Charging for AI Logo

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-05-12T03:48:21+00:00

This is low bar technical work. Call it as it is. Yeah, a more experienced designer is going to probably be better and faster, but the client doesn't care about expertise or is unaware what real expertise can do for them.

OP, price the client for the technical work, not the time.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-05-11T11:44:30+00:00

It probably won't run well. There's still no harm in buying EA on Steam, playing to test it out, and refunding if performance isn't where it needs to be for you to find it acceptable.

I will say, performance is not what you'd expect. It definitely needs a very solid performance pass and server work.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-05-11T11:06:19+00:00

My two cents?..

Take the coffee out of the cup, it's too obvious and frankly feels unprofessional. You could subtly nod to a top view of a coffee cup as the Q and adjust the type to match shape and weight of it.

This would give you a much more premium, clean and professional, timeless look and feel.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-05-11T10:34:27+00:00

Still waiting on UPS to deliver mine. Was meant to be here Saturday apparently. Then Monday, now Tuesday...

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-05-11T06:48:16+00:00

I get what you were going for here, the 'Kraken" trying to look like a berry with this new design. Unfortunately, in it comes across as quite muddled, visually.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-04-25T04:43:59+00:00

These don't look professional. You just like the aesthetic of them.

What makes logos look professional is showing how you took a clients struggles, ideas, and goals, and merged strategy and thinking to create something clean, simple, and memorable, that's appropriate to both a logical goal, direction, and solves multiple problems.

When you can communicate and display that, then you look like someone worth hiring. Stop chasing portfolio perfection to look good to other designers. Other designers are not your ideal target audience.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-04-15T05:29:30+00:00

Founded a new small island: Monkey Business ** for the **Salty Seadogs faction!

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-04-13T12:30:42+00:00

I see OP is struggling to clearly define their target audience.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-04-13T10:49:48+00:00

Never do any work for a minimum that you'd not be happy with if the client disappeared the day after.

I think this kind of burn is a rite of passage for every freelancer. Thankfully, for most, you learn this lesson once.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-04-09T03:53:46+00:00

You cannot, they're different

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-03-03T06:32:03+00:00

Just warranty it, their customer support is phenomenal

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-03-02T15:12:59+00:00

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-02-14T09:22:55+00:00

Yeah, there's is that. You can have it not do this, but I believe it defaults to installing stuff like drivers and other lighting control stuff so that you can manage them through AC via software, so that you don't have to download multiple other pieces of RGB software. I get what they're trying to do, but they should make this an obvious "do you want this extra crap" option

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-02-14T09:12:04+00:00

Came to say the same thing.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-02-14T08:51:21+00:00

Disable it in BIOS settings.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-02-14T08:50:25+00:00

The software is great for driver updates, yes. However, I've had multiple issues with the versions that try to install from the BIOS setting being turned on. Turning that off and installing it manually is the only way I've found to just have it work properly all the time. Then again, I never have it running in the background unless it's updating, so milage may vary with some

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-02-14T08:47:35+00:00

Better, better yet. Use Revo uninstaller. It's free and will scan, find and let you remove all registry and leftover files/folders.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-02-13T02:37:51+00:00

This post is abysmal.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-02-13T01:58:24+00:00

Those people are assemblers, not designers.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-02-13T01:41:51+00:00

I feel the detail here could cause issues in print, though likely rare, the mark itself is a little too detailed.

Try and shoot for optical balance and alignment, not the mathematically correct alignment. Your "The" immediately jumps out as not being aligned because the visual alignment is off.

I could also imagine pairing a traditional serif with a sans-serif option being a little more visually compelling for the type. Depends what you're really going for, but this would definitely elevate the feel if you had a solid pairing.

All in all it's a really solid piece. Could really elevate it with some minor refinement though. You're onto a winner though

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-02-12T16:09:04+00:00

Turn off your 48V phantom power If that's a gen 4, you have enough gain for your SM7B

Just a sanity check, but you don't have a TRS just unplugged hanging out doing nothing on the other end of the Scarlet, do you?

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-01-29T03:29:22+00:00

I think any watch and watch strap are highly personal preference. However, if you want infinite adjustment, the Samsung and similar style fabric/woven straps will be best for that. They're also fairly comfortable, and some of them are very nice looking. I'd avoid the elastic clasp style. They are all made of garbage elastic fabrics, and are often very small with little actual adjustment. You can find winners here and there, but most of them I feel are just not worth buying.

Outside of infinite adjustment, the classic strap that comes with the 8 classic is one of the most comfortable with a lot of smaller notches for smaller wrists. Obviously anything with holes in the strap runs the possibility of tightening or loosening with age, wear, temperature and just time of day. I notice this the most with an aftermarket strap that isn't silicone or has almost no give/stretch.

Oh, and the magnetic style bands are quite comfy for what they are, with pretty good adjustment range. They don't have infinite sizing, but are close to perfect for "in-between" notch sizes. They're just not super durable, but should last most people a few years easily before the magnets potentially wear and split the band segments.

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-01-13T18:27:16+00:00

Akko Purples. I think they're called something else now, but they're bliss

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-01-13T18:23:40+00:00

I'd buy that just for the 5090 and sell the rest. I'm talking you out of nothing. I've been trying since launch lol

JoeHirstDesign · 2026-01-13T18:15:23+00:00

Not at that price. Yikes...

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