Concept Reef: What would you want to see?

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I am trying to start a freelance design company for aquarium design. Rather than working solely by myself, I intend to freelance for aquarium stores. They give an idea of what they want the aquarium to look like, and my job would be to design/draw it for them. I am not an architect or structural engineer, so I cannot be there to say what materials should be used(strength). This way I am not liable for any accidents that may occur.

    My logo:
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    Here is an example of what the flier would look like. This would be at the LFS's, maybe on the wall or counter near the register/door.
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    My website:
    Wix.com home4 created by ConceptReef based on Creative Solutions

    My question to people here is, what do you think of it? What would you like to see from this? If there was a similar company available to you through your LFS, would you use it?

    Constructive criticism welcome...
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    What are people's thoughts?
     
  4. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    looks great to me!
     
  5. BlueWaters10

    BlueWaters10 Skunk Shrimp

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    Are you going to build anything or only design? It would be nice to have one of you designs built and put in a lps so people can really see your work!
     
  6. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    I would consider calling it "Freelance Artistic Aquarium Design" or something similar since you will not be building the final version, but instead developing their artistic vision for the builders to use. I think it would clarify your role a little more...
     
  7. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    put in an lps, like a frogspawn? that would be something! ;D
     
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  9. BlueWaters10

    BlueWaters10 Skunk Shrimp

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    Errrr..... I was going for local pet store. I guess I failed.
     
  10. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    Good thought...

    Designs for rock layouts? Coral placement? Equipment setup?

    Are we designing a look for a reef then the person just has to create it from a drawing?

    What kind of $$$ for such designs?
     
  11. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    yay! I'm the first to leave a comment on your website. (I think)
    Nice business idea Sean.
    Best of Luck;)
     
  12. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    I got to take another look at the site and saw portfolios... Would be a good business idea for you to create and have a builder in your company to be able to actually build your designs for real cash paying customers.