Our packages include unlimited revisions. However, revisions that result from an incorrect or incomplete brief will incur extra charges. The same goes if you decide to change the direction/concept of the cover after we already started working on the cover.
Also, any changes requested AFTER the front cover has been approved and we started preparing high-res file and/or paperback - will be charged additionally.
Also, any changes requested AFTER the front cover has been approved and we started preparing high-res file and/or paperback - will be charged additionally.
Revisions/changes on the cover art AFTER you approve the final cover:
When you approve the final front cover art, please make sure you are 100% certain that no other changes are needed.
Changing the art elements on the cover after you approved the cover art (or after we deliver the final files) is possible, but (significant) additional charges apply, starting from $100.
Making any kind of change on the art after you approve the design means that we have to:
- go into art layers
- strip all effects from the art
- make the requested change ( sometimes on several layers/items)
- re-apply all effects over the art
- revise all the files already finalized /delivered, using the new art.
This is at least a 2 hour job, but can take more time than that, depending on the scope of the change ( whether we need to search for new stock if you want to change the MC, does moving a certain items mean we need to rearrange/change other items as well to accommodate new composition etc.). Therefore, we can't offer a fixed rate for those kinds of revisions. But any change that requires editing the art, no matter how small, will be charged a minimum of $100.
Revisions that result from an incorrect or incomplete brief:
A correctly completed brief decreases unnecessary revisions, saving you time and money. Revision requests arising from missing, inconsistent or wrong information you provided on the brief will incur extra charges, starting from $50, because designer wasted several hours of work based on guidelines there were wrong.
For example: If you want the MC’s back facing the reader, please say so. If you don’t, the designer will conclude the direction doesn't matter and choose the pose himself. At this point, saying “I forgot to mention that the MC should have her back to the reader” would require the designer to find a new model/pose, and incur extra revision charges.
Revisions requested because you changed your mind
If you requested a certain color scheme and then decided on a different one, or if you chose a particular model and then want a different one after the initial proposal/concept is created, you will be charged extra. If we provided a mock-up for the MC pose/composition which you approved, and then, when we created a high-resolution proposal, you changed your mind, you will be charged extra. These additional fees start at $50 for a color change, and up to $100 for a more major changes like switching to a different model.
New concept request
We provided the concept based on the brief you filled out but then, after seeing the proposal you decide you want to change the concept completely ( e.g. we have been working on "people cover" and you decide to switch to "symbol cover."). In those cases, a $200 "kill fee" will be requested. This means you will have to pay for the work done if you want us to scrap the design. After the kill fee has been paid, the previous design will be scrapped, and we will start from the beginning. The new design will be charged under standard rates, of course.
Kill Fee: Canceling the project
If you don't like our design style and don't want to work on revisions at all, and you want to cancel the project after seeing the 1st draft, you won't be charged. It is our policy that a client shouldn't pay for the product she/he doesn't like or won't use.
However, this applies only if you decide to cancel after seeing the 1st draft (no revisions are done on it). If you ask for revisions and decide to cancel mid-project after we provided the revised file, you will be charged a $200 kill fee for the time spent.
When you approve the final front cover art, please make sure you are 100% certain that no other changes are needed.
Changing the art elements on the cover after you approved the cover art (or after we deliver the final files) is possible, but (significant) additional charges apply, starting from $100.
Making any kind of change on the art after you approve the design means that we have to:
- go into art layers
- strip all effects from the art
- make the requested change ( sometimes on several layers/items)
- re-apply all effects over the art
- revise all the files already finalized /delivered, using the new art.
This is at least a 2 hour job, but can take more time than that, depending on the scope of the change ( whether we need to search for new stock if you want to change the MC, does moving a certain items mean we need to rearrange/change other items as well to accommodate new composition etc.). Therefore, we can't offer a fixed rate for those kinds of revisions. But any change that requires editing the art, no matter how small, will be charged a minimum of $100.
Revisions that result from an incorrect or incomplete brief:
A correctly completed brief decreases unnecessary revisions, saving you time and money. Revision requests arising from missing, inconsistent or wrong information you provided on the brief will incur extra charges, starting from $50, because designer wasted several hours of work based on guidelines there were wrong.
For example: If you want the MC’s back facing the reader, please say so. If you don’t, the designer will conclude the direction doesn't matter and choose the pose himself. At this point, saying “I forgot to mention that the MC should have her back to the reader” would require the designer to find a new model/pose, and incur extra revision charges.
Revisions requested because you changed your mind
If you requested a certain color scheme and then decided on a different one, or if you chose a particular model and then want a different one after the initial proposal/concept is created, you will be charged extra. If we provided a mock-up for the MC pose/composition which you approved, and then, when we created a high-resolution proposal, you changed your mind, you will be charged extra. These additional fees start at $50 for a color change, and up to $100 for a more major changes like switching to a different model.
New concept request
We provided the concept based on the brief you filled out but then, after seeing the proposal you decide you want to change the concept completely ( e.g. we have been working on "people cover" and you decide to switch to "symbol cover."). In those cases, a $200 "kill fee" will be requested. This means you will have to pay for the work done if you want us to scrap the design. After the kill fee has been paid, the previous design will be scrapped, and we will start from the beginning. The new design will be charged under standard rates, of course.
Kill Fee: Canceling the project
If you don't like our design style and don't want to work on revisions at all, and you want to cancel the project after seeing the 1st draft, you won't be charged. It is our policy that a client shouldn't pay for the product she/he doesn't like or won't use.
However, this applies only if you decide to cancel after seeing the 1st draft (no revisions are done on it). If you ask for revisions and decide to cancel mid-project after we provided the revised file, you will be charged a $200 kill fee for the time spent.
