You asked…we answered
What does your name mean?
All sorts of things but mostly it means we work where lions are made. That’s right, a den.
Are you expensive?
Yes, however we might be persuaded. We do take on a pro-bono project once every other quarter for non profit organisations, depending on our availability. You simply have to tell us what you need and how we can help – then sit back and grit your teeth in anticipation of our response. It’s worth a shot and our little bit of good will.
Who is inden?
Inden was founded in 2003 by Ebi Atawodi and Eva Wan. We also work with other stellar designers on bigger projects – we call this our band of merry designer friends.
So there are just two of you?
Yes and no, the core of inden is Ebi, Eva and Gadafi for all our legal bits, then there is the band of merry designers. The thing is, we are quite fussy about the kind of work we take on and we wouldn’t want to have to take on work just to keep a big business out of the reds. By staying small we are able to offer the intimacy and personality of a smaller agency and at a pretty darn good budget. Most importantly it ensures we are extremely passionate about what we put out there.
Where are you based?
Ebi is all over the world but mostly in Lagos, Abuja or London. Eva is based in Norwich and Oxford, sometimes she’s out at sea for days..months even. All our other merry friends are scattered across the globe.
What can you do?
We are a multidisciplinary creative agency and work on anything from identity to digital and environmental design – this means brand identities, book design, brochures, letterheads, websites, signage and beautiful printed matter. Ebi is a bit of a geek and loves experimenting with Artificial Intelligence and information visualisation. Eva is all about green energy and is all for the planet.
What is your style?
We like to keep things simple and are minimalists at heart. But no we don’t have a “style”, design shouldn’t. It’s problem solving.
So, really all I want to know is how much do you charge?
We offer creative services and not cookie cutter solutions – we know everyone says this but really there is a reason. It’s sort of like asking how much is a house? This means to give you a quotation we need to explore your business, the problem and look at some solutions, timelines and your budget. This process tends to take up to 2 weeks at least. We take a selective 4 projects on at any time. In most cases you should be looking to spend £3000 at least.
I have an interesting project I want you to pitch for. Do you pitch for projects?
To put it simply no. If you’re willing to pay we’re willing to work.
3 000 squids??? Are you kidding me??? Is this for just for web design or all your solutions. Whilst I dont want to belittle your hardwork and efforts, it does sound a little bit expensive.
You guys have a sense of humour that really counts for something. I would love to have a site built for a new start up of mine and someone recommended I visit your site. If this 3 000 pounds thing isnt a joke ??? will you accept payments in installments spread over a few years. Gritting my teeth already/
p.s : The second line in response to two of you has “bend of merry designers”. I am guessing you meant “band of merry”. If this is right, do I get some discount for pointing out a typo!
Thanks for pointing that typo out Daniel, corrected.
The budget is based on the minimum amount of time we would need to produce design we are equally as proud of as our client will be (print or web). Considering the average project lasts a minimum of 1/2 months.
Design is not a commodity. There a thousand and one designers – and I use that term loosely – about. You can get a website for $200 or less in India. Ultimately, it is up to you to work with a designer suitable to your needs and up to us to work with clients who value our services.
To put it simply no. “If you’re willing too pay we’re willing to work.”
It should rather read “If you’re willing TO pay we’re willing to work.
Love your brand and simplicity. Good job. Keep it up
That’s been corrected. Thanks for the kind words Abraham.