With the boom of type design education, graphic design studios and freelancers have never been better positioned to add custom type design to their service offerings. But one thing they don’t teach you at design school is how to price and schedule a custom typeface. I have developed a pricing and scheduling template that I use for tracking my projects, whether they are custom or retail, and I’m happy to share it with you.
1. Define the scope.
Use the template to establish the character set and features needed for the typeface.
2. Edit the variables.
Enter your hourly rate, working hours per week, how many masters you’ll need, and your start date.
3. Review totals.
Your template will be updated instantly to reveal the total price and expected completion date.