Fixed quoteConfirmed
The agreement is visible.
The brief becomes a written project before the first payment is requested.
- Deliverables listed
- Concepts and revisions stated
- Price and schedule confirmed
How ideahits works
From a free brief to final files, with every decision made clear.
Post what you need. We define the scope, quote the project, carry the design process, and deliver the approved result. You always know what is happening, what is due, and what comes next.
- Fixed quote before work
- Revisions defined upfront
- Typical delivery in 4-8 days
Project IH-2048Close Out identity
In progressProject activity01 / 13
YouYouFree brief submittedNow
You / Brief
Free brief submitted
Goals, audience, deadline, references, and existing files received.
60% depositPending
Final 40%Locked
Final filesLocked
01 Brief02 Scope03 Reserve04 Create05 Approve06 Launch01 Brief02 Scope03 Reserve04 Create05 Approve06 Launch
CLARITY AT EVERY HANDOFF
Built with total clarity at every step.
The project changes state in a deliberate sequence. At each point, you can see what has been agreed, what needs your input, and what happens next.
01Defined02Visible03Released
Project activityConfirmed
The work never disappears.
Every important handoff has an owner, a status, and a clear next action.
- Designer assigned
- Quality check recorded
- Feedback becomes revisions
Delivery manifestConfirmed
Approval controls the release.
The commercial close and final file delivery happen in a deliberate order.
- Final design approved
- Remaining 40% completed
- Files and ownership released
One project, six clear stages
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Start without pressure
Share your vision.
Tell us what you are launching, who it is for, where the design will appear, and when you need it. Add references or existing brand files if they help. There is no payment just to submit the brief.
- You
- Share the goal, audience, deadline, and useful references.
- ideahits
- Read the context, identify gaps, and ask only the questions that affect the work.
- Output
- A useful brief ready to scope
New project briefBrand identity for a neighbourhood coffee company
ServiceLogo and brand identity
Main goalFeel established before the first location opens
LaunchRetailPackaging
Freeto submit
The full process
Six stages, with a useful result at every handoff.
Start without pressure
Share your vision.
Tell us what you are launching, who it is for, where the design will appear, and when you need it. Add references or existing brand files if they help. There is no payment just to submit the brief.
A useful brief ready to scopeKnow the deal first
Guaranteed fixed quote.
Before design starts, you receive a written quote that defines the service, deliverables, concepts, revision rounds, file formats, price, and expected schedule. You can review it before reserving the project.
A fixed quote with no surprise hourly bill60% to begin
Lock in your schedule.
Once the scope is approved, the 60% deposit secures the project in the schedule. We organise the brief, match the right designer, and establish the creative direction before concepts are developed.
A confirmed project in productionDesign and refine
Design & refinement.
Concepts are created around the agreed audience, use cases, and creative direction. You can respond in plain language. We apply the revision rounds in your quote and quality-check the work before asking for approval.
An approved final design40% at approval
Final review & approval.
You approve the finished design before the last payment is due. The final 40% completes the project balance and unlocks the source files, production files, and ownership deliverables listed in the quote.
Final files cleared for releaseFiles made useful
Vector master handoff.
You receive the approved exports and agreed source files for the relevant web, social, print, packaging, or launch uses. Brand assets can be kept together in Brand Vault so the next project starts with the right materials.
A launch-ready result owned by your businessPAYMENT MILESTONES
Simple two-stage payment model.
You do not pay the entire project total before seeing the work. The first payment starts the project; the second follows final design approval.
Example fixed project$760Illustrative total. Your actual scope and fixed quote are confirmed before payment.
$456 upfront
Reserves the project, confirms capacity, and begins the agreed design work.$304 after final approval
Completes the balance before source files and ownership deliverables are released.Brief60% starts workDesign and revisions40% unlocks files
COLLABORATIVE ROLES
Clear ownership at every phase.
You bring the business knowledge. ideahits translates it into design. The written agreement keeps expectations and decisions aligned.
You
Bring the business context.
- The goal and intended audience
- Accurate copy and product information
- References and existing brand assets
- One consolidated feedback response
- Final approval from the decision-maker
ideahits
Carry the creative responsibility.
- Brief review and project definition
- Creative direction and custom design
- Clear presentation of the work
- Revisions and quality control
- Organised final-file preparation
The agreement
Keep the work predictable.
- Fixed scope and quote before work
- Concept and revision counts in writing
- Confirmed timeline and deliverables
- 60% upfront and 40% at approval
- Ownership deliverables released at completion
PROJECT TIMELINE
Typical delivery in 4 to 8 days.
The written quote confirms the actual schedule. Larger scopes, slow feedback, missing content, or new deliverables can extend the timeline.
Post your brief freeBrief and scope
We review the request, clarify what matters, and confirm the quote.
First direction
The initial concepts or core creative route are prepared for review.
Feedback and refinement
Your consolidated notes are applied within the agreed revision rounds.
Approval and handoff
Final approval, balance payment, file checks, and organised delivery.
FINAL DELIVERABLES
Production-ready vector assets.
Final handoff
Prepared around the scope
- Approved high-resolution exports
- Vector or editable files where included
- Web, social, print, or production formats
- Logo variations and supporting assets in scope
- Ownership deliverables after final payment
- Brand Vault continuity for future work
Before you post the brief
The questions that usually matter before a project begins.
More service-specific details are confirmed in your written quote, where the scope, concepts, revisions, timing, and files are made explicit.
01Does posting a brief commit me to the project?
No. Posting the brief is free. We review it and prepare the scope, fixed quote, and expected schedule before you decide whether to reserve the project.
02When do I pay the 60% deposit?
Only after you have reviewed and approved the written scope and fixed quote. The 60% payment reserves the project and allows design work to begin.
03When is the final 40% due?
The remaining 40% is due after final design approval and before source files, production files, and ownership deliverables are released.
04How many concepts and revisions are included?
The exact number depends on the service or package. Your quote states the concept count and included revision rounds before work starts, so both sides know the boundaries.
05What if I do not have a polished brief?
Notes, links, rough ideas, and examples are enough to begin. We organise the useful information and ask for any missing detail that would materially affect the design.
06What happens if the scope changes?
Small refinements within the agreed direction use the revision rounds in your quote. New deliverables or a materially different direction are scoped and priced separately before that extra work begins.
Start with what you know
Tell us what needs to be designed. We will make the next step clear.
Free brief submission. Fixed quote before work. 60% to begin and 40% after final approval.
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