Graphic and web design is still a charm in the market and there are many reasons why you will require a designer. In this day where WordPress and all the great looking templates are flying all over the internet one may think the job of designers are not as demanding as it used to be back in 2010.

However, once the template is bought there are number of changes you need to make and especially with the logo that you want it to stand unique yet appealing. So, the work of designers are even more demanding than ever.

If you are someone who is looking for a graphic or a web designer this article will help you guide through the process of choosing the right designer.

Experience – As in any profession even in the world of designers graphic and web design demands several years of experience and choosing an experienced one is the thing you do not want to miss out. Hence, before you handover your freelance project to anyone go through the complete graphics design process that they follow. There is no time frame in particular but it can take anywhere for 3-7 days depending on the client’s needs. You can also excel in the field by participating in graphic design resources.

Recommendations: While hiring a graphic designer something reliable is the positive recommendation from previous company or the employer because it shows the capability of the designer and his work. Please don't forget to cross-check with the companies mentioned as there are lots of freelancers handling these freelance design projects.

Recognition: Graphic design freelancers participates in several graphic design challenges for which they receive recognition and awards for their work. Any award recognizes a new innovative and ground-breaking approach to graphic designs. Although it doesn’t always assures everything you want from the person but still it is a good way find whom you dealing with.

Budget: It is one crucial thing yet not everything. The cost of service is an important factor to have a general idea who will be working on your graphic design project normally the rule of thumb is "What you pay is what you get" but price is not the only indicator of quality. You can also visit various websites that tells you about the recent Graphic design pricing guides.

Strong Portfolio: Strong portfolios along with the experience are the two most important criteria that is taken into consideration before handing over a freelance project to any graphic artist.

It is always very crucial to know about the customer support and after design services should also be considered as a criteria for choosing a designer. Communication or the lack of it can be the difference between a great and an ordinary design.



