My name is Crystal Devine. I'm a freelance graphic designer specializing in typesetting, book layout and printed material design. I have over thirteen years of industry experience including print and web design. For the past five years I've focused primarily on typesetting, book layout and design. I've typeset over forty-five books, many with extensive illustrations and other art work. I thoroughly enjoy my work and client satisfaction is my top priority. My rates are based on page-count plus artwork and include edits.
See my Portfolio page to view samples of my work.
TOOLS
I use Adobe CS4 and CS5.5 software including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I'm also skilled with QuarkXPress and Dreamweaver.
ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
I'm available to discuss engagements with prospective clients. If my services represent a good fit for a client, I'll provide a project agreement detailing rates, terms, and conditions. Once a project agreement is in place, the client sends formatting specs and manuscript files (MS Word or text) via either e-mail or FTP. For FTP I either provide a site or use the client's repository. In addition to the electronic files, I often receive a marked-up hardcopy. Once the source material is received, I prepare a sample chapter (in PDF format) for preliminary design review. Once the design is approved, the remainder of the book is typeset and submitted for a full content review. Any edits are transmitted via e-mail and incorporated into the final, print-ready version. The print-ready version is delivered in Adobe PDF format along with all raw design files (e.g., InDesign files, fonts, and images). For an additional charge I can work directly with a printer or service bureau. Marked-up hard-copy manuscripts are returned or destroyed. To ensure clarity and an accurate record I prefer project communication via e-mail.
TIMELINE
I typically require two weeks to design a book. A faster turnaround can be arranged, subject to the size and complexity of the project.
PRICING
I take pride in my professionalism, creativity, beating deadlines, and coming in below budget when possible. Since my work requires very few edits, I charge a flat per-page and per-illustration rate. No charge for second round or final edits!
There are two exceptions to the above pricing. First, should there be a significant design change or modifications to source content late in the design process an extra charge may be added. This charge is determined on a case-by-case basis. Second, small projects (i.e., less than 50 pages) will be quoted as a flat rate.
Please contact me for pricing and references.
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