Christian Houda

For Logo Design: What brands do you love the look of?

For Brand Development: What kind of emotion do you want to convey with your brand. What statement do you want it to make?

Ansel Adams once said that "the key to a great photograph is knowing where to stand". Im not sure I can answer it better than that.
Aside from the technical things like exposure and focal distance, I think finding the great light, perspective, composition are the keys to a great photograph.

My creative process starts with a conversation with the client about the scope of the project. I enjoy getting to know the client and their style. What they like and what they do not. From there I start making decisions and usually can begin to see the end result rather quickly. From there I will be able to gather designs and collection of design directions and through a series of revisions from the client I can arrive at a design / product that the client will love.

I have a contract that will outline the specifics of the project that I will need signed. Once the contract is signed I will need a deposit that has been agreed to in the contract. Both the contract and deposit are done digitally and are very easy and quick to complete.

I love creating products for clients that go on to live in the market place. As a former brick and mortar business owner, I know first hand how having a superior, professional looking product directly influences the ability to achieve business and personal goals. I am passionate about delivering a superior level of product to clients, and watching the success of their businesses as a result of my work. It is incredibly rewarding job and I can't see myself doing anything else.

When I began to do freelance work and realized there was a way for me to create a live / work balance. Through the years I was able to slowly move away from the day job and focus on doing freelance full time.

I believe I have a unique set of skills which allow me to stand out from the crowd. Aside from a tool kit which includes Graphic Design, Print Design, Web Design, and Photography, I have experience as a multi location business owner. I am well versed in the challenges that being a business owner entails from financial, to staffing, to effective marketing. I use this collection of experience to deliver a product that fits the clients needs in the most cost effective and efficient way ensuring they have what they need to create a successful business.