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LogoWorks and the Inherent Value of Design
Posted on December 15, 2007 by Michael Olson in Logo Design, Design Ethics, Comments: 0
For those who aren’t aware, LogoWorks provides “custom” logo design for extremely cheap prices. The “custom” designation has been challenged since it was discovered that not all logos from LogoWorks are original – some have even infringed on copyrights. It’s not because I think they steal clients away from hardworking design firms – I don’t believe most firms would want the clients that LogoWorks attracts. It’s because a business model such as LogoWorks’ seeks to destroy the inherent value of design, intentionally or not. In doing so, they devalue the product and service of design, devalue the designers they hire to produce that product or service and ultimately devalue the needs and aspirations of their clients.
Creating Good Client Relationships
Posted on November 21, 2007 by Andrea Jensen in Client Relations, Design Business, Comments: 0
In recent months maoStudios has acquired a handful of clients who have been scorched by other graphic design companies. We have heard more than our share of horror stories about relationships that fail. For example, one design firm developed reports for a client, containing information the client already had, and then charged an arm and a leg for it. Another graphics firm never actually worked on a client’s project, but instead made the client do all the image sourcing, creative direction, and design implementation.
Contact forms and web site usability
Posted on October 17, 2007 by Michael Olson in Web Site Design, Web Site Usability, Comments: 2
It’s one of the most frustrating design problems for users: you’re browsing a web site, find the information, service or product you are looking for and proceed to make contact with the company or organization through their web site’s contact page. Unfortunately, the site only has e-mail links and phone numbers listed, and you don’t want to contact them by phone.
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