Comments on: How much should my design cost?

By: sparkyfirepants

sparkyfirepants — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:15:13 +0000

@Yael That’s completely awesome that you found someone in your circle that can help you out. And, your daughter’s drawing is gorgeous. Maybe you can use it somewhere, even as a conceptual jumping off point. Kids have this uncanny ability to simplify things we see as very complex. Besides, there has to be some fun involved.

Now I wish I read Hebrew.

@Mary I love the quote, “The rising tide lifts all boats.” Spending more on local artists is bound to lift you up, too. Not that it’s your motivation, but it’s a pretty cool cycle.

By: Mariska

Mariska — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:12:25 +0000

Hi,
I totally agree with your message. I sell custom designed jewelry with handmade components, all top quality…and I get those who want to buy it at Walmart prices. I don’t buy my components at Walmart, I buy from American Glass artists, or from businesses who support paying their workers a living wage. Yes it boosts the cost of doing business, but I sleep better at night knowing who I really support.
Mariska
(Mary)

By: Yael Brisker

Yael Brisker — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:28:16 +0000

Hi
I’m doing a course with Mark of Heart of Business,and really enjoyed reading this piece as part of our assignment…it gave me a great laugh! I’m a single mom in Israel – my website is in Hebrew, so it won’t mean much to you, but the logo is a drawing by my daughter when she was 4! And ya, after reading this I will definitely schedule a session with a top brand designer who happens to be a parent in my kid’s school.
Thanks!
http://www.metaplim.co.il/yaelbrisker

By: sparkyfirepants

sparkyfirepants — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:34:37 +0000

Kelly, I can’t believe I dropped the ball and didn’t tell you this sooner. Yep, since I revamped the site it’s been pretty damn cool to see.

Before it was sort of this static brochure thing that was nice to refer people to. Now, I’m actually connecting with humans through the blog as well as getting e-mails and calls from people who need my help.

So the human connection thing – HUGE.

I shout about your work whenever I can, because I can actually talk about results.

By: Kelly Parkinson

Kelly Parkinson — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:53:13 +0000

I’m jumping up and down with excitement. First, that you wrote this because I love it and needed to read this today. Second, that your site is converting! Better than it has in 2 YEARS?! And I had something to do with this? There is a major party going on in my lizard brain right now! Yes, lizard is actually eating a cupcake, taking a break from his usual fear-based activities. So exciting! Congratulations!!