Indigo Design Studios

When we're first approached about a project there are a few points that always come up..........
like, how much time does it take, who is going to control the design, how does the process work?

Generally, this is the way a project is 'realized':
- We recieve a phone call (patron, designer, architect, contractor, retail outlet, etc.).
- An appointment is made to meet with the 'end user' and/or the 'end users' agent to discuss their concept. We don't charge for an
initial consultation.
- Regarding design elements: we'll make your design, you can collaborate with us, or you can let us handle the entire process.
- Drawings are rendered and a second meeting takes place. The patron (end-user) makes suggestions/changes as to likes and
dislikes.
- If the client is more comfortable with seeing an example of the finished work, we'll construct a small scale ceramic model of their
idea and schedule a third meeting.
- The model is presented for review and other changes can be made from this point.
- Delivery schedule and payment schedules (for mulitple or long term projects) are set and agreed upon by all parties before we
begin fabrication.
- Shop time is slotted and we move ahead with full production.

Once production begins, we can make changes to the original plan, but that does entail additional fees to make new parts. It also
changes the finish date as 'the process' is what it is............we can't change the time it takes to re fabricate the parts or for the
additional drying time.

What you see here, is the way every project begins: two hands and a 'pug' of clay. It's important to bare in mind that original,
custom work is not done over night. You can 'want/demand' it sooner, but, no amount of friendhip, no amount of extra money and
certainly, no amount of duress will get it done any quicker than the process will allow. It's important to understand, before you make
a deposit, that this is the way it is. Some patience is required.
Most projects are completed within 6 to 12 weeks from the final approval of the plans. Time frames for larger murals and projects
with multiple pieces will be promptly defined after the first meeting.