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@MCSLIZE & @OCHIVIC: Kindly respect yourselves & remember you on a thread for all to see. Take your grievances elsewhere.thanks...

As promised earlier on in my last comment.

An upcoming training event happening in Egbeda,Lagos from May-September 2017.

Read the link for more info. Expect the short course breakdown for this month asap...

Contacts in my signature...

http://the-dm3drev-studeos..com.ng/2017/04/getting-started-essentials-training.html?m=1

An upcoming training event happening in Egbeda,Lagos from May-September 2017.

Read the link for more info. Expect the short course breakdown for this month asap...

Contacts in my signature...

http://the-dm3drev-studeos..com.ng/2017/04/getting-started-essentials-training.html?m=1

Bro,boys have to survive online. Some do get paid as high as that in custom gigs. Those who know quality will always come. Am taking how to setup documents for print seriously & learning more about its technical side to add to my skillset.

erad:
Yes o!

Those sites still survive mainly due to selfish mediocres in the profession.
There are a lot of them in Nigeria as well, even here on Nairaland. Knowing fully well that they haven't developed enough to offer some particular design services, they still go ahead advertising it and charging ridiculously cheap amounts. Clients seeing those ridiculously cheap offers start accusing the real professional designers of charging exorbitantly. Eventually, they patronize the mediocre designers and get their money's worth of bullsh*t designs. Then they arrive at another generalization that all Nigerian designers are mediocre when they were the ones that saw both and decided to allow cost-saving mentality control their decision.

Good designs are worth every kobo. Ultimately, it saves more cost because the designs serve their purpose for as long as necessary. Mediocre designs on the other hand will need to be replaced, incurring more expenses. That's assuming the design wasn't stolen and it doesn't end up being a legal tussle for copyright infringement.

In Warri accent see party & chei see groove. See why oyinbo dey rush come fiverr. This is what they should pay in the real world but outsource to fiverr. I wouldn't be surprised if it's also logo designers that are buyers. If people come to pay to have their own school project done why not in their creative industry.

https://www.deluxe.com/blog/much-professional-logo-design-cost/

So this is why oyinbo rush designers on fiverr,freelancer & upwork etc. Insightful article...

erad:
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Whether you own a startup or established business, having a professional logo is beneficial on many levels. It builds trust, increases awareness, creates an emotional attachment – and ultimately, can deliver new customers. But how much should it cost?

While the range of logo design prices covers a broad spectrum, if you’re not in the graphic design industry, it may be confusing to know what’s reasonable since the price varies by designer. No logo design guidebook exists, and logo designers are free to charge whatever they wish. Some may choose to charge extremely high prices while others may choose to charge rock-bottom prices just to get business. To avoid confusion, try to stay within your price range and pay a price that makes you comfortable. In the end, the price should be fair and equal to the time spent on the task.

A Reasonable Logo Design Starts at $200(N61,110 by current exchange rate)
One should expect a simple logo design to cost approximately $200. A simple design is typically a logo with a well-defined company name and mark. Intricate patterns and complex lettering may increase the price of the logo. The finished design should be clear, unique and professional. The definition of simple will vary from person to person, which is why it is important to find a designer who works with their customers throughout the design process. An experienced designer will be able to produce good work if they have clear instructions. The designer should provide at least four concepts for this price and two rounds of changes if the customer should need them.

A More Complex Design Warrants a $400-$500(N122,220-N152,775) Price Tag
A logo design with intricate patterns and fonts typically costs twice as much as a simple design. Expect to pay around $400 for a design of this type. The increase in price will also include extra services, including up to 10 original logo designs to choose from and unlimited changes until you are pleased with the results. A reputable company will provide concepts for business cards, envelopes and letterheads as well. You should also expect to receive a minimum of three concepts for each type of stationery.

An experienced business logo design company will have more than one designer working on a project. Simple jobs require two to four designers, and complex jobs require a larger team of designers. A team is necessary because each custom-made logo needs fresh ideas. If one designer were working on a large number of logos daily, he or she would eventually run out of ideas. With multiple designers, a company can produce quality logos and concepts continuously — a great perk to keep in mind when choosing a logo company. In the end, a high-priced company with one designer is no match for a reasonably priced company with multiple designers.

And finally, consider the reputation of the designer or logo design company. Look for guarantees, samples of previous work and positive reviews. Also, find someone who is willing to hear about your unique business — whether it’s via an initial phone conversation or by completing a helpful creative brief, you want to be sure you designer cares about what sets your business apart.

Source: https://www.deluxe.com/blog/much-professional-logo-design-cost/


Also see: https://www.nairaland.com/3741851/nairaland-portfolio-logo-designers-2017 for the best of Nairaland Logo designers

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Thanks for the correction @erad. Here is my own contribution to this very awesome thread. Lagos based creative professional,contacts are in my signature.

Buzz me,my details on my signature. Just introduce yourself,cheers...

Dymaco:
please who offer design of flyer or brochure on Fiverr. I need your help

Funny enough i received the same message & just remembered i had seen your quote. The guy is testing seller skills to know who he should hire but the link he sent isn't working. For his mind,he's sharp...

My reply below...

Hi,Joseph

Message received with thanks & instructions noted.

The mockup template link isn't available giving me the 404 error code.

Kindly revert with the correct link.

Best Regards.

These western folks are okay calling them by their first name please no unnecessary,sir,like in Naija...

Fastlinkpro:
Please any one understand this request?

Help ooo

Please send a sample of "Nexus" debossed (https:///images/l2VH6n) in the Noirve FONT with DOUBLE the debossed depth in metallic text (http://www.designscanyon.com/gray-realistic-psd-logo-mockup-template/) and, if you do an outstanding job, you will be hired immediately for our logo project.

Our budget is flexible.

You cannot be considered for the job without first submitting a sample that follows ALL of our instructions.

Word of Advice,start keeping business cards,letters & other stationery items to study them as references for size ideas. You should experiment post them here for advice not waiting for only videos from @bestspoke.

Mcslize:
Hello how did u learn how to design business card? Did bestspoke drop any video tutorial for that?

@bestspoke will have to help you here,i don't use SoThink just Illustrator mainly & CorelDraw as a backup.

ochivic:
Thanks. I have delivered the business card with a similar one like that. New big problem is how to design this in sothink in 3d.
I don't have a single clue on where to start with this one o. pls can you help me design this abeg o.
cc DerrickM

Search for the snipping tool on your Windows PC & pin it to your task bar. Then use it to crop letters from the different fonts used on each line.

Load the cropped pictures one by one into www.myfonts.com/whatthefont/. You will get the possible fonts in the results to choose from.

@bestspoke lemme jog your memory...

ochivic:
please oga bestspoke do you know the font used in this business card. I have deliver the order he rejected it. he said I MUST use this font and spacing. abeg help o

A common mistake i made as well but i repeat Photoshop isn't meant for logos originally. Read this article & bookmark it. Adobe Illustrator & CorelDraw are best for logos.

https://www.pluralsight.com/blog/creative-professional/whats-difference-photoshop-illustrator

On youtube check out @TastyTuts & @CreatnProcess...

NarnieSnyper:
Dear OP, I'd like to know which platform you used in executing these lovely images.
I am currently using Adobe Photoshop Cs4 and I must confess, the platform makes my designs look like an amateur's. Can you please tell me the best platform to use so I can begin learning. Thanks

Bro,nice list all are correct except pepperish & cunning which are confirmed English words not Naija lingo. We learn everyday,cheers...

ngoremeka:
Many people speak English as their first language. It is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world.
Nigerians are very good at a number of things and one of them is inventing their own version of English which has become popular overtime.
Some of the words and phrases we use often cannot be found in the dictionary. Some are words you picked up from others and they have become quite a norm.
It is not only the uneducated folks that are guilty of using these wrong words as the very educated Nigerians also use the English language inappropriately.
Below are words Nigerians use that don’t exist in the English dictionary.
1. Go-slow: When Nigerians say go-slow, they mean congested traffic, which is wrong. The meaning of go-slow in the English dictionary is, a form of industrial action in which work or progress is deliberately delayed or slowed down.
2. Disvirgin: This word is used on a daily basis by many Nigerians when they intend to say a woman has lost her virginity. There is no word like disvirgin. The correct word to use is deflower. Disvirgin simply does not exist.
3. Trafficate: Nigerians use the word to describe a situation where a driver indicates to other drivers that he/she wants to take a turn. It is used so often, that it has started to sound like proper English.
4. Flashing: Every Nigerian knows “flashing” to mean when someone calls your mobile phone and cuts off before you answer. The word ‘flash’ is so common among Nigerians and its used at least once daily by many. Flash has different meanings but none has anything to do with a phone call. The word doesn’t exist in that sense in English.
5. Installmentally: Don’t be tempted to use the word ‘installmentally’. Though it sounds correct, it isn’t. There is no such word in the English dictionary as it exists only in the Nigerian edition of English language. The correct thing to say is ‘in installments’.
6. Opportuned: What exists in English dictionaries is ‘opportune,’ without ‘d’ at the end. Opportune means ‘timely’ or ‘well-time, especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event. Opportuned is only common in Nigerian English.
7. Cunny: This is a word which Nigerians use to describe someone that is being deceitful or crafty. The right word is cunning not cunny.
8. Next tomorrow: Most Nigerians generally use “next tomorrow” but there is not such word as next tomorrow. Instead you should say, “a day after tomorrow."
9. Packer: Nigerians probably got the word from pack. The right word is dustpan. Since dustpan packs dirt, Nigerians like to call it packer.
10. Pepperish: It is common to hear Nigerians describe a meal that has too much pepper in it as pepperish. The proper word should be ‘peppery’. No native English speaker uses the word pepperish” to describe the burning sensation we feel from eating pepper.
Which of these words are you guilty of?
Not too late to learn something new,I learnt too.. you can add other mistakes below

Illustrator is just as bad ass because it has limited Photoshop features & Photoshop has vector features from Illustrator. They are 5 & 6. Photoshop isn't really for making logos because that wasn't what it was created for. Photomanipulation,touching up photos to look better,digital painting,editing photos & videos are its core functions. It is a pixel or raster editor that's why logos made it in when you zoom in on them you see tiny pixel blocks becoming blurry.

While with Illustrator,a vector program based on mathematical algorithms i can scale up & down to any size without affecting the quality.

Read this below it talks about PSD,AI & IDD.

https://www.pluralsight.com/blog/creative-professional/whats-difference-photoshop-illustrator

Locked:
Adobe Illustrator is an awesome app, but is it as badass as Adobe Photoshop? What is the actual difference though. Anyway, nice job on the logos!

Some random logos done in Adobe Illustrator. As much as you use SoThink,play around with AI to be familiar with it. Believe me it's an awesome app...

damn they still got you,geez...

djlaqua91:
Haha, been deported. Thank God I no lose the account sha

Route to becoming a TRS but as you aren't right now in Virginia,boy,i advise you politely decline telling you will be outta town...kabish...

djlaqua91:
Who else got this in their mail? It's legit but man can't afford to use Video Chat lol and my US number belongs to another.

What should i do? Route to become a TRS or na Trap

Posting the training dates this coming weekend,stay tuned.

It will be in a blog post for anyone to bookmark with pictures here as well.

Check your followers,my dp here on Nairaland is the same on IG.cheers

stanlee303:
What's your @ let me follow back

Try your luck,bro & give us feedback i fall into that category.

bestspoke:
Abeg them never ask for my no. o Shey make I request from C.S ni

Done...

stanlee303:
Check out & follow my art page on Instagram @stanmakesart thanks

Anyone need a wacom tab & accessories I retail as stocks are on ground,just quote me here.

Bro,you went too far for real & shot yourself in the foot.
He runs a blogsite www.ojasweb.com where he has shared tips on fiverr frequently & commented here. He has stated his niche on more occasions than one SEO,Digital Marketing,Web Design etc & answered questions of those who quoted him. Next time visit a person's profile go to their posts & you will know what they have been posting since.

jolak5:
Sorry, but how does this help us? Tell us the niche you are in, you refused yet you post your earnings like that would make us money. If you want to help, help, if you dont want to, kindly remain silent. HAHA, kilode, everytime. Wetin be your own self? Na only you dey fiverr?

Check amazon for a quote.

akintom45:
How much is it

@Uncle seriously?!!Dat1 na ruffplay keep it simple abeg

Yes,but it is a lifelong journey of learning not a final destination. You didn't put InDesign very essential as well. I started in CorelDraw as well but don't use it much except converting to CDR format for Nigerian printers.

OAUTemitayo:
Uncle DerrickM is it possible to know the basics of Adobe illustrator and Photoshop in two weeks 12 hours of daily training?
I already know Correldraw.

Go to YouTube's site & search for @TastyTuts. You will choose what you need from there,cheers...

FENZY24:
Pls can u send me the video link.. The one I'm following is about graphics design as a career. Pls send me d link on the tutorial for adobe apps

OMG!!! ARIN,it can't be ?!! Good Lord,my setmate in FUTA,i know she behaved weird in school atimes but we all thought she was better when we graduated. 2nd child removed from their care,WTH.

They both need help fast in getting checked by shrinks. This is sad news. This is clearly a case of mental issues,abuse & maltreatment yet people are quick to make it tribal one*smh*

dre11:
http://punchng.com/nigerian-couple-arrested-for-fracturing-babys-bones-skull-in-us/

Yes,it does only on Adobe apps for graphic design & much more. I stated that in my quote already,cheers

FENZY24:
Does tasty tuts have tutorial on the adobe apps

CorelDraw is definitely Nigerian's Graphic designers National Anthem

You posted that you use Illustrator & Photoshop on your gig so don't get yourself in trouble with a seasoned buyer if not using them.

I started in CorelDraw years ago but Adobe apps are the king of graphic software packages even to get jobs in real life so learn them as "hard" as they seem & you will discover how easy they really are.

Youtube has lots of videos on simplifying those apps. I have shared these channels before here...
@TastyTuts
@CreatnProcess

ochivic:
No it was designed in corel draw. illustrator and photoshop are so so hard

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