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What kind of graphic design services does Bulb Graphics offer?

We specialize in publication designs like programs, reports, magazines, and brochures. We also create other marketing collateral—posters, ads, fact sheets, e-learning elements, logos, and graphics that are optimized for social media. In fact, if you bring us your idea, we’ll do our best to transform it into the thought-provoking, promotional piece you envision with a focus on making sure your visual brand is cohesive. We do not offer website design or coding as a service.

Visit the Services page to see a more detailed list of our services.

How do you charge?

Bulb Graphics charges by the hour.

How did you come up with your hourly rate?

Our pricing is based on a general formula (hourly rate x average number of hours of creative labor) in conjunction with consideration of common pricing and ethical guidelines as outlined in the latest edition of the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines and Salary.com. Creative labor includes but is not limited to project meetings, concept development or tweaking, image manipulation, text formatting, revisions requested by the client, layout, and design, design review, print research, color matching and selection, file packaging and delivery, and file rendering.

How long have you been doing design?

Twenty-seven years. Joey Johnson, the woman behind Bulb Graphics, started selling graphic services in 1996 when she was still a student in art school. She officially started the company in 1998. This year will mark 27 years of service.

What is your educational background?

Joey earned her Associate’s in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Atlanta in 1998. She also trained in Film and Video Production at Georgia State University.

How does the design process work?

The design process has roughly 10 steps that are divided into the pre-design phase, the design phase, the proofing phase, and the finalization phase. Learn more about the design process.

How do revisions work?

BG offers three editorial rounds per project design. Clients can request additional rounds at the standard hourly base rate. One email containing edits is considered one round. You can request as many as ten revisions in one email/round of edits.

Do you build websites or code?

No. Our wheelhouse is traditional graphic design.

Why is branding important?

A visual brand is a big part of your marketing strategy. It’s important because it’s made up of all the visual elements (colors, fonts, and images) you use to represent your business. It reflects your vision and mission and helps to streamline marketing in a way that a fragmented visual identity cannot. It also highlights your professionalism and helps clients to recognize and remember your business.
Read more on the importance of a strong visual brand and take The Visual Brand Challenge to check the health of your visual brand.

What file formats will you provide my design in?

We provide your final files in one or more of the following formats based on client specifications and how the final files will be reproduced or distributed:

  • PDF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • AI
  • EPS
  • PNG
  • SVG
  • Native

How do you send final projects?

1KB -12MB: Compressed in a zip file and sent via email unless otherwise specified.

Over 10MB: Zip file sent via WeTransfer.com. We can also send via other platforms based on the client’s instructions.

Do you do any last-minute designs or quick-turnaround jobs?

Yes! Rush jobs are our specialty.

Standard Rate

For standard rate projects, we ask for 3 business days after your start date (the date your deposit of 50% of your total estimated cost has been paid and your supporting files and creative instructions have been submitted) at our base hourly rate.

Rush Rate

Priority projects that are requested within 24 hours or less are quoted at a special rush rate of 50%-100% of the standard rate.

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You can pick our brains using the little orange chat box at the bottom right of your screen.

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Roswieta Glass
Roswieta Glass
December 4, 2022.
Bulb Graphics is at the top of their game! After years of experience with the highest quality of service we applaud the never ending excellence of Bulb Graphics. This company has the ability to manifest thoughts in brillant ways, far above the ask. Everytime, we are amazed at the outcome of our projects, they are clean and always professionally trendy! Bulb Graphics, LLC is for sure, the best in the business! Rose M. Glass Business Woman
Audrey Galex
Audrey Galex
December 2, 2022.
Joey Johnson’s warmth and creativity shine through in every project she touches. She brings a sensibility of wonder and joy to all of her endeavors, from her eye-catching craft projects for kids to her up-cycled and recycled fabric projects. She is flexible and professional and a joy to work with. I look forward to seeing how she will next put her talents to use in the future!
Christina Evans
Christina Evans
November 30, 2022.
Joey at Bulb Graphics is a pleasure to work with! Her graphics are beautiful, her turnaround time is stellar, and her products are high quality. It is amazing how she brings our ideas to life through her graphics. We are very pleased with her work and she is our graphic designer of choice for the foreseeable future! I highly recommend! You will not be disappointed.
Adrienne Montgomery
Adrienne Montgomery
November 30, 2022.
Joey is so resourceful and creative. She listened to my ideas and created an impressive logo for my business. She's thoughtful and professional. Timely and innovative and such a pleasure to work with.
Foodlove with Anna
Foodlove with Anna
November 30, 2022.
I needed a design for my catering business logo and all I can say is wow! The design is more beautiful than I could ever imagine. The finished product was completed in less time than I anticipated and the price was more than reasonable for the work. The logo they created capture the essence of my brand perfectly. I will definitely use them again and I’d recommend their services to anyone needing designs.
Monica McGhie
Monica McGhie
November 29, 2022.
I found Joey online and have been working with her for over a year. She is creative, fast, and reliable. Her files are clean and technical, and she fully understands the needs of her customers. She takes feedback well and is an absolute pleasure to work with. I can't recommend her more highly.
Coleen Stanley
Coleen Stanley
November 29, 2022.
I met Joey in 2015 on a project for a government client. She was honestly the best graphic designer that I had ever worked with - extremely creative, professional, and manages to deliver before deadlines every time. Since then, I have commissioned her for every project that I have been in need of graphic design services - branding, logos, eBooks, etc. She always nails my vision and I am so grateful to have crossed paths with such a talented and creative mind!
M. Mitchell
M. Mitchell
November 29, 2022.
I have had the pleasure of doing business with this company for a couple of years. They are Talented, Professional & Efficient. Highly recommended.
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It’s easy. Like “3 steps” easy. 1. Contact us with your request. 2. Your designer will reach out to you, then send your quote. 3. Pay a deposit of half your total estimated cost and that’s it. Download the What to Expect During the Design Process infographic to see what to expect from there.

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