as strange. Have some samples. >>>
That's pretty much it. Yep. Derp.
Any feedback you have is very much appreciated, dear SE fandom~ Thank you for your time. <3
Now excuse me while I go get the sawdust out of my brain . . .