how we work

// how tomucs works

:what?

tomu creative services covers all aspects of the creative design process for producing print and new media.

This includes:

initiating and managing projects, teams and budgets;
commissioning design, artwork and photography;
negotiating with external suppliers;
creative concept work;
plus graphic and web design and over six years experience of design,
brand & publication management,

This means clients can stay hands-on, but with less stress and less to do.

Illustration is more straightforward

who?

"Tomucs" is normally me, Tom U; but design projects can involve other designers, freelancers, agencies, photographers, repro, print buyers and printers.

:how?

Generally an e-mail leads to a meeting which leads to a invitation from the client from which tomucs will build a tender. We then create a schedule and contract to fit the job. This would incorporate visuals, proofs, sign-off, copy dates, delivery details, etcetera.

:when?

Time depends on the spend of the above process from a single illustration or a large print or web project. However, if you need something tomorrow - tomucs can accomodate, and do the schedule afterwards.

:costs?

Fees vary according to the demands of individual commissions.
For project work we arrange an agreed fee in advance with the client.
For smaller jobs or hourly work we charge by the hour (between £20 and £50). All fees are based on an hourly projection not the size of the budget.
This is fairer to all our clients. We try to offer discounted rates to non-profit clients.

:hmmmmiddlemen?

Often design managers exist as an interface to prevent the common confusions between clients and designers ....and printers and photographers and authors and marketers and delivery men and their mum. This can be highly beneficial; the service we provide is about facilitating and interpreting and making jobs easier.
As a consultancy we are merely visionary, and friendly.

:copyright?

For artistic work tomucs sells you the copyright for a specified use only. If you wish to use the work for varied purposes this needs to be specified at the outset.
This may have an impact on the fee. Also - if you need to make further use of earlier artwork you need to contact us again. With design management commissions
copyright concerns are more complex.
More detail is set out in the contract.