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GRAPHIC DESIGN PROPOSAL
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROPOSAL
A proposal from Northwind Studio outlining the graphic design engagement, concept directions, revisions, and production-ready deliverables.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROPOSAL
This proposal outlines the design engagement Northwind Studio will run for Acme Co. The approach starts with a close read of your creative brief, moves into three distinct concept directions, and closes with two structured rounds of revisions on the chosen direction before production-ready files are handed off.
CONCEPTS
3 directions
Distinct visual routes presented for selection.
REVISIONS
2 rounds
Consolidated feedback on the chosen direction.
DELIVERY
4 weeks
From kickoff to production-ready handoff.
Northwind Studio
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROPOSAL
The project runs across three phases. Each closes with a written deliverable and a review call before the next begins.
PHASE 1 · DISCOVERY AND CONCEPTS
Creative brief review, reference gathering, and moodboard alignment, followed by three distinct concept directions presented with rationale so you can choose the route that best fits the brand.
PHASE 2 · REFINEMENT
Two structured rounds of revisions on the chosen direction, covering typography, color, layout, and any composition adjustments needed to hit the brand quality bar.
PHASE 3 · PRODUCTION FILES
Final artwork prepared for print and web, exported in AI, PDF, and PNG formats. Files are organized with clear naming so your team can locate and reuse assets after handoff.
Not included: printing costs, licensed fonts or stock imagery, custom illustration beyond the agreed scope, and brand strategy work. New scope can be added in writing at any time.
Northwind Studio
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROPOSAL
The project is a fixed-fee engagement split across the three phases of the scope of work. Line items below map to the deliverables in each phase.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery and concepts | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 |
| Refinement | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 |
| Production files | $800 | 1 | $800 |
| Total | $4,800 | ||
| Milestone | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On signature | 50% | $2,400 |
| On final delivery | 50% | $2,400 |
| Timeline | 4-6 weeks | From kickoff |
Invoices are due within 15 days. Kickoff is scheduled within 1 week of signature, subject to the preferred delivery date you provide on the acceptance page.
Northwind Studio
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROPOSAL
To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
PREFERRED DELIVERY DATE
CLIENT
Acme Co
PROVIDER
Northwind Studio
The Freelance Design Proposal template is a five-page document for putting your engagement on paper before it starts. It carries an overview with stat cards, objectives, a three-phase scope of work, an investment table with a computed total, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, list your actual deliverables, and set the price. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, start date, and both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
Can I edit every section? Yes — every heading, paragraph, stat, table row, and signature block is fully editable in Bonsai.
Can I add more pages? Yes — add, reorder, or duplicate pages once the template is open.
Do merge fields auto-fill? Yes — Sender, Receiver, and Date pull from your client contact and the current date automatically.