I was hired by Bill Smunk and Matthew Laydon to produce professional-level marketing materials on a freelance basis. After I agreed to a DISCOUNTED rate for producing those materials, I designed a corporate ID system and began to design a brochure. At the very end of the brochure design, they started questioning the price that I had given them, telling me there was no way I had enough time in it to justify the price. A) That's irrelevant because they had agreed to a set price, and B) They have never worked with a professional designer and have no idea of the time or expertise that goes into producing high-level design work. I have agreed to a kill fee that is a fraction of what they owe me only because I don't want to deal with the court system. However, I feel that the public should know that Bill Smunk and Matthew Laydon have not conducted themselves with professionalism or in an honorable manner. If you are considering hiring them for any of their services, or providing them with services, you should consider this warning carefully!
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