AIGA Professional Practices in Graphic Design

AIGA Professional Practices in Graphic Design is now revised and updated to cover the latest standards in the graphic design business. Designers, their clients, and their professional advisers will find advice on a range of key issues. Each in-depth chapter is written by an industry expert, thoroughly detailing topics such as:

• Professional relationships
• Negotiations
• Fees
• Contracts
• Employee and supplier relations
• Structure and management of a design business
• Managing large projects
• Copyright and trademark issues
• New Technology
• Sales tax
• Safety issues
• Ethical standards

The newly revised "AIGA Standard Form for Design Services" is included, and a complete resources section highlights selected publications, Web sites, and organizations for graphic designers. No designer or design firm should do business without this book.