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How do you pronounce tscha*ching?
Here. See if this helps: Close your eyes and imagine that you are in Las Vegas. You've just dropped your quarter into the slot machine, and as you grasp the lever to pull it down, you decide that in order to help your chances of winning, you're going to make a sound effect with your mouth. What sound are you gonna make? Exactly.
So if it's pronounced cha-ching, why is it spelled tscha*ching?
Well, first of all, there's already a design firm in Thailand with the name Cha-ching Design, but that really has nothing to do with it. The real reason is that everyone knows the cool thing to do is to put a 'ts' on the beginning of words that conventionally start with 'ch'. All the cool kids are doing it. Come to think of it, our founder/president/designer/janitor's last name is spelled Tschamler even though it's pronounced Chamler. Man, he's cool.
So by that reasoning, shouldn't the name be tscha*tsching Design?
Crap. Maybe we shoulda thought of that. We already reserved the domain name.
How much do you charge?
How much ya got? Just kidding. Design costs vary on a job-by-job basis. Price will depend on the scale, complexity, number of items to design, turn-around time, etc. After initially meeting with the client to discuss the project (either in person or by phone/email), we generally submit an estimate that has a total for the whole process. We'd be happy to discuss your design needs with you. Just give us a shout.
My budget is pretty tight and I have a number in mind that I can't go over. Will you work with me?
Yes we will. Let's talk about it. We'll figure something out that suits us both just fine. You'll see.
I'm your friend. Do I get a discount?
First of all, being our friend is pretty valuable in and of itself. Secondly, as our friend, isn't it obvious that you'd want to pay us more to ensure that we are doing well financially? Thirdly, since you asked, and since you're our friend, we'll think about it. Hit us up. We'll chat.
I am a Christian non-profit organization. Do I get a discount?
Yes. We like Christian non-profit organizations. Get in touch and we'll discuss the details.
Who designed your website?
That is a great question. Thanks for asking. When we needed our website created we went to a little-known but highly-talented design company called tscha*ching Design. They did an excellent job and we highly recommend them for all of your design needs.
What kinds of things do you design?
Everything and anything. No, really. If it can be printed, we can design it. We also do some web stuff too (see question directly above this one). Here's a decent (but not all-inclusive) list of things we like to do, just to get your wheels turning:
-Corporate Identity
—-logos
—-business cards
—-letterheads
—-envelopes
—-signs
—-advertising
—-other collateral materials
-Post cards and direct mail
-Brochures
-Photo retouching
-Print Advertising (any size)
-Banners
-Posters
-Flyers
-Invitations
-Announcements
-Book Covers
-Logos
-CD/DVD Packaging
-Templates for forms, invoices etc.
-Booklets
-Special event materials
-Labels
-Newsletters and more ...
I know nothing about printing. Will you print my piece too?
The short answer is no. We are a full-service design company and will make your project sing, but we do not provide printing services. You will be responsible for the printing of your piece. We will, however, be more than happy to point you in the right direction for acquiring the printing services that you may need, and we will also supply you with complete print-ready files on a disc. If you already have a printer in mind, we will be happy to work with them directly to assure that the files fit that specific printer's requirements.
My great-grandma's 90th birthday party is coming up. Can you design the invitations?
Heck yes we can. And they will be sweet too. Just remember that professional custom graphic design work (and professional printing) is a bit more expensive than running to Target to pick up a pack of invites. But we all know that sweet little Nana of yours is worth it.
I don't live anywhere near Colorado Springs. Can you still do work for me?
Of course. We can easily manage all aspects of design via the web, email, and phone. Drop us a line and we'll get you a quote.
I need a witty/clever/humorous design solution. Can you do that?
Yep. Witty/clever/humorous is our middle name. No, seriously. It is.
tscha*ching witty/clever/humorous Design.
What kind of computer do you use?
We're all Mac because we like the commercials.
What software do you use?
tscha*ching Design is proficient in (but not limited to):
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Dreamweaver
Quark
From whence does your inspiration come?
Eating grilled cheese sandwiches, listening to Jason Mraz, and looking at stuff around us. (It turns out God is a wicked-talented designer—just look around!)
How many designers are on your staff?
One.
Are there any other employees?
No, not currently.
So why then do you continually refer to yourself as we?
Cause it makes us feel like we're a big-time design outfit. Plus, we have two labradors running around, and they count too. So when we say we, we might just be referring to me 'n' the dogs. Maybe. Sheesh.
How does payment work?
tscha*ching Design requires 50% of the agreed-upon price up front before any creative juices start flowing.
The rest of the payment will be due upon completion of the project.
How long will it take for you to finish my project?
Turn-around time varies on a job-by-job basis (depending mostly on the extent of the project, and how much coffee/grilled cheese sandwiches are consumed), and is negotiable.
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