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STUDIO WORK

Studio work is a process where you and Rio design a custom graphic together over the course of a few weeks.

Clients have used studio work to:

  • Clarify and simplify their message into a single visual

  • Give information back to the community in a joyful, accessible graphic

  • Share the feeling - not just the numbers - with funders, board members, participants, and community members

How studio work… works

Studio work includes:

  1. Kickoff design session where we create a sketch of the graphic together and make all major decisions about imagery

  2. Client sends exact text to Rio

  3. Draft for client review

  4. Feedback call 

  5. Final graphic shared as a high-resolution file

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How to work together

Step 1: Email me

Want a gold star, thumbs up, or 10 points? Please include:

  • Project details

  • Project deadlines

It’s ok if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for at this point. Most people don’t! I’ll point you in the right direction in Step 2. ➡️

Step 2: Schedule a call

60 minutes preferred so we can figure out if it’s a good fit. We’ll cover:

  • What you’re looking for

  • How Rio works, samples from other clients, and suggestions for how she can support your project

  • Whether this is a good fit and, if so, next steps

Step 3: Proposal

Projects are not confirmed until you’ve either accepted a proposal or initiated contracting on your end. Rio’s proposal will include:

  • Scope of Work

  • Timeline

  • Budget

  • Discount options & policies

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Studio Work Pricing

  • Studio pieces start at $2,160 and can go upwards of $5,000.

  • The final cost depends on the complexity of the graphic, amount of synthesis required, and amount of feedback.

  • Rio always provides a proposal with a scope, budget, and applicable discounts.

  • Check out Rio’s discounts policy for more information.

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