The Grim Grin Blog

Grims Guide to Graphic Design

Straight answers about branding, logo design, and buying creative work — written for small business owners by the team at Grim Grin Graphics in Lexington, Kentucky. No fluff. No jargon. Just what the work costs, what it should include, and how to hire well.

Pricing

How Much Does Logo Design Cost?

What you are actually paying for at $500 versus $5,000 — with real flat-rate numbers from our Kentucky studio, not internet folklore.

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Branding

What's Included in a Brand Identity Package?

Every deliverable that should be in the box — and the ones agencies quietly leave out. A checklist you can hold any designer to.

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Hiring

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Graphic Designer

Five minutes of the right questions exposes a bad fit before it costs you a deposit. Here is exactly what to ask.

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Decks

How Much Does a Pitch Deck Cost?

Slide-by-slide pricing for investor and sales decks — what drives cost, what does not, and where the money shows on screen.

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Trends

Graphic Design Trends 2026 for Small Businesses

The trends worth your budget this year, the ones to skip, and how to adopt a look without chasing every fad.

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