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At Scout our primary product is ideas. Like all service organisations our charges are based on the time we invest in a project. Project costs vary depending on our clients’ needs and budgets. We always provide a detailed proposal and estimate for approval before starting. We adhere to our estimates unless project specifications change. Our projects generally progress in three distinct parts: Despite popular misconceptions, good creative work doesn’t often come in a flash of inspiration; usually it comes from lots of trial and error. We usually consider several approaches (concepts), work them through, and try them out. Then we revise them. Our rough concepts can consist of hand-drawn sketches, or more finished computerised drawings presented as printouts or as PDF files. For magazines and brochures, we will generally submit designs of individual pages or spreads. They are adequate to convey what we believe is the best approach to take, taking into consideration the client’s budget, schedule, objectives, and preferences. On the other hand, they are not so well-developed as to have wasted time and effort if we need a course correction. After presentation, we ask for comments. The more objective and specific the client can be, the better we will be able to respond. Comments are our input for revising the rough concepts into a more finished one, which we present at the next stage. From the input at this second presentation meeting, further minor refinements are made as necessary. We also finalise the production timetable, and the scheduling of any additional services (such as photography or illustration). Once the work is complete and to your satisfaction we send the project to production and shortly thereafter you will take delivery.
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