Pricing + Process
Welcome to 1924us, a branding and design studio with a focus on the early 1900s methods of advertising, design, packaging and visual communication. All of our work is 100% original, drafted and inked by hand on a heavy-toothed grain paper, giving each piece a natural texture. Each design is then rendered by a process of scanning and vectorizing the works into digital application, allowing the designs to be used across an array of platforms.
Our process is intense in its likeness to the branding methodology from the early 20th century; all work is done completely free-handed, giving it a unique and timeless impression that will resonate for decades to come.
Our clients range from small brands to corporations, but we treat everyone the same, ensuring never to prioritize one over another. Our reputation for hard work and integrity in our design comes second only to ensuring that the dialogue between us and you remains open and honest. Our work never lessens; we want to be absolutely certain that it is something you are satisfied with.
Prices shown are in USD
SERVICES
While our pricing information is subject to change, it will never be altered during your project, unless additional items or revisions are requested. Please refer to the following for cost expectations. The amount of revisions for each service varies, due to the amount of time and labour involved. Please refer to the “REVISIONS & RESPONSE” section of this guide for more information.
Below is a selection of the standard design services we offer, as well as the price and parameters of each.
Branding systems
Brand Identity systems are important to the beginning or furthering of any strong brand, they include several elements to help launch your business, or to propel it forward. Our systems are thoughtfully and meticulously crafted to fit your needs.
The best way to start any project is with a cohesive, streamlined brand process. Our studio offers a deep, thorough execution of your branding elements, giving you an easy-to-use system of work that will last you a lifetime. We design brands built for legacy. Modular add-ons available.
The next step up. System 2 builds upon its predecessor and features a more thorough and extensive buildout of the essentials for an effective brand identity. Modular add-ons available.
A fully comprehensive, in-depth study of the brand and its necessary elements, work developed stands the test of time and offers an array of practical applications. This system sees immense brand growth for businesses who implement within the first 12 months.
PROJECT TIMELINES
Because we specialize in a variety of different deliverables, there are a number of factors that affect our delivery time. We average anywhere from 4-6 weeks for completion of a project from the date it commences, with first drafts ready in 2-3 weeks. Should your timeline be more urgent than this, rush orders are also available on inquiry for a rush fee.
We ask that revision requests are made within 3 business days of receipt of the round this helps the brand function effectively. If we do not hear from you for 15 days, project will be cancelled unless otherwise agreed.
REVISIONS & RESPONSE
The amount of iterations allocated for each of our services varies, due to the level of time and work involved, as well as the significance each piece will play in your brand’s identity. As such, it is crucial that when you enter a project with us, any brief given is concrete in its direction. The studio is not responsible for a change in brief or visual direction, business name, and any such changes during a project will incur a revision fee which is $2,000 per iteration round. We wish to be as effective as possible for both you, and others, and quick response time, revision rounds, help streamline the process altogether.
LOGOS: 3 ROUNDS
(FIRST ROUNDS + 2 REVISIONS)
SUB-LOGOS, ICONS, TYPEFACES & PACKAGING: 2 ROUNDS
(FIRST ROUNDS + 1 REVISION)
ILLUSTRATIONS: 2 ROUNDS
(A PENCIL DRAFT IS PRESENTED FIRST)
These revisions carry over to any services within our systems as well. We are always happy to extend beyond the standard amount of revisions offered if necessary, however we do charge an additional fee per extra revision.
PROJECT TERMS & INFORMATION
Please note, we instate a “kill-fee” for any project that starts with us but does not continue for its remainder. This fee can be waived on the basis of unique or extenuating circumstances, but it is reflective of the time, labor and resources put into creating a unique piece(s) for our clients. Should you wish to back out of a project, 50% of the remaining invoice must be paid in order to cancel the project. Should the client wish to return after some time and pay the remainder to receive the deliverables, they have 90 days to do so or all files will be given free-market and put on sale for any future clientele.
We charge half of our invoices up-front before issuance of questionnaire; this must be paid in order to commence the project and is how we have conducted business since the inception of 1924us. For larger scope projects, weekly and monthly payment plan options are also available.
By entering into a project with the studio, the above terms are automatically acknowledged, and agreed to as per the Questionnaire submission.
Thank you for taking the time to look over our work; we sincerely appreciate it! If you have any specific requests that you don’t feel have been addressed above, please reach out with any of your questions, comments, ideas etc.
We are more than happy to talk and help you thrive!