Now that we have a general understanding of your creative options out there and some helpful info mixed in from the previous posts, the below summary will help to tie it all together for you.
The Freelancer, are they right for you?
Ideal for: micro – emerging small sized companies that are very budget conscious.
Project types: small, continuous projects with the odd larger project mixed in.
Take me to the post for more details: Freelancers
Is a design company right for you?
Ideal for: Medium and large companies that appreciate value. Companies that have some latitude with their budgets.
Project types: continuous projects small, medium and large with a wide range of creative needs over a variety of platforms.
Take me to the post for more details: Design Companies
Is an ad agency right for you?
Ideal for: Large, established and global companies with big budgets and massive international initiatives.
Project types: Large, complex and sometimes specialized.
Take me to the post for more details: Advertising Agencies
Is speculative work a good idea?
Ideal for: Micro companies and startups with questionable moral compasses.
Project types: Small projects with basic, simple and clear deliverables.
Take me to the post for more details: Speculative Work
Here’s some extra help for choosing the best of your creative options: The Decision Matrix
That wraps up our series about your creative options and understanding the benefits and drawbacks fro each. If you have any questions that may not have been covered, feel free to reach out here.
