Always Use Graphic Design Contracts

Create and Use Contracts in Your Freelance Design Business

The use of graphic design contracts should be non-negotiable in your freelance business - no matter who the client is or how big (or small) your business or the specific design job.

• Why and How to Create Graphic Design Contracts
  Here are three key parts of a contract and what goes in them.

• Sample Graphic Design Contracts
  No need to reinvent the wheel. Use these contract examples to help you create your own.

• How to Use Graphic Design Contracts to Insure You Get Paid
  Deposits help you and the client but the terms should be spelled out in the contract.

• Another Way to Use Graphic Design Contracts to Insure You Get Paid
  Kill fees can work in conjunction with a deposit so that you are fairly compensated when a job is cancelled - but it has to be in the contract.