Are you looking for an illustration for yourself, your business or a project, but don't know where to start? Let me guide you through the process of finding the right illustrator, communicating effectively, navigating the service, and getting the product you want. Here I show you how to commission an illustration from a professional illustrator.
✅ Define your objectives to order an illustration:
First of all, be clear about why you need the illustration. Is it to decorate your studio, for your restaurant menu or to strengthen your presence on social networks? Defining these objectives will help you communicate better with the illustrator.
💡 Gather inspiration and references:
Although it is not mandatory, having previous inspiration and references of styles that you like can be very useful. If you have seen projects similar to what you have in mind, share them with the illustrator to convey your preferences.
🕵️♀️ Find the right illustrator:
Explore Google, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter using keywords like "illustrator" and details like your location or the technique you're looking for. Research different portfolios and contact illustrators whose style suits your needs.
💬 Establish clear communication channels:
Limit your communication channels to two to avoid confusion. You can choose between email, WhatsApp or others, but make sure to maintain effective and open communication.
🗓️ Be clear about expectations, schedules and budgets from the beginning:
In your first contact with the illustrator, make it clear what your expectations, timing and budget are. This information is essential for the illustrator to be able to offer you an accurate quote.
🤝 Offer constructive feedback and be open to collaboration:
Collaboration between both parties is essential. Being open to giving and receiving constructive feedback will ensure that the final result is satisfactory for both parties. An illustration is a product that is made with the main ideas of the person who requests the Illustration and the concepts and creativity of the artist.
💵 Negotiate terms, contracts and payment agreements:
Once communication is established and the details of the project are defined, discuss the terms of the contract and the method of payment. It is important to be clear about this before starting.
✏️ Allows iterations and revisions during the creative process:
Maintain flexibility to address changes or challenges that arise during the process. Agree on a limited number of revisions to prevent the project from being unnecessarily prolonged. I try to have two or three adjustments per illustration because if it goes beyond that it means that the objective of the service is not being reached and we must rethink what is happening.
😍 Approve the final illustration:
Before the final delivery, make sure that the illustration meets your expectations and reflects what was agreed in the initial brief. If needed, make final adjustments to ensure your satisfaction. The illustrator must prepare all the deliverables that were agreed upon from the beginning.
👏 Celebrate successful collaboration and illustration delivery:
Thank the illustrator for their work and celebrate the success of the collaboration. Recognizing and valuing each other's efforts is essential to maintaining a positive relationship.
Bring your vision to life through illustration:
Remember that beyond the final result, the important thing is the experience and the process shared with the illustrator. Find the artist that best suits your needs and enjoy this creative process.
Now, go and bring your ideas to life with the help of a talented illustrator! Order an illustration now
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