Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the studio called Live Edge?
Pronounced like alive, the name of my studio developed from a love of nature and admiration for live edge wood. Live edge wood is unique and often used to make custom art or furniture. A live edge slab is a piece of wood that still has the natural edges of the tree, which commonly include the bark. Live edge wood pieces often showcase a plethora of rings from the tree's growth - similar to a human fingerprint each tree is one-of-a-kind and unique in it's rings' pattern. I work to develop art and design in much the same way. It's my goal to highlight the beauty and uniqueness of each project I work on.
This concept along with my location - the Sierra Nevada foothills, inspired me to choose it as my business name.
Do you still offer design services?
Yes, custom design services for logo design, merchandise, or a specific project are still available to schedule on a case-by-case basis. I have scaled back on my custom design offerings, but am still available to work on some custom projects. Send an inquiry for a quote to sarah@livedgedesign.com.
What is a sub-mark logo?
A sub-mark is a bite size branding graphic that is cohesive with your main logo. It is ideal for social media profiles, email signatures, letterheads, stickers, packaging, websites and business cards.
I highly recommend including a sub-mark in your brand suite. They provide an extremely versatile way to visually represent your brand. Read more about each piece of a brand suite and how to use them here: Brand Suite Explained
Do we meet in person for the project?
The short answer is no, we do not need to meet in person to complete your design project.
I have met in person for a few local projects, but 90% of my projects have been completed through remote communication: phone calls, email, and text messaging. I'm happy to do what works best for you and will accommodate most communication requests as I am able. Please know that we can set up video chat and schedule calls as needed to best communicate your project details.
How do I view the preliminary designs?
I use DropBox to share the preliminary designs as well as the revisions and final designs. The good news is you do not need a DropBox account to access the designs (an account is free to sign up if you like). It is helpful if you have access to an internet connection and email.