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Aug 07 2019

Why Outsource Graphic Design?

Let’s talk about why outsource graphic design for your business. In today’s world having well designed images that are consistently on-brand is crucial.

Why Outsource graphic Design projects

Large companies often have in house design teams. However, most small businesses can’t afford to hire someone full time. Better yet, why hire anyone at all, when there are tools like Canva that allow you to create your own graphics? Besides, isn’t hiring a graphic designer expensive?

Reasons to Outsource Graphic Design

1. You Bring in an Expert

An experienced graphic designer has the knowledge and tools to get the job done correctly. They know what types of files are needed for print projects vs digital projects. They keep on top of trends in the design world.

Most importantly, they free you up to focus on running your business and stay on top of everything else on your to do list.

2. Save Money & Time

When you outsource graphic design projects you save on the expense of a full time employee. Salaries and benefits can be expensive especially if you don’t have a full time need for a designer. Not to mention you won’t need extra space for a freelance graphic designer in your office.

A freelance designer works on the project you hire them for and delivers in a timely manner. An in-house graphic designer can get sidetracked and bogged down with a long company to do list.

The biggest bonus of all is that rather than focusing on designing graphics, which most likely isn’t your specialty, you can focus on those things that generate revenue for your business.

3. Scalability

An outsourced design partner frees you up to streamline your business and better serve your customers. Both of which allow you to grow your existing business and find new clients.

4. Conserve Resources and Better Utilize Assets

Rather than pouring funds you don’t have into a computer and the programs designers need, you will be able to direct those funds into your business. An outsourced designer will have their own computer and already own the licenses for programs like Photoshop and Illustrator.

5. Get a New Point of View

An outsourced designer brings a fresh set of eyes to your business and brand message. Rather than seeing the bigger picture you can often get stuck on a singular vision as the business owner. An outside designer can help bring a fresh perspective and alternate ideas.

A freelancer can breath fresh life into your brand and projects and create both unique and memorable graphics to help you stand out against your competition.

In Conclusion, Outsourcing Graphic Design Makes Sense

Running a business is hard, when you outsource graphic design you make your life easier. You can easily lower your stress levels through freelancing.

If you’re interested in talking with KateOGroup to see if our team is a great fit for you, we’ve just launched a new monthly graphic design service, click here to find out more. Take a look at our past graphic design work by clicking here.

Written by Kate O. Lynch · Categorized: Blog, Branding & Design, Business · Tagged: business basics, graphic design

May 31 2016

Understanding Digital File Formats

For graphic designers understanding digital file formats is a must but for people who are not graphic designers it can be down right confusing.

When your designer creates your logo or marketing materials the files are typically designed in Adobe Illustrator unless it is a multipage document then it will most likely be designed in Adobe InDesign.  Once the files are complete they will be saved for print or digital use.

Printable Digital File Formats

Files that are saved for print will be in PDF or EPS format.  These file types are considered vectors. These formats retain their resolution at any size.  A PDF file will be printed true to size.  Use an EPS file when large scale printing is necessary.

Online Digital File Formats

JPG and PNG formats are best for use online and are raster files.  Neither format will retain their resolution when scaled to a large format.   The biggest differences between the two file types are that a PNG format has a transparent background and is normally larger than a JPG.   A PNG file is the best option when your logo is being used in a brochure or online because it has a transparent background.  It will seamlessly work on any background.  A JPG is the best choice for uploading an image or graphic to your website.

Understanding-Digital-File-Formats

I hope understanding different file formats is now a bit easier with this infographic I created.  Do you have any questions about digital file formats I didn’t cover?

Now that you know about file formats are you planning to start designing your own logo?  We’ve got a few tips to help you get started.

Written by Kate O. Lynch · Categorized: Blog, Business · Tagged: adobe illustrator, adobe indesign, file formats, graphic design

Aug 03 2015

Logo Design: Vee’s Bakeshop

The logo design for Vee’s Bakeshop was a lot of fun to design. Veronica had a vision that was easy to bring to life.  She wanted to keep the color scheme simple and stick with a predominately black and white logo design.  Here were the four logo design concepts I presented to Veronica.

Vee's Bakeshop Logo Design Options

After looking over these initial designs there were only a few tweaks and ultimately she settled on:

Vee's Bakeshop Final Logo Design

 

Once the logo was chosen the next step was a business card design.  Right now Vee’s Bakeshop doesn’t have a website but you can find her on Instagram and see all of the sweet treats she’s baking!

Written by Kate O. Lynch · Categorized: Blog, Custom Branding · Tagged: bakeshop, branding, business cards, cupcakes, Dallas business, graphic design, logo design, small business owner

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