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The 10 questions everyone asks a designer

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The 10 questions people ask most

How much should a logo cost?

It ranges from $100 to $50k because you're buying process, not pixels: research, options, refinement and usage files. Define scope first; price follows scope and business size.

What makes a logo actually good?

Distinct at a glance, legible small, works in one color, and appropriate for the industry. Trend-proof beats clever — you'll live with it for years.

Do I need a brand, or just a logo?

A logo is a signature; a brand is the system — palette, type, voice, patterns of use. Consistency across touchpoints is what makes small companies look big.

Why does my design look amateur?

Usually four fixes: too many fonts, weak spacing, no hierarchy, and low contrast. Align everything to a grid, halve your font count, and double your whitespace.

Which fonts work well together?

Pair a distinctive display face with a neutral workhorse, or two weights of one family. Match x-heights and moods, and cap it at two families.

How do I choose brand colors?

Start from the emotion and industry, pick one dominant color, one accent and neutrals, then test contrast for accessibility (WCAG). Fewer colors, used consistently, read premium.

What should be in my portfolio?

3–6 strong case studies beat 30 shots: problem, process, decisions and outcome. Show real constraints — that's what hiring clients actually buy.

How do I present design to a client without endless revisions?

Present decisions, not options: one recommended route, the reasoning, and structured feedback rounds ("what's not working and why") written into the contract.

Figma, Illustrator or Photoshop — what do I learn first?

For UI/product: Figma. For logos/illustration: Illustrator. For photo work: Photoshop. Tools are the easy part; typography, spacing and hierarchy are the career.

Is design feedback over chat useful?

Very — async reviews with annotated screens catch most issues fast, and you keep a written record of every decision. Perfect for quick expert passes.

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