Design2 — Naas

Design2 works from premises in Naas, County Kildare, on Sallins Road in Monread South. Whether it takes on projects further afield is something you can ask when you make contact. Much design work can be shared by email and online, so distance is often manageable.

Fees for graphic design are usually charged either by the hour or as a set project price, and the choice affects the total. The number of deliverables and rounds of revisions also matters, as does whether the work is for print or digital use. The Graphic Designer price guide gives typical prices in Ireland.

In Ireland graphic design is not usually tied to a professional register, so the useful checks are about experience and the work itself. You can ask Design2 about its training and background, and look at past projects to judge the standard. A written quote that sets out what is included is also sensible.

A first consultation usually involves talking through what you want to achieve, who the work is for and what you already have. It is usual for the designer to ask about your brand, audience and timeline. You can ask whether the first conversation is by phone, online or in person, and whether it leads to a written quote.

There are no Google reviews for Design2 yet, so you can ask it for references from recent customers. A past client can tell you about communication, how revisions were handled and whether the work arrived on schedule. Looking at finished projects alongside a reference gives you a fuller picture.

It helps to bring your logo, brand colours, any existing artwork and examples of designs you like. Think about where the finished work will be used, whether on screen or in print, and the date you need it by. A short written brief makes it easier for the studio to give an accurate quote.

You can phone Design2, contact it through its website, or reach it through its Locufy page. Say what you need designed, where it will be used and when you would like it finished. Sending examples you like and any existing files helps the studio give a clear quote.

On Locufy you can compare Design2 with other graphic designers in Naas, looking at the services each one offers. Check what each quote includes, such as revisions and print or digital files, and the experience shown in each portfolio. Comparing like with like makes the quotes easier to weigh up.