Print + Web Design for the Greater Good

Design: A Worthwhile Investment

Working with a designer is a process, but it is definitely a worthwhile one. Many nonprofits are understandably wary of spending money outside the “bare bones” budget, especially in the current fundraising climate. But building a good brand, and high quality marketing materials (by a professional), is well worth your investment; ultimately, your beneficiaries will be better served.

This list is to give you a general overview of the design process (particularly for those new to working with designers)… 

1. Initial client consultation and design brief
2. Estimate is drawn up, budgets made, etc.
3. Concept Phase: Research and concept development.
4. Round 1: Three concepts are presented to client (mockups/sketches); one concept is chosen to go forward.
5. Round 2: refining the visuals of chosen concept; client consultation
6. Round 3: final revisions; client consultation
7. Final round: sent to printer or published online.