THE DESIGN PROCESS
If you are interested in working with Artsy Occasions to design an original invitation for your upcoming event, please fill out the contact form. Here is what to expect from our custom design process.
(1) FIRST CONTACT
When you first make contact with AO, I will gather up some basic information that will help shed some light into your stationery desires. An hour consultation will be scheduled with you.
(2) CONSULTATION
During the consultation, we will discuss the details of your event, your style, and what you are hoping to portray through your invitations/stationery. I encourage you to share any pictures, color swatches, and any ideas you have collected that will help with the design. You will have the opportunity to view samples of my work. It is important for you to be able to see the colors and feel the quality of product I offer. We will establish a style that best suits your needs and you will get to choose your colors, paper, fonts, wording, embellishments, and assembly method. If you are unable to meet in person, we can communicate by phone and/or email.
(3) CONTRACT + DEPOSIT
After the consultation, I will send you a digital mockup invitation and a detailed pricing estimate. If you decide to proceed, a contract and timeline will be created and sent to you. Please see the Rush Order policy if your order is needed within a 4-6 week turnaround. The contract must be signed and returned along with a non-refundable 50% deposit. Upon receipt of your contract and deposit, you are booked for the design and execution of your order. Please note that any design work will not begin until a deposit is received.
(4) DESIGN STAGES + PROOFS
Your invitation ensemble will be created in a series of design stages that will be emailed to you in a digital PDF format. All proofs are done through email unless other arrangements are made. During the 1st Design Stage, I will provide you with 4 different design concepts for your invitation. You will have the opportunity to provide feedback and you will receive one complimentary round of changes. Once the overall look has been established, the 2nd Design Stage begins with designs for your inserts. You will get one complimentary round of changes for your insert designs. During the 3rd Design Stage, I will send you a digital mockup of your invitation ensemble and designs for any envelope printing you have selected (including return address printing and/or guest address printing). Once you are 100% satisfied with the design you have selected, the design work is complete.
(5) APPROVAL + BALANCE DUE
A digital copy of your final invitation ensemble will be provided for review and approval. You will also receive a Design Proof that will include all the specifications of your order and a copy of your invoice with remaining balance due. It is your responsibility to review that every detail is correct, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Once the Design Proof is signed and returned, Artsy Occasions is not responsible for any typographical or design errors overlooked by you and will not incur the cost of reproducing.
(6) PRINT + PRODUCTION
After your signed Design Proof and remaining balance is received, no further changes can be made and your order is scheduled for print and production. Production times vary based on the components of your design and the assembly method you selected. We will inform you when your invitations are complete and schedule a delivery method.
Please review our Policies page for more details on the ordering process.