Project Costs + Policy Overview


In an effort to provide transparency for all new and potential clients and partners, this page lists current service rate ranges and acts as a reference for project planning. Cost estimates listed here are current as of 1/1/2023. For greatest accuracy and alignment, a formal quote will be provided for each project for approval.


Pricing a Specific Project

The best way to accurately budget for a project is to request a quote, and someone will respond within 24hrs to provide an estimate. We generally provide quotes on a per-project basis, depending on the type and complexity of the project. However, all projects are based on an hourly rate that often integrates turnkey support as described here.

In the case where the project is more complex and requires a more in-depth briefing, you are encouraged to book a consultation call. This call is 175/hr and will provide some preliminary recommendations on next steps for your project goals and additional resources as needed. If work continues into a signed project contract, this fee will be waived, but any continued consulting will be billed hourly.


Common Project Types + Baseline Range

Projects vary across client needs and bespoke support required for each, but below are some baseline cost ranges for design for the most commonly requested projects. Please note that these costs do not always include additional add-ons or costs such as proofreading, printing, postage, and overall project management which is estimated and billed separately.

Note that all listed costs are reduced 15-25% for retainer contracts, packaged services, and certain promotions for eligible groups.

    • Business logo + core identity creative, 1500-3000

    • Business card design and printing, 900-2500, pending qty

    • Brochure / One Sheet, 1000-2500

    • PPT Brand Template, 1000-2000

    • PACKAGE: Core Identity Suite, 5000 flat rate

      • Includes all of the above

      • Consulting

      • 4 week turnaround

    • PACKAGE: Business Brand Jumpstart Suite, 10,000 flat rate

      • Includes all of the above

      • One [4-6p] website design and setup

      • 8-12 week turnaround

      • Consulting

    • Basic Website (4-6 pages), 5,000-10,000

    • Basic Website Redesign, 5,000-15,000

    • Larger site, 15,000-20,000

      • Aggregated and categorized content e.g. portfolio, case studies, content posts

    • Basic Reports + Report Templates, 1-6p, 700-2500

    • Publications, Need Per Project Quotes

    • Postcards / Direct Mail,

    • One-Sheets, 500-1500

    • Brochures, 1000-1500

    • Reports, 2-6p, 1000-2000

    • Core Campaign Brand , 1500-2500

    • Invitation Design + Distribution, 1500-3000

    • Event Website + Registration, 2500-4000


Package Options

Note that based on the most commonly requested services from new clients, we offer packages that include bundled services at a flat rate for clients that require upfront integrated services and production across channels—and must also maintain a clear budget from the beginning.

NEW Business identity packages

For those who are starting a new business or who need a complete re-haul, our brand packages combine the most critical creative needs for a new entity:

  • Core Identity Suite - 5,000

    • Business logo + core identity creative

    • Business card design and printing

    • Brochure / One Sheet

    • PPT Brand Template

    • 4-6 week turnaround

  • Business Jumpstart Suite - 10,000

    • All of the above

    • A [4-6 page] website

      • Website Framework Setup

      • Website Design + Publishing

    • 8-12 week turnaround

Campaign BRANDING + creative rollout

For new ad, advocacy, event, or specialized campaigns, we offer complete turnkey support from start to finish, spanning ideation to creative brief through vendor management and QA / production of all final deliverables in both digital and print form.


Payment Policies

Deposit + Balance

With the exception of retainer relationships, in which the client is billed in full at the beginning of monthly cycle, all estimated projects will require a 50% deposit of project estimate before work begins. Project balance will be due after client has approved and been invoiced for all final deliverables.

Rush fees

All projects requiring a more urgent / fast turnaround (usually less than 4 weeks), will require an additional 50% rush fee on standard project rate.

 
 

Conservative Budget Options

 
 

consultation-only

Some clients opt for consultation only billed at an hourly rate to discuss strategy, recommendations and resources to help meet project goals.

Packaged projects

Packaged projects reduce costs up to 25% like the Business Starter package that includes core brand design and collateral, and a simple website.

retainer contracts

Those who need ongoing creative support across media and teams can reduce costs by 15-25% with a 6 month or 1 year retainer commitment.

eligibLE groups

As a commitment to equitable access, small (< 10 employees) or minority-owned businesses are given a reduced rate on costs by 25-50%.