Spec me a designer

[inflynx]

Hi all!

The company I am running is rapidly expanding to a global market and I think the time has come to do a little re-branding, tidy things up and involve some professionals.

So, I am looking for a design studio in London area, which would be able to design us a new logo, booklets, brochures, business cards, etc. I am not looking to spend a fortune on re-branding, but I am prepared to pay a reasonable amount for a quality job.
Unfortunately I know no one who can recommend me anyone. Googling produces a whole bunch of part time students and tiny print shops, who (no offense) are not capable of doing a professional and serious job.

I though maybe someone here can recommend such a design studio? Maybe you dealt with someone, maybe the company you work for dealt with someone?

Thanks, chaps!

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

What's your budget?

 

[sHo0sH]

My friend Ricky is head designer at Traffic digital, he is absolutely awesome -
http://www.behance.net/ricky-burgess

If you go to him personally it will be cheaper than through Traffic.

http://www.trafficdigital.com/v3/

If you want his contact details let me know.

 

[Edrof]

Try these guys http://westsidelondon.com/

 

[Jonny69]

D&AD

 

[inflynx]

What's your budget?

To be honest, I am not sure. It will depend on how I like the studio/designer, what they have to offer, their portfolio, etc. Perhaps I would be looking at a several hundred pounds, maybe more maybe less.

My friend Ricky is head designer at Traffic digital, he is absolutely awesome

Cool! If it is not too much trouble, please send his details. Thank you!

Try these guys http://westsidelondon.com/

They look interesting, thank you! Did you work with them somehow? Will give them a ring...

D&AD

Looks like a portal for designers to advertise themselves?

 

[Edrof]

They look interesting, thank you! Did you work with them somehow? Will give them a ring...

I am friends/neighbour with one of their lead designers - you couldn't hope to meet a nicer fellow.

 

[grudas]

i think you may be looking over a thousand for that.. if not more

 

[inflynx]

I am friends/neighbour with one of their lead designers - you couldn't hope to meet a nicer fellow.

Any chance you can introduce me, please? You know, it's always more pleasant and relaxed to deal with someone through referral.

i think you may be looking over a thousand for that.. if not more

That sounds reasonable

 

[Edrof]

Any chance you can introduce me, please? You know, it's always more pleasant and relaxed to deal with someone through referral.

He's not in at the moment so I'll e-mail him now with the things you need in your opening post and get back to you if you like.

 

[inflynx]

He's not in at the moment so I'll e-mail him now with the things you need in your opening post and get back to you if you like.

That would be awesome, mate, thank you. I actually live close to the that studio, so I might go to see them and if your friend replies - it would know who to ask.
Cheers!

 

[Edrof]

Inflynx, shall I e-mail your trust account?


EDIT: sent an e-mail to that address and it failed.

 

[inflynx]

It got through, thank you very much

 

[panda_uk]

several hundred pounds, maybe more maybe less

 

[kylew]

To be honest, I am not sure. It will depend on how I like the studio/designer, what they have to offer, their portfolio, etc. Perhaps I would be looking at a several hundred pounds, maybe more maybe less.

I don't believe you will get what you're looking for for that amount.

 

[inflynx]

I don't believe you will get what you're looking for for that amount.

I am aware that it might cost more. But with every individual case different set of things are required. I'll have to talk to a few studios explain what I'd like, listen to what they can do. I will then be in a better position to plan the budget, decide what I do need and what can wait to fit that budget.

 

[unknownsock]

To get a decent studio on this you'd be looking well over 1k per week for this sort of thing.

So realistically you may have to look at a smaller studio or individual.