Pro’s and con’s of a retainer
Design retainers are becoming increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes.
A design retainer is an agreement between a business and a design agency or freelancer where the business pays a fixed fee for a set number of design hours per month. In this blog post, we will outline the pros and cons of design retainers and how Humid Studio can help you with your design needs.
Pros of Design Retainers:
Cost-effective: One of the significant advantages of design retainers is that they offer a cost-effective way to access professional design services. By paying a fixed monthly fee, you can budget for your design expenses and avoid unexpected costs.
Priority Service: Clients on a design retainer will typically receive priority service from the design agency. This means that your projects will be given priority over other clients, and you will receive faster turnaround times.
Consistency: With a design retainer, you can maintain consistency in your brand image and visual identity. By working with the same design agency over time, you can ensure that all your design materials are cohesive and reflect your brand's personality.
Flexibility: Design retainers offer flexibility in terms of the type of design services you can access. Whether you need a new logo, website design, or marketing materials, a design retainer can provide you with the necessary design services as per your requirement.
Cons of Design Retainers:
Commitment: A design retainer requires a long-term commitment to the design agency, typically for a minimum of three months or more. This may not be ideal for businesses that require design services on an ad-hoc basis.
Limited design hours: Depending on the size of your business and your design needs, the number of design hours included in a design retainer may not be sufficient. This may result in additional charges for any extra hours.
Scope limitation: With a design retainer, there is a limited scope of work included within the monthly fee. Any work outside of the scope may result in additional charges.
We flex with you
At Humid Studio, we offer design retainers that provide our clients with access to our professional design services at a fixed monthly cost. Our design retainers are flexible and customisable, allowing you to choose the number of hours per month and the type of design services you need.
Our team can help you with a wide range of design services, including logo design, website design, social media graphics, packaging design, and more. With our design retainer, you can be assured of consistent and high-quality design services that reflect your brand’s personality and values.
In conclusion, a design retainer can be a cost-effective and efficient way to access professional design services for your business. However, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons before making a long-term commitment. If you're interested in a design retainer, Humid Studio can help. Contact us today to learn more about our design services and how we can help your business succeed.