Alternative Designs Graphic Arts FAQs

Alternative Designs® FAQ

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What are Alternative Design's prices?

How does the creative proces work?

How do I get started?

What should I include when requesting a web or print project?

Is Alternative Designs design work original?

Can I copy from this web site?

Who can I contact about this web site?

Q. What is Alternative Designs pricing?

Estimates are based on a rate of $80.00 (U.S.) per hour. After free initial consultation and thorough discussion of your project needs, a written bid will be provided including minimum-to-maximum costs and list of services provided by Alternative Designs.

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Q. How does the Creative Process work?

The fun begins after confirmation of bid and receipt of 50% of estimated costs. Concept development, rough drafts and layouts begin the creative process. This is an interactive, synergistic. Your ideas and needs interact in the creative process @ Alternative Designs becoming better with each "bounce back-and-forth between us. After approval of ideas is received your project will be completed in a timely manner dependent upon your deadline and technical requirements.

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Q. How do I get started?

Please contact us if you would like assistance developing the list of your design project's requirements! You will benefit from advertising and marketing that is designed to succeed rather than just to exist. We look forward to hearing from you and will gladly put together some exciting alternatives for you.

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Q. What should I include to request a web or print project?

Your web or print project(s) may include some or all of the following:

Web Projects:

Schedule Deadline:

Name (Company, Promotion, Domain):

Focus Description:

# of Pages (estimate) in web site:

Design Ideas/Preferences:

How many items/products on the web site:

Visit our Web Sites for more information and view our client Test Web Page to see how the process is done.

Print Projects:

Project Deadline:

Project Name:

Project Description:

Stock:
Gloss
Matte

Color:

Full Color(CMYK Process)

Spot Colors:
One
Two
Three

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Q. Are Alternative Design's artwork, writings and designs original?

Alternative Designs, heretofore known as, "The Company," guarantees that all production content is original and completely designed in house for the specific purpose of, "The Purchaser." Who owns the creative product?
Production is retained only for sample promotion by the company and resubmission or redesign, if necessary or required by the purchaser.
Contracted and delivered production media becomes the property of the purchaser and they retain all rights to distribution and marketing of the media.
Published books are copyright and the property of the copyright holder.
Web sites designed by the company are owned and controlled by the owner of the domain. Domain name assigning, registration and hosting can be arranged for the purchaser by the company if not previously maintained.

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Q. Can I copy this web site? Who do I contact?

All the contents of alt-design.com are copyright 2006 by the company.
The web copy and contents of Alternative Designs are copyright 2006 by the company.
Photographs, graphics, and artistic material are the sole property of the company, unless consigned and may not be electronically downloaded, copied, duplicated or transferred without permission of the company.
Domain specific material produced by the company is the property of the domain owner and may not be used without the authorization of the domain owner.
Photos, graphics, JavaScript, Stylesheets and materials not designed and produced by the company are public domain.
Public domain material is not recognized under the rights of the company.
No material may be used, unless noted as public domain, without prior arrangement and consent by post, email, or fax, from a representative of the company.
The Alternative Designs company logo and production media and web site is protected by the conventions of international treaty and U.S. copyright laws. Reproduction without approval is in violation of those laws.

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The WebMaster for the purpose of design consultation, page documentation and use consent is a representative duly authorized by the company. The company owner, Barbara Lyman is the person assigning representation. The site documents may be inspected at the company by contacting the office.

designer@alt-design.com
Fax : 651.604.9343 [USA]

	What are Alternative Design's prices?
	How does the creative proces work?
	How do I get started?
	What should I include when requesting a web or print project?
	Is Alternative Designs design work original?
	Can I copy from this web site?
	Who can I contact about this web site?

	Schedule Deadline:
	Name (Company, Promotion, Domain):
	Focus Description:
	# of Pages (estimate) in web site:
	Design Ideas/Preferences:
	How many items/products on the web site:

	Alternative Designs, heretofore known as, "The Company," guarantees that all production content is original and completely designed in house for the specific purpose of, "The Purchaser." Who owns the creative product?
	Production is retained only for sample promotion by the company and resubmission or redesign, if necessary or required by the purchaser.
	Contracted and delivered production media becomes the property of the purchaser and they retain all rights to distribution and marketing of the media.
	Published books are copyright and the property of the copyright holder.
	Web sites designed by the company are owned and controlled by the owner of the domain. Domain name assigning, registration and hosting can be arranged for the purchaser by the company if not previously maintained.

	All the contents of alt-design.com are copyright 2006 by the company.
	The web copy and contents of Alternative Designs are copyright 2006 by the company.
	Photographs, graphics, and artistic material are the sole property of the company, unless consigned and may not be electronically downloaded, copied, duplicated or transferred without permission of the company.
	Domain specific material produced by the company is the property of the domain owner and may not be used without the authorization of the domain owner.
	Photos, graphics, JavaScript, Stylesheets and materials not designed and produced by the company are public domain.
	Public domain material is not recognized under the rights of the company.
	No material may be used, unless noted as public domain, without prior arrangement and consent by post, email, or fax, from a representative of the company.
	The Alternative Designs company logo and production media and web site is protected by the conventions of international treaty and U.S. copyright laws. Reproduction without approval is in violation of those laws.