By Archie Villeda
With the access of technology and special tools ever increasing in this day and age, many people fall into the trap of foregoing the need to hire a specialist or a professional. This is ever increasing in our world of cellphone apps and online site-building services.
Our team of designers all have a story or two about a client that came to us with a drawing done by a family member or a site designed on Microsoft word. While those efforts are appreciated and necessary in the collaboration process. – we would like to shed some light on five essential reasons for hiring a professional designer.
Time
If you are a business owner you know how essential time can be.
You know that time is money and vice-versa. As Celia said in the video don’t be overcome by your sense of being a DYI-est and try to do it yourself.
Lack of training and chasing tutorials will always end up costing more stress, time and money in the long run.
Money
Instead of wasting your time on a site/logo/layout/video that may or may not be effective, we recommend you shop around.
You’re going to find that hiring an experienced and professional designer will give you more bang for you buck.
Great designers practice the best cost-effective way to finalize a design using the latest software, that printers and web hosts will not have an issue with.
Peace of Mind
Not having issues with your design needs means you have more mental energy and focus to put towards your business.
You can rest assured when hiring a professional designer because any changes or maintenance that your site or design may need later will be handled by someone who has experience in dealing with even the tiniest of details.
No need for fixing complex code or worrying about printing the wrong color – When you hire a professional designer, you get it done right the first time.
Better Quality
A professional designer will always want to put the best foot forward for both the client and themselves.
That’s where quality control comes in. Being provided with all the right files and file types is essential in our current world of mass media. Some sites and software require specifics and having a professional designer to walk you through that process is invaluable.
The final design will also demonstrate the quality of the collaboration process between client and designer and the years of training under the designer’s belt.
Unique/Brand/Specific
Hiring a designer is on par with hiring an artist. You are hiring a unique individual that pays attention to the small details.
In order to stand out in the marketplace a professional designer will assist you in distilling all your ideas into their most simplest and clearest forms.
A designer will come to you with ideas until both you and the designer see your vision coming to life. You’re unleashing a business oriented artistic vision on the world with the design you and your designer come up with. Remember – every curve, every letter, and every shade of color count.
Your professional designer should be there to help you make the right choices and best reflect your company and vision.
Conclusion
By investing in your website and marketing material you demonstrate to your client that you understand the need for a professional attitude towards business. The last thing you want to transmit is a lack of knowledge in your area and a poorly designed website can sure send the wrong message. Make the smart choice and go with a professional.
