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FAQs
What is a freelance graphic designer?
A graphic designer is a professional who creates a visual representation of an idea or concept.
A freelance graphic designer provides such services on a project-by-project basis.
What types of design do you do?
LP-Design offers many different graphic design services for print and/or web: some are listed here on our What We Offer page.
As well as commercial works in our portfolio, you can see some of Linda's art here in her Personal Gallery.
Alternatively, if you have a project in mind, please contact us anytime to see if we're able to help you out with it.
Do you also design websites?
Website design to some extent is part of the service we provide.
We are able to design basic websites that have no need for complex programming.
We can also design the basic visual components of a website, which an appointed web programmer can then add functionality to.
In many cases we can also make changes to (especially content and graphic-wise, or to the basic visual components of) existing websites; in which case your FTP details will be required.
Do you provide domain registration and web hosting?
If you require a website, you will need to register a domain name and organise hosting prior to the design phase with LP-Design.
This way you will be sure to have full control over both these things; meaning that management (updates, payments etc) can directly be made by you.
Although we do not personally offer hosting, we like our web host so much (Kangaweb Technologies) that we simply recommend it for all our clients who are in need of this service.
This is because we can attest to the fact that this host offers a lot more flexibility, features and reliability than others in its affordable price range.
What is your privacy policy?
Any personal information that you may share with LP-Design, including email addresses and FTP details, is kept absolutely private and will never be sold or shared with any other company or agency.

banner
A graphic used for advertising or PR/notice purposes. Usually refers to a banner ad on websites.
bleed
The extension of a design (commonly 1/8", 3mm or 5mm) allowing a buffer for printers to trim/cut an artwork.
CMYK
The four process colours for print: C (Cyan), M (Magenta), Y (Yellow) and K (Black)
DPI
Dots Per Inch; refers to resolution (e.g. 72dpi for web resolution, 300dpi for print).
freelance
Appointed on a project-by-project basis.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol; allows the quick sending of files from one server or computer to another.
FTP details
A unique set of details (FTP address, username and password) which grants access for uploading files directly to a server.
graphic design
The practice or profession of creating visual representation of an idea or concept.
image manipulation
Digital alteration of a graphic (usually a photo).
logo (logotype)
A symbol, mark, or identifying name or graphic.
PMS
Pantone Matching System; a standard colour-matching set of swatches commonly used with logos and spot colours.
raster
A 'bitmapped' graphic made of pixels that has set dimensions (which loses resolution if you enlarge it).
resolution
a. The crispness or fineness of detail in an image.
b. The maximum number of pixels that can be displayed on a monitor (WxH), e.g. 1024x768.
RGB
Defines a colour for web/screen: R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue)
stroke
A line (esp. around a graphic).
thumbnail
A small version of a graphic.
vector
A completely resizeable graphic drawn in shapes and lines (paths).
web template
A graphic base for a website, designed in a graphics editor, and then split into HTML. A web programmer then adds back-end scripting to make the website functional; in preparation for the content (text and other images) to be integrated.
white space
An area in a design where there is no text or graphics. Also called ' negative space'.



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