As an independent web and graphic design consultant, I am frequently provided with RFP’s (Requests for Proposals) to provide design and visual branding services. These often are accompanied by requests for printing or web design, development and programming. For the most part, I decline to provide a proposal back to the one who sent the RFP, as seen in some of the cons listed below. However, I do feel the RFP process is important in organizing a web or print project budget, initial project scope, and any deliverables up front in order to get a ballpark estimate. Read more