Elegant Logotype Script Cursive Logo Design, Luxury Wedding Planner Logo, Lighting Home Decor Logo, Woman Logo, Feminine Chic Logo Suite

This is a graphic design business. I don't offer printing services, therefore no physical items will be shipped.
However, your digital ready to print files will be delivered to your email address within 24 hours after you approving the final version.

Custom designs will be sent upon completion via email to address provided by the client.

All digital templates listed in my shop are editable by the client after download or delivery to email.

In addition, I reserve the copyrights to any and all logo designs that have been rejected by the custom logo client, and reserve the right to reuse elements of the rejected designs or sell them outright to other individuals. I also retain the right to refuse a client for any reason.

Custom work is very time consuming and requires lots of communication between the designer and the client. Please understand that prompt responses will help you achieve your final design more quickly than delayed responses. If a client abandons a project and I have made repeated attempts (up to 3) to contact the client about completion, the client has 30 days from the date of my last message to continue with the design process; after that I will consider the project abandoned and the client will have to repurchase the logo to complete the design.

FAQ:

:::HOW DO WE COMMUNICATE?:::

All correspondence must be through Etsy Convo (Etsy's messaging system) except for file delivery via email at the end.

No phone calls or other types of correspondence. I have tailored my online business to work effectively with online-only communication.

I reply to all correspondence within 3 business days, and I require the same from my customers.

Please organize your thoughts into a single message when possible (though I know you may need multiple messages if you need to attach pictures).

To maintain an organized work schedule, I also need organized communication and limited communication time. This allows me to focus on the projects and create quality work.

:::HOW CAN I KNOW YOU WILL GET THE LOGO "RIGHT"?:::

The best way to decide if you like my design style is to view my custom logos in my shop. Go through the reviews I got, make an idea of I worked with other clients.

Most designers will say that there is no "right" or "wrong" in this work. While there are certain rules we follow, for the most part, there is opinion and preference only.

To help me understand your preferences, I will ask you specific questions that help me get the style just right from the start. No wasted time on my end or yours. No guesswork. No stress.

I will request objective and useful information. If you send a significant amount of subjective, opinionated info, I will help guide you to provide focused details.

For example, words like "elegant," "rustic," and even color words such as "teal" may not mean the same things to every person. I will help you narrow down those details and descriptions.


:::WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WANT FROM MY LOGO?:::

Trust me, that's no problem! Nearly 50% of all of my customers are in the same situation.

As long as you trust me as your designer and you like the custom work you see in my portfolio, it will go very well! You can expect the same quality from your logo that you see in my previous work.

I have worked for many customers over the years who did not know what they wanted, and that has forced me to hone my process for effectiveness and efficiency. It took a little time to perfect, but I'm confident in my process.

The important thing to keep in mind about any uncertainty is that, if you don't know what you want, you'll need to be open to your designer's advice (whether that is me or another artist).

:::CAN YOU SEND ME THE FONT YOU USED IN MY DESIGN?:::

No. Most font licenses do no allow for a transfer of font files.

♦ Fonts are converted to outlines in all final files. You do not need the font to use your design.
If you will need the font for use in places other than the logo, you will be required to purchase your own font license and download the font on your own.
Additional font licensing fees are not included in my fee.

Therefore, if you request that I use a font for which I do not already hold a licences and that requires a license fee, I will bill you for the license fee.
However, that still will not allow me to send you the font files. The additional fee only covers my additional expenses.

♦ All rejected custom designs remain the property of Small Bottle Designs and may be resold. You maintain the rights to the final logo (the logo for which you receive files). A transfer of rights is assumed when I email the final files.


♦ HOW MUCH SHOULD I LISTEN TO FRIENDS/FAMILY/OTHER ARTISTS ABOUT MY DESIGN?

Honestly, very little. Usually, none.

When you approach a person for a critique, their instinct is to be critical. That is the purpose of a critique, and it is human nature to find "flaws" when asked "What do you think?"

I understand the temptation to ask for many opinions, but your logo must target your customers - not your friends or family. Not really even "you," unless you are your brand. Even then, it still must symbolize your end product or service and be appealing to your potential clients.

Your logo should be a reflection of your business, and while there are aspects of each business owner in the product and service, the goal is to get a customer to trust your product or service.

Even other artists often have inadequate experience to judge logo design. For example, a ceramics artist may understand ceramics, but that does not qualify them to understand marketing or color theory. In the same way I can't judge canvas paintings, canvas painters are not equipped to judge logo design.

Please proceed with caution when seeking many opinions about your logo. I know many will do so out of a general uneasiness, but you and I (and you target market) are the best judges of your design.

As the old saying goes, "Too many cooks spoil the broth."

It is possible to get too much advice to the point of confusion.

I will not lead you "wrong." If you make suggestions that I feel are not in the best interest of your design or business, I will definitely tell you. I would not give you advice that would create a logo I would do not display in my portfolio.

No one has more stake in this design than you and me.

BUT...! Of course, ultimately, the final say is yours. And you are free to reject any of my suggestions!


♦ WHAT WILL THIS COLOR LOOK LIKE WHEN PRINTED?

Printed colors, just like screen colors, vary by printer, printing company, paper type, etc.
Screen colors will also vary from one device to another and can be affected by monitor and color settings.

There is no way to make any color the same across all mediums. The best any designer can do is to work in CMYK, send images in RGB, and provide printable files that are exported according to a printers specific requirements. This is why I will need to know who your printing company will be before beginning a printable design.

I have never encountered issues with this, but other designer friends have, so I must note: Because of the variations in color space, especially across printers, graphic designers cannot be held accountable variations in printed color. If you need changes to color after your design is complete, additional fees will apply.


♦ WILL I BE ABLE TO EDIT MY OWN FILES?

That depends entirely upon your access to software and your ability to use the software.

I create all artwork in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CC. The files may not be backward compatible with older versions of Illustrator or Photoshop.

The high resolution images can be cropped in very basic photo editing software.

The vector files can only be edited in the aforementioned software by users who understand the software.

Please note: Vector files and a PSD are included for the logo, and both will have text converted to outlines making the text un-editable. Printable items are not editable, because final files for printing require the text to be converted, also. Editable files for branding materials have additional fees. Please see the fee list below for more information about editable files.

My design fees do not include assistance with file editing or usage.


♦ HOW BIG WILL THE LOGO BE?

The logo itself, inside the Adobe file, has no defined size. That's the purpose of creating professional vector graphics - it can, theoretically, be sized infinitely small or infinitely large.

However, images (JPGs and PNGs) have sizes, usually measured in pixels. Having the .AI file (which I include in the file set) allows services like sign makers, service truck "wrappers," or web designers to size the logo into whatever they need.

I size and send all basic logo images at 3000 square pixels. I export a high resolution set to create larger images also so that they can be cropped or sized down for multiple uses.

Branding items do have size requirements. For example, banners for Facebook, Twitter, Etsy, etc. will have specific pixel sizes. I size all branding materials accordingly based on the information I will ask of you. I have all sizes for the common uses. However, if you have a blog or a website or other usage that requires specific pixel-sized graphics, I will need you to let me know what sizes you need.


♦ DO YOU PROVIDE PRINTING SERVICES?

No. Fees for printable designs are for artwork and the appropriate printing files only.


♦ FEES DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

-Printing assistance, choosing a printing company, opinions on services other than my own.

-Assistance using any of the files included (except for the file info sheet I send with final files).

-Transcribing info for branding materials. That is, info must be sent to me in a format I can copy and paste, preferably directly from an Etsy convo.

-Proofing/Proofreading your provided info for branding materials.

-Font files. Font licenses are per user and must be acquired individually.

-Writing of any copy, slogans, taglines, etc. My services are strictly for the art portion of your designs.

-Assistance determining label sizes you need. Label sizes cannot be determined by viewing a picture of (or knowing the size of) your containers/bottles/etc.

-Assistance determining website banner sizes. This is based on your theme and web design and cannot be determined by viewing your site. (Facebook and other social media are an exception to this rule. I have access to info about those sizes.)

-Use of any stock photography or stock photos. My fees include my artwork only.

-Any form of contact with your printing company.


♦ DO FEES INCLUDE ANY WRITING OF INFO OR COPY?

No. Design fees include artwork and arrangement of the information you provide. Info you want on your items will be copied and pasted into my design software to guaranteed the info appears just as you sent it to me.

Design fees do not include writing taglines, slogans, catchphrases, marketing statements, or copy for your branding products such as brochures.

I do not proofread the info you send. Please provide that info exactly as you would like it to appear on your items in a format that I can copy without transcribing. Correction to errors in the info you send will count as a revision.


♦ PRINTABLE DESIGN FEES
Please note: I do not provide printing services. All printable designs are provided in file formatted for the printer you choose.

♦ Resending lost files will cost $25.00
**Fee not applicable if I am notified within 1 week of shipping notification.**