Services

Precise. Sales-driven. Written.

Huck Media stands for holistic design — from the first line in the briefing to the finished file. First the category, then the item: a second click shows what the entry price covers.

Graphic design + Branding

Brands you understand at a glance. Visual worlds and print with a system — no decoration for decoration’s sake. From the mark to the rulebook: clear, repeatable, ready for what comes next.

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  • Logo Design690+ €345+ €per brand

    Per brand: research, 1–2 strong marks, cleanup, favicon light/dark. Not automatically a full corporate design. Examples: launch logo, rebrand mark, app-icon base. From first stroke to delivery-ready cleanup — without selling a full CD by default.

  • Corporate Design1.090+ €per system

    Per brand system: colors, type, grid, do’s/don’ts, first templates (letter, slide, social). Repeatable rules, not a one-off motif. Examples: startup CD, relaunch rules, internal kit. Less “from scratch every time”, more rules teams and partners can carry.

  • Stationery + Print design99+ €per print piece

    Per print piece from an existing CD: business card, letterhead, flyer, stamp or sticker incl. bleed and print PDF. Examples: business card, DL flyer, seal sticker. One piece, clean in the CD — not the whole stationery family.

  • Packaging design390+ €per packaging variant

    Per packaging variant: front/back or label, required copy, print data. No 3D dummy and no full line. Examples: sachet, bottle, carton, label refresh. Required copy sits; print data is production-clear.

  • Layout – Magazine45+ €per interior page

    Per interior page: grid, type, image placement. Cover and special pages from 70+ € / page. Examples: customer magazine, lookbook, annual report. Bring the content — we set it so people keep turning pages.

  • Poster / Outdoor390+ €per motif / surface

    Per motif/surface: citylight, poster or booth wall — long-range impact, required copy, print-ready files. Examples: event poster, outdoor hiring ad, campaign subject. Long-range impact first; details hold at a distance.

  • Infographic180+ €per graphic

    Per single graphic: structure, icons, reading order. More complex infographics from 280+ €. Examples: process flow, comparison, stats for web or pitch. One graphic you understand in five seconds.

  • Social template set320+ €per set

    Per set: reusable templates (feed, story, carousel) with grid and text fields in the CD. Examples: launch kit, event week, product drop. Your team fills later — the look stays stable.

  • Brand guidelines / manual790+ €per handbook

    Per handbook: usage, don’ts, examples, file logic for teams and partners. Examples: freelancer onboarding, franchise rules, agency handoff. Fewer questions, less visual drift.

  • Booth / trade-fair graphics490+ €per surface

    Per surface: booth, counter or roll-up — sized artwork, distance readability, print data. Examples: 3 m wall, reception desk, oversized roll-up. Sized work that still reads as brand from 5 meters.

  • Flyer / folder149+ €per print piece

    Per print piece (e.g. DL or A5): layout, fold, bleed, print-ready PDF. Examples: offer flyer, open-house folder, menu card. Tangible, foldable, print-ready.

  • Presentation slide design28+ €per slide

    Per slide in an existing grid: visuals, hierarchy, readable type. Often starts as a small deck. Examples: pitch pages, board update, sales one-pager as a slide. Readable in the room and on a laptop.

  • Pictogram set190+ €per set

    Per set (about 8–12 marks): consistent stroke and metaphor for UI, wayfinding or print. Examples: feature icons, wayfinding, service strip. One stroke, one language — not a clip-art mix.

  • Retouch / cutout35+ €per image

    Per image: cutout, skin/product retouch or sky swap — usable master. Examples: shop cutout, portrait cleanup, catalog background. Clean and fast, without over-Photoshop.

  • Key visual / campaign motif490+ €per motif

    Per motif: central campaign image incl. type placement and light/dark variants if needed. Examples: launch subject, event key, social hero. One image that carries the campaign — not ten half-finished ones.

Web design + UI Design

Interfaces and pages that explain themselves without a call. Structure before effect — users find the path, not the friction. Design that carries dev and content: mobile, readable, decision-ready.

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  • Website890+ €per page / one-pager

    Per one-pager / single page: structure, hero, benefit, proof, CTA, mobile. Design — build/CMS separate if needed. Examples: studio page, product landing, event one-pager. Less menu, more decision.

  • Additional subpage190+ €per subpage

    Per extra subpage in the existing design system incl. mobile layout. Examples: team, services, case, FAQ. Same look, new content — system stays intact.

  • UI Design990+ €up to 6 screens

    Set up to 6 screens: components, states, hierarchy. Further screen 120+ €. No finished code. Examples: dashboard core, onboarding, settings. Components and states dev can build on.

  • Website relaunch1.490+ €home + up to 5 pages

    Home plus up to 5 core pages redesigned. More pages increase scope. Examples: agency relaunch, shop info, association site. Clearer flow, legacy planned honestly.

  • Icon set / UI elements249+ €per set (12–24)

    Set of 12–24 icons with one stroke logic. Extra icon 15+ €. Examples: navigation, status, feature strip. Small pixels, big consistency.

  • Web graphic19+ €per graphic

    Per single graphic: header, banner, section image or icon variant. Examples: blog header, newsletter banner, hero illustration. One asset — clearly priced.

  • Landing page590+ €per landing page

    Per focused landing page: benefit, proof, form/CTA, mobile — design. Examples: lead gen, webinar, product drop. One goal, one path, mobile conversion in mind.

  • Design system / styleguide790+ €per system

    Per system: components, tokens, spacing, do’s/don’ts for dev and content. Examples: button states, type scale, spacing rules. So the site doesn’t fray after three sprints.

  • Clickable prototype650+ €per core flow

    Per core flow: clickable wire/hi-fi paths for alignment, not go-live. Examples: checkout, booking, signup. Click to decide — not to go live.

  • App UI (screen set)1.290+ €per screen set

    Core app screens (navigation, states, components). Design foundation for dev. Examples: home, detail, profile, empty states. Design foundation for dev, not a finished build.

  • Accessibility pass390+ €per pass

    Per pass: contrast, focus, alt text, reading order fixed in the design. Examples: form contrast, focus order, alt text. More usable — often more robust legally.

  • Cookie / consent UI220+ €per banner set

    Per banner set: states, copy layers, mobile — clear visually and legally. Examples: first layer, settings, reject-all. Consent that doesn’t look like 2005.

  • Form UI / checkout flow690+ €per flow

    Per flow up to ~4 steps: fields, errors, success, mobile. Design, no backend. Examples: contact, checkout, application. Structure that builds trust — no backend in the pack.

  • Microcopy + UI text180+ €per page / flow

    Per page/flow: concise interface copy (buttons, empty states, errors) on-brand. Examples: buttons, empty states, errors. Less confusion, more action.

  • Handoff / spec pack290+ €per handoff

    Per handoff: measurements, states, assets and short specs for build. Examples: Figma handoff, export list, dev notes. Less ping-pong between design and build.

Motion design + Animation

Moving images with attitude — for film, web and social. Rhythm, type and picture that make the brand visible and audible. From logo intro to loop: short, clear, hard to ignore.

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  • Logo animation / Intro390+ €per clip (5–12 sec.)

    Per clip 5–12 sec.: intro/outro/bumper, transparent or on color (MP4/ProRes/WebM). Examples: YouTube opener, podcast bumper, event loop. Short enough to brand — not long enough to annoy.

  • Explainer video 2D easy1.190+ €per film (up to 45 sec.)

    Film up to 45 sec.: storyboard, flat motion, text, edit. +15 sec. at 220+ € each. Examples: feature explain, onboarding, product how-to. Explain one idea — not an epic spot.

  • Explainer video 3D/AI epic2.490+ €per film (up to 60 sec.)

    Film up to 60 sec.: camera, spaces, product/character, light. +15 sec. at 390+ € each. Examples: launch hero, tech reveal, brand world. More wow — priced in clear length blocks.

  • Kinetic Typography890+ €per clip (up to 30 sec.)

    Clip up to 30 sec.: type as lead, rhythm and brand type. Examples: statement reel, trailer hook, manifesto spot. When words are the show.

  • Trade-Show / Loop1.090+ €per loop (15–60 sec.)

    Loop 15–60 sec. for booth/LED: seamless, no hard cuts, readable from a distance. Examples: fair loop, shop window, lobby screen. Runs for hours and stays readable.

  • Social motion loop520+ €per loop

    Per short loop for feed/story/ads: hook, brand mark, seamless. Examples: product spin, logo pulse, offer loop. Scroll-stop without cut chaos.

  • Lower-third / broadcast pack390+ €per pack

    Per pack: name bars, bug, transitions in brand look across clips. Examples: interview lower-thirds, livestream, webinar. Consistent across many clips.

  • UI motion / micro-animations450+ €per spec pack

    Per spec/export pack: hover, transitions, loading states for dev. Examples: button press, drawer, skeleton load. Alive — without gimmicks.

  • Product animation 2D/3D890+ €per clip

    Per clip (feature reveal): camera/move, highlights, short story. Examples: packaging reveal, feature callouts, unboxing motion. Product in the best light, moving.

  • Transition pack320+ €per pack

    Per pack of recurring cuts/wipes in brand style (series, reel, broadcast). Examples: series openers, reel transitions, broadcast stings. Recognition between clips.

  • Stinger / bumper190+ €per stinger

    Per short stinger (1–3 sec.) for podcast, stream or spot. Examples: chapter hit, ad break, stream alert. Small punch, big brand.

  • Type hook social290+ €per hook clip

    Per hook clip up to ~8 sec. for reels/shorts — type + motion, 9:16. Examples: claim hook, question hook, countdown. The first seconds decide.

  • Explainer still frame120+ €per still frame

    Per still from the motion look: for alignment before animation. Examples: key pose, color frame, type lockup. Decide before you render.

  • Data visual motion790+ €per clip

    Per clip up to ~20 sec.: charts/numbers in motion, clear and on-brand. Examples: KPI reveal, growth curve, comparison. Numbers you feel — not only read.

  • Logo variants pack280+ €per variants pack

    Per pack: 2–3 lengths/variants of the same logo animation (intro, outro, silent). Examples: 2-sec hit, 8-sec intro, mute version. One system, many uses.

Video + Postproduction

Edit, look and sound — from trailer to campaign. Existing footage becomes a story, not a bin of clips. Platform-ready, on-brand, without unnecessary production ballast.

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  • Video editing190+ €per film (up to 3 min.)

    Film up to 3 min. from existing footage: selects, pace, basic titles. No grading/VFX. Examples: event recap, interview cut, behind-the-scenes. Raw becomes a first cut you can show. No grading/VFX in the entry — focus on pace and clarity.

  • Color grading590+ €per film (up to 8 min.)

    Film up to 8 min.: look, skin, brand color, continuity. Longer 60+ € / min. Examples: image-film look, social batch, trailer grade. Finish instead of rough cut — skin, contrast and brand color breathe the same.

  • Social Media Video290+ €per clip (up to 45 sec.)

    Clip up to 45 sec.: hook, captions, end card, often 9:16 — one film, not a series. Examples: launch reel, testimonial short, offer clip. One phone-first film: hook, captions, end card — not a series in the entry.

  • Image film post1.290+ €per film (up to 90 sec.)

    Post up to 90 sec. without shoot: dramaturgy, edit, look, basic sound. Shoot/talent extra. Examples: brand film from archive, employer film, product story. Dramaturgy and look without a shoot — production extra if needed.

  • Vertical reframing45+ €per derivative

    Per derivative from the master (9:16, 1:1, safe areas, caption placement). Examples: story from 16:9, LinkedIn square, TikTok cut. One master, many platforms, safe areas.

  • Trailer / teaser790+ €per trailer

    Per trailer from existing footage: hook, pace, end card. Examples: event teaser, launch trailer, series promo. Tension in under a minute.

  • Subtitles + captions90+ €per clip

    Per clip: timing, line breaks, brand type — burn-in or side-car. Examples: reel captions, interview SU, ad subtitles. Understandable even without sound.

  • Multicam edit520+ €per project

    Per project: sync cameras, selects, clean cuts before look and sound. Examples: panel, workshop, concert assembly. Chaos becomes a timeline — sync, selects, clean cuts.

  • Interview edit450+ €per interview

    Per interview edit: selects, B-roll, caption placement, calm pace. Examples: founder talk, customer voice, expert Q&A. Voice first, picture supports.

  • Spot / commercial edit990+ €per spot

    Ad cut often 15–30 sec.: hook, benefit, CTA from supplied footage. Examples: product spot, local ad, promo. Short, clear, buyable — often 15–30 seconds.

  • Rough cut / assembly120+ €per rough cut

    Per first pass up to ~5 min.: clarify order and length before fine cut. Examples: rough-cut review, assembly for approval. Clarify order and length before the fine cut.

  • B-roll insert80+ €per clip

    Per clip: place existing B-roll usefully, without a new shoot. Examples: elevate talking-head, process inserts, location shots. More picture, less “just a head”.

  • Video audio cleanup110+ €per film

    Per film up to ~5 min.: noise, levels, breaths — basis before mix. Examples: interview cleanup, outdoor dialog, webinar export. Intelligible before it sounds beautiful.

  • Multi-platform export pack70+ €per master

    Per master: several exports (16:9, 9:16, bitrate/platform) incl. check. Examples: YouTube + reel + LinkedIn. Finished once — deliverable everywhere.

  • Edit day (day rate)690+ €per day

    Per workday of editing on the project — useful for iterative approvals or large volume. Examples: event week, campaign batch, revision day. Time instead of piece price when it flows iteratively.

3D + VFX

Characters, products and worlds — photoreal or stylized. What live action lacks gets built, tracked and integrated. Assets that keep working in stills, motion and print.

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  • 3D product visualization590+ €1 key + 2 views

    1 key + 2 views: model/lookdev, light. Further view 90+ €. Examples: packshot hero, detail close-up, lifestyle insert. Product that never looked this photogenic — or doesn’t exist yet.

  • 3D animation590+ €per clip (up to 12 sec.)

    Clip up to 12 sec.: turntable, explode view or feature reveal. Examples: tech explode, material shift, orbit. Motion that shows features — not only spinning.

  • VFX / Compositing490+ €per shot

    Per shot: tracking, integration, shadows, grain, color match. Examples: screen replace, light set extension, product in hand. Live action and 3D as one piece.

  • 3D character / object390+ €per asset

    Per asset: character or object, textured, ready for still/motion/print. Examples: mascot, prop, hero object. Built once — still, motion, print.

  • Lean product visualization249+ €per still

    Per still: leaner viz, simpler materials — often without animation. Examples: shop still, pitch visual, variants overview. Faster entry, clear look.

  • Environment / set extension990+ €per extension

    Per extension: backgrounds/rooms tracking-based into live action. Examples: studio to loft, extend a street, replace sky. Place grows — budget stays framed.

  • Turntable / 360° still450+ €per product

    Per product: render pass or frame sequence around the axis for web/shop. Examples: e-com 360, configurator frames, lookbook spin. All sides without a photo-studio marathon.

  • Simulation / particles790+ €per look element

    Per look element: smoke, fluid, debris — complexity drives uplift. Examples: pour shot, dust hit, energy burst. Physics as a style tool.

  • Lookdev / material pass490+ €per asset

    Per asset: refine surfaces and light (metal, glass, plastic). Examples: brushed metal, soft-touch, clear glass. So it feels “right”.

  • Motion tracking / matchmove520+ €per shot

    Per shot: track camera/object as a base for VFX, titles or extension. Examples: handheld track, object track, title lock. Solid ground for everything that follows.

  • 3D packshot320+ €per still

    Per still: clean packshot on surface/studio light, on-brand. Examples: white background, soft shadow, hero angle. Shop-ready without a photo day.

  • Exploded view still380+ €per still

    Per exploded still — parts, labels, clear readability. Examples: tech spec, manual visual, feature callout. Inside that you understand.

  • Material / color variants90+ €per variant

    Per extra color/material variant of an existing asset. Examples: colorways, finish options, limited edition. Modeled once — sold often.

  • HDRI / lighting setup220+ €per setup

    Per setup: light rig for repeatable product shots. Examples: softbox studio, daylight window, dramatic rim. Same look across the series.

  • Still retouch 3D render60+ €per render

    Per render: sharpening, specular cleanup, light compositing fixes. Examples: hotspot fix, edge clean, dust. Final polish before export.

Sound design + Music

Sound finishes the picture — precise and on-brand. Atmos, hits, voice and score that breathe with the image. Mix and restoration that hold up on web, social and podcast.

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  • Sound design249+ €per clip (up to 60 sec.)

    Clip up to 60 sec.: atmos, hits, UI sounds to picture — finishes motion/video. Examples: motion finish, trailer hits, app SFX. Finishes the image — you notice when it’s missing.

  • Music composition190+ €per piece (up to 90 sec.)

    Original piece up to 90 sec. matching length and mood — not pure stock. Examples: brand theme, spot bed, podcast bed. Character instead of lucky stock.

  • Voice-over + Sound mix249+ €per film (up to 3 min.)

    Film up to 3 min.: place VO, levels, EQ, ducking, master. Talent fee extra. Examples: explainer, image VO, ad mix. Voice clear, music under control — talent extra.

  • Audio editing149+ €per file (up to 20 min.)

    File up to 20 min.: clean breaths, pauses, noise, takes. Examples: podcast edit, interview clean, voice memo to master. Raw becomes listenable.

  • Podcast + Audio restoration39+ €per episode (up to 30 min.)

    Episode up to 30 min.: EQ, hum removal, loudness. Heavy restoration above. Examples: remote podcast, Zoom recording, archive tape. Clean entry; heavy cases sit above.

  • Audio branding / sonic logo450+ €per sonic logo

    Per sonic logo (1–3 sec.) incl. intro/outro variants. Examples: app open, spot sting, podcast ID. Recognition in the ear — as short as a logo in the eye.

  • Foley240+ €per scene / clip

    Per scene/clip: footsteps, props and detail sounds to picture. Examples: footsteps, door, cloth, tactile UI. Tangibility stock SFX often lacks.

  • Jingle / stinger160+ €per jingle

    Per short musical accent for spot, podcast or transition. Examples: ad jingle, chapter hit, stream alert. Melody in seconds.

  • Podcast intro / outro220+ €per intro/outro pair

    Per intro/outro pair incl. music bed and voice slot — series-ready. Examples: weekly show ID, interview series, branded feed. Series-ready and recognizable.

  • Stem mix / deliverables260+ €per mix

    Per mix: stems (dialog, music, FX) plus masters for web/social/broadcast. Examples: ad deliverables, film stems, podcast masters. Flexible for platforms and versions.

  • Spot audio mix180+ €per spot

    Per spot up to ~30 sec.: dialog, music, FX balanced and loudness-safe. Examples: radio spot, social ad, promo. Loud enough — without shouting.

  • Ambience / atmos bed90+ €per atmos

    Per atmos bed matching picture or podcast scene. Examples: city bed, office air, forest soft. Space where dialog can breathe.

  • Music edit / cutdown70+ €per cutdown

    Per cutdown of an existing track to the target length incl. transitions. Examples: 30-to-15, trailer edit, loop edit. Licensed music that still sits.

  • Loudness pass45+ €per file

    Per file: loudness matched to the target platform (web, podcast, broadcast). Examples: YouTube, podcast, broadcast spec. No more “too quiet” / “too loud”.

  • Studio session (hourly)85+ €per hour

    Per hour of focused audio work on the project — useful for open iterations. Examples: mix tweaks, VO support, sound pass. Time instead of a flat fee when it still flows.

Social Media + Generative AI

Formats with pace — without cutting quality. Feed, reel and ads that stop the scroll and still look like the brand. AI as a tool: variants fast, selection and finish human.

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  • Feed package390+ €8 graphics

    8 coordinated feed graphics in one line. Extra tile 39+ €. Examples: launch week, feature grid, offer series. One look — many posts.

  • AI image29+ €per image

    Per image: generation, selection and polish. Examples: mood, product scene, character pose. Variants fast, finish human.

  • Generative video190+ €per clip (up to 8 sec.)

    Clip up to 8 sec.: prompting, takes, edit, format — fast for social. Examples: hook loop, surreal transition, product dream. Fast for social — not an image-film replacement.

  • AI character still290+ €per look (3 motifs)

    Per look incl. 3 motifs: recurring character, consistently usable. Examples: mascot set, avatar pack, campaign face. Series instead of a one-shot.

  • Social series890+ €4 clips

    4 clips as a series: hook, format, CTA aligned. Examples: tips week, launch arc, behind-the-scenes. Recognition across clips.

  • Story / reel template set320+ €per template set

    Per template set with placeholders (hook, CTA, end card) — quick to fill. Examples: quote, offer, tutorial templates. Team fills — brand stays.

  • Carousel220+ €per carousel

    Per carousel: multi-slide feed asset with story arc and layout. Examples: how-to 5 slides, before/after, feature list. Swipe with structure.

  • Prompt library / workflow190+ €per workflow

    Documented prompts and steps for repeatable on-brand AI outputs. Examples: style bible, shot-list prompts, QA checklist. Speed without visual chaos.

  • Ad creative pack450+ €per pack

    Multiple ad variants (hook, format, CTA) from one campaign line. Examples: 3 hooks × 2 formats, A/B headlines. Test without redesigning from scratch.

  • Thumbnail / cover set140+ €per set

    Per set of click-strong previews for video, podcast or post. Examples: YouTube thumbs, podcast cover, playlist art. Clickable without shouting.

  • AI image to print data59+ €per motif

    Per motif: resolution, bleed, color space, retouch — print-ready. Examples: poster from AI, flyer hero, pack insert. Generated is not print-ready — we finish it.

  • Single story graphic35+ €per story tile

    Per single story tile in the brand grid. Examples: reminder, poll frame, offer story. Small, clear, postable now.

  • Reel cover + title card55+ €per cover

    Per cover/title card for reel or short. Examples: episode title, series cover, hook frame. First frame = invitation.

  • Hashtag / caption pack90+ €per post pack

    Per post pack: captions DE (and EN on request) plus hashtag set. Examples: launch caption, carousel text, CTA variants. Copy that fits the image.

  • A/B motif variant45+ €per variant

    Per extra motif variant for tests (color, headline, crop). Examples: headline swap, colorway, safer crop. Learn what performs — without a new brief.

Art + Concepts

Independent work, illustration, concepts and hacks. Show direction before production — mood, key art, pitch. Craft and idea that give campaigns and brands a character.

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  • Product photography390+ €up to 8 motifs

    Up to 8 motifs incl. light and retouch. Further motif 35+ €. Examples: packshots, detail, lifestyle insert. Product visible — without overstaging.

  • Digital illustration490+ €per motif

    Per motif in a defined style (editorial, key art, scene). Examples: cover illu, spot illu, hero scene. One style, one statement.

  • Concept art / Character490+ €per direction

    Per direction: lookdev for character, world or product idea. Examples: character pass, world mood, prop concepts. Show direction before expensive production.

  • Presentation design390+ €up to 12 slides

    Deck up to 12 slides. Further slide 28+ €. Examples: pitch, board update, sales deck. Readable at 3 meters and on a laptop.

  • Image/Video restoration59+ €per file / sequence

    Per file or sequence up to 20 sec.: scratches, noise, stabilization, color cast. Examples: archive photo, old clip, family tape. Save the story — without fake “new”.

  • Key art / cover520+ €per motif

    Per key visual for film, event or product — print and digital. Examples: poster, thumbnail hero, event cover. One image that carries the story.

  • Storyboard / pitch visuals360+ €per board

    Per board/sequence: show direction before production. Examples: spot board, app flow frames, pitch panels. Decide on frames, not expensive takes.

  • Editorial / spot illustration320+ €per motif

    Per single motif for article, spot or campaign. Examples: magazine spot, ad illu, newsletter hero. Style and format clear first — then sharp.

  • Moodboard / art direction280+ €per direction pack

    Per direction pack: refs, palette, type, look — written and visual. Examples: campaign mood, rebrand direction, film look. Shared language before the first frame.

  • Retouch / still compositing180+ €per still

    Per still: cutout, skin/product, sky, merge multiple takes. Examples: beauty clean, product composite, sky swap. Ready for print and feed.

  • Character turnaround590+ €per character

    Per character: front/side/back views for production or pitch. Examples: mascot turnaround, game char, brand buddy. So everyone builds the same being.

  • Environment concept450+ €per scene

    Per scene/place as concept art — mood, light, readability. Examples: store concept, world hub, set mood. A place you want to enter — before it exists.

  • Lettering / hand type240+ €per lettering

    Per lettering motif: title, claim or logo-adjacent wordmark. Examples: event title, packaging script, poster lockup. Type with character — not just a font pick.

  • Collage / montage art260+ €per collage

    Per collage from photo/render/type — editorial or campaign-ready. Examples: manifesto poster, mix-media ad, editorial spread. Tension from layers.

  • Art direction session95+ €per hour

    Per hour of focused art direction on the project (feedback, variants, decisions). Examples: prepared review, variant pass, final pick. Clarity in time blocks.