simpleLOGOstudio -- FrankD's custom vector logo source for entrepreneurs

Our $199 package has everything you need!

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Our comprehensive logo design package, will equip you for practically any situation that you will encounter as a new business or entrepreneur. You will have the files to produce any items that will feature your business' logo: screenprinted or embroidered apparel, vinyl banners, signage, promotional materials, business cards, letterhead, websites, and just about anything else that you can imagine!

The SimpleDESIGN™ package features:

100% Vector Logo Files (EPS, AI, PDF, CDR)
6 UNIQUE Custom Design Concepts
4 Revision Rounds
JPG logo file exports (small, medium, and high-resolution)

+ FREE Double-Sided Business Card Layout (for one individual)
+ FREE E-Letterhead (in Microsoft Word .doc format)

Your total, out-the-door cost: only $199!

Download the New Client SimpleQuestionnaire™ and email the completed form to info@simpleLOGOstudio.com. The two-page document is a short yet targeted list of questions that provides us the specific information that we need to create your first round of concepts.

A $100 deposit is also required before beginning the design process, with the balance of $99 due after approval of your business card and e-letterhead layout. We design and layout a business card and eLetterhead template for one individual -- additional business card and eLetterhead files are available for only $15 each, per person. Inquire about special group rates that are available to clients ordering business cards for more than 25 people.

Ownership of the final logo artwork becomes the property of YOU, the client. You will have unlimited, indefinite, and royalty-free use of your logo artwork. ALL rights to the logo will belong to YOU!

Click Here To Download the
SimpleQuestionnaire™

PLEASE READ OUR FAQ FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION!

You've got questions? We've got answers!

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By now you've probably noticed that there are many freelance designers who provide only a vague list of questions on their Frequently Asked Questions page. We've taken the time to include the questions that are indeed FREQUENTLY ASKED by our potential clients.

We encourage everyone to review this page before starting a logo design project so that you can gain a deeper understanding of our process and package details. If you have any questions at all, however, just shoot us a direct email for a quick reply!

info@simpleLOGOstudio.com

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Q1: Why are you called simpleLOGOstudio? Do you specialize in designing logos that are simple, or that look simple?

A1: Actually, we named our company simpleLOGOstudio because we pride ourselves in keeping the design PROCESS completely simple. Too many other designers try to wow you with complicated bells, whistles and hoops to jump through. We don't bombard you with lists of bait-and-switch packages. For only $199 out the door, we get you set up with an arsenal of logo files that you'll be able to use ANYWHERE.

Q2: "Why the heck don't you offer more packages? I only want a logo, and don't want/need a business card. I don't know if I want to spent $199 -- so how much for just the logo?"

A2: The e-letterhead and double-sided business card are actually FREE add-ons to the logo design package. We think the "discount logo" trend has created a misleading price point perception, and the illusions that you can get more for less. But if you closely compare our $199 package to those that are offered elsewhere for half the price, you will begin to see the value in our work.

ALL of OUR ARTISTS have at least seven years of professional experience AND are CURRENTLY working for notable employers as designers. The professional experience and knowledge that OUR artists bring to the table far outweighs the forty or fifty dollars that you might "save" by outsourcing to some offshore artist or one of those Bargain Basement freelancers promising the world to you "for the change in your pocket."

Q3: "Do you send me a business card design that I can use as a template for all of my employees?"

A3: Yes, the price of the simpleDESIGN does include a template file! Your simpleDESIGN package, however, includes layout for ONLY ONE (1) INDIVIDUAL'S business card. Additional associates/employees/individuals are billed at a rate of $15 per person.

Ex: You send us the information for ONE PERSON'S business card. We will submit four layout choices for your approval, and deliver one, upload-ready file for your favorite business card printer.

If you have Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or CorelDraw you can lay out the business cards for the other four people in your office yourself FOR FREE. OR we can layout those four associate cards FOR you at a cost of $60 (4 associates x $15 each).

Group discount rates are available for orders of more than 8 people are also available.

Q4: What happens if we finish the business card project and I change my phone number?

A4: Each client gets ONE free update to their business card after closing their project. After that the cost will be $25/per update.

Q5: "What about after we finish? If we want to do more things with our logo and want to hire simpleLOGOstudio.com -- is it going to cost us another 199 bucks?!"

A5: Not usually! Sometimes people want to make small variations of their logo or a simple design using their pre-existing logo for something like invitations or a web-banner. A design project like this may cost you only $40 or $50 out the door!

Q6: "Another designer did a concept for me, can you replicate it with changes?"

A6: We WILL NOT take concept images from other artists and replicate them, as this can/could constitute copyright infringement. This has happened numerous times to US, and the results are usually sticky and cumbersome.

Q7: "I'm really picky. What if I don't like the logo concepts? Do I still have to pay for it, or do I get a full refund?"

A7: We do not offer refunds on design deposits. We work closely with you as we develop six concepts based on your direction and set of preferences. If we are unable to translate your specific directions into a design that suits your tastes, you are not obligated to pay the final $99 balance on the project. Should you dislike all six concepts, we will create an additional four concepts before releasing obligation to the project. Your $100 design deposit is used to pay the artist(s) for their time in the development of your logo -- because at the end of the day, my artists have to EAT in order to create and revise logos! Please note that we take all precautions to make sure that our clients are delivered exactly what they want! Our client satisfaction rating is at over 98%!!

Q8: "Are you a freelancer or are you a big company?"

A8: We're a tiny company that has made a big splash! We use a pretty cool "co-op-inspired" system at the simpleLOGOstudio: The Creative Director manages ten clients per week and assigns them to one of our associate artists. Our team of seven artists were hand-picked from a national pool of over 100 applicants.
The artists act as expediters with Frank D as the "master chef." Some artists are great illustrators, while others may specialize in religious/church themes, "green" companies or logos with a crisp "corporate" feel. The artists split weekly clientload in a seven day Monday-to-Monday cycle, along with the advertising costs.

The design industry can be completely cut-throat, and our team has a great advantage in that everyone simply keeps a positive attitude. It's simple: When the artists are happy, the clients are happy.

Q9: What is a "concept?"

A9: A concept is ONE logo design idea. If your simpleQUESTIONNAIRE™ informs us that you like "blocky fonts and bright colors" you will recieve SIX different ideas featuring five different "blocky" fonts and five variations of bright colors. One will have a more conservative/corporate look. Another will be edgy. A third will be more abstract....and so on. These aren't six versions of the same logo -- six concepts are six individual ideas.

Q10: What is a revision?

A10: Changes to color themes, fonts, verbiage, size, or basic layout are considered a revisions. Once we have emailed you the five concepts, we will collaborate with you to identify the ones that you like best, as well as the changes that need to be made in order to attain your desired outcome. Your simpleDESIGN™ package includes FOUR revisions -- meaning that after you advise us what to change in the concepts, our artists will make four individual revisions per your specifications. Make sure to include ALL of your changes into ONE SINGLE EMAIL. Once a revision has been requested and confirmed by us, additional information submitted is held until the next revision round. Additional revisions beyond the four included are billed out at a rate of $25 per revision, per project.

Q11: "What happens if I want to change my logo completely halfway through the process? What if I decide that I want to go in a whole other direction?"

A11: To go "in a whole other direction" would logically involve creating a new set of concepts, as opposed to making a simple REVISION. This happens quite often, and we don't want to punish you for having a "light bulb moment" -- so a NEW set of THREE CONCEPTS can be purchased for just $75. This includes ONE REVISION, plus any revisions left over from the first set you let go.
Example scenario: We submit five concepts to you. You make revisions and then decide with your business partner that your original idea was all wrong. So, you just make a $75 "New Concepts" payment, and get three fresh NEW logo concepts to your NEW specs!
Once you get these concepts, ONE revision is included -- but you still have THREE left over from the simpleDESIGN™ package! FOUR REVISIONS TOTAL!

Q12: Can I just send my e-Letterhead to the same people that print my business cards?

A12: e-Letterhead is a digital file that is intended to replace your printed letterhead and reduce waste. Since the percentage of items sent on company letterhead are typically meant for one-time viewing, we give you the option of sending a standard Microsoft Word document with your logo and business information embedded! It looks sharp, and your clients will appreciate your step toward promoting a sustainable world.

Q13: How do I get my logos? Do you mail them out to me?

A13: Once you have given us the thumbs-up on your final revision, we email you a ZIP folder containing three subfolders:

* VECTOR FILES: AI, EPS, CDR, PDF
* JPG FILES: Small - Large
* PSD FILES: with TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND

Download this folder as you would any photo or attachment that someone would send you in an email. We recently LOST nearly 40 GIGS of logos after the an external hard drive crashed -- MAKE BACKUP COPIES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

You'll LOVE us for reminding you, if (or should we say, when) the UNTHINKABLE happens.

Q13: I was looking at your design menu and wanted to order a double-sided flyer -- but I see that the price of this and other items varies? Why don't you just list one price -- a flyer is a flyer, right?

A13: We get many requests for many variations on double-sided flyers, door hangers, and other promotional materials featured on our design menu. The truth of the matter is that some clients will want to feature photos that have been custom-edited, require more revisions than the one included, or simply have complex needs in terms of what is expected from their design. On the other hand, some clients want their logo at the top, with three or four lines of text at the bottom on a flyer with two identical sides. Since this second client would require much less design and layout time, we don't charge them the same amount as the first. To be sure, all of this is discussed with you prior to starting the project and we will never go beyond that estimated cost without first consulting you.

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View some of our logo design samples -- Click here!

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We have literally created thousands of logos for entrepreneurs in just about every industry that you can imagine. Our art directors work collaboratively with you to find out exactly what kind of logo will best suit your specific business in your specific market. Here are a few of the logo designs that we've completed recently -- new logos are being added to this portfolio weekly!

Click here to find out more about the design process

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Your time is your most valuable resource -- so we formulated a simple, effective and precise system that consistently delivers satisfying design results. In taking this specific approach we are able to both minimize our client's stress levels and eliminate completely the daunting back-and-forth game associated with "unlimited revisions"

Click Here To Download the
SimpleQuestionnaire™

What make us different? Click here to find out!

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A disclaimer to our potential clients: simpleLOGOstudio.com does not "sell logos."
Our expertise is in bringing businesses to life -- visually!!

We specialize in streamlining the branding and design needs of new businesses and entrepreneurs worldwide, and our personalized service is customized fit each client project -- individually.

With over ten years of service and an experienced team of American logo design artists on our staff, simpleLOGOstudio.com takes an innovative approach to creating custom vector logos and makes the entire process -- SIMPLE!!

I'm fRankD, an internationally experienced graphic designer, marketing/public relations specialist, radio DJ, social entrepreneur, branding coach, identity strategist -- and creator of a simple, streamlined system for producing and delivering high-quality logos to businesses around the world.

In addition to my years of professional digital media experience, and hand-picked team of American logo designers, I have an ACADEMIC background in graphic design, business management public relations and entrepreneurship and a portfolio of logos from every industry imaginable.

I organized, researched and obtained data via a nationwide pool of over 150 new entrepreneurs. The results of my surveys and personal interviews showed that more than 70% of them were "overwhelmed by the logo design process!" Many described a "mental overload" or "art fatigue" when reviewing website after website of logo designers, package prices, concepts, revisions and other common logo jargon.

I then used the research dats as a blueprint, and formulated a breakthrough in the online logo design industry: the simpleDESIGN™ package. This comprehensive, ready-to-go tookit is perfect for any new business owner.

Your custom logo design project can be completed in as few as 6 days, but we understand that your logo is a serious commitment. Your feedback on concepts or revisions may take a few hours -- or a few days to sort through.

Unlike online clearing houses that try to push the 24-hour-deadline window -- we never rush our clients through the process.

We know design, and we know our clientele inside and out -- which allows us to systematically identify a client's needs, and consistently deliver both quality and value.

Lastly, in order to maintain the highest levels of client service, we follow a limited-workflow business model. What this means is that simpleLOGOstudio accepts only ten clients at a time. By keeping our client-load LOW, individual projects can be given the proper attention that they deserve in addition to eliminating the stress that comes from overworked artists and project directors.

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About simpleLOGOstudio.com founder FrankD

From an early age, FrankD was always inspired by art, music, and a non-traditional approach to life. By the age of seventeen, he was working as a DJ at a highly-rated radio station in central California, writing for an independent arts/entertainment newspaper, and designing fliers for various college organizations.

In 1994, he began a cycle of relocating every three or four years. It began with cities up and down his home state of California, and then continued through the countries of China, Vietnam and Thailand. In each of these places, he serendipitously found employment at design studios, marketing agencies, radio stations, and with employers that required both an advanced artistic skillset and high professional expectations.

University transcripts during this time period read like a hodgepodge patchwork of majors. While this didn't prove to be the most expedient academic approach, it would ultimately serve as the perfect foundation for simpleLOGOstudio: Business Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship and ultimately Digital Media Production.

After completing several Entreprenurship courses at California State University, Fresno, fRankD quit his job as an artist at a local screenprinting company, sold nearly all of his possessions, and relocated to Bangkok, Thailand. While there, he found work at an English-language radio station. During his stay, he learned to speak fluent Thai, and began working on the framework for a design studio that specialized exclusively in LOGOS.

After his visa ran out, he returned to California and enrolled in the ETP-II (Advanced Entrepreneurship Training Program) at the nationally acclaimed Central Valley Business Incubator. By the end of the program, he was able to cohesively combine over ten years of professional design experience and an infatuation for entrepreneurship.

While drafting the strategic business plan for simpleLOGOstudio.com, he conducted a national artist search and assembled a team of freelance designers from seven U.S. states. Our studio now holds an impressive share of the online logo market and works as a silent partner alongside several notable public relations agencies in Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, and Austin.

We have worked for many high-profile clients, best-selling authors, notable bands (including a Bruce Springsteen project and alt-rock pioneers Toad The Wet Sprocket) and literally THOUSANDS of home-grown upstart companies.

In 2009 fRankD took a European trip to research international logos and design approaches in the cities of Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Venice. Email fRankD! at: fD@simpleLOGOstudio.com

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* OUR LOGOS are made in the U.S.A. -- NOT OUTSOURCED TO SOME OTHER COUNTRY HALFWAY AROUND THE WORLD

* INTERNATIONAL CLIENT LIST: WE'VE COMPLETED PROJECTS FOR PEOPLE IN THE USA, CANADA, THAILAND, and BARCELONA!

* 10+ YEARS of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN ADVERTISING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

* 100% COMMITMENT TO AFFORDABLE collaborative CREATIVE SERVICES FOR ENTREPRENEURS

* EARLY MORNING, LATE NIGHT AND WEEKEND HOURS

* WE USE A research-based LOGO DESIGN METHODOLOGY, SO WE DON'T NEED TO RELY ON "UNLIMITED REVISIONS" TO GET THE RIGHT LOGO IN A TIMELY MANNER

* OUR CLIENTS CAN CALL US 24/7 ON OUR STUDIO LINE

Further Expertise:

Magazine / Newspaper Advertising
Broadcast Advertising - Television / Radio
Outdoor Advertising
Collateral
Newspaper / Magazine Inserts
Coupon/Fun Book/Destination Discount Coupons
Direct Mail Projects
Yellow Pages - Neighborhood Directory Advertising
Tourism Industry Graphics
Business Presentation Graphics
Tradeshow design materials
Logo Re-design /Update
Letterhead
Business Cards
Sale Sheets
T-Shirt design
Event Invitations
Business Forms
Posters /Banners
Internet Banner Design
Retail Store Signage
Copywriting / Editing services
Print Production Supervision & Services
Business Coaching / Brand Counseling
Mail Blast Service

Click HERE to see sample layouts!

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In the past, business cards were a pricey luxury -- but things have changed! There are a large number of online printing options available to entrepreneurs just like you for a fraction of the cost once attached to things like business cards.

In fact, the price difference between single-sided and double-sided business cards is so nominal, that we include a two-sided business card design with each and every logo package that we produce!

Each logo design package comes with a business card layout and template for ONE INDIVIDUAL'S card. Additional card layouts are available for $15 each, with special rates for groups of more than 25 people.

WE RECOMMEND:

. SAMPLE BUSINESS CARD DESIGN SAMPLES