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Industry example

Logo & brand identity invoice

Brand projects need a paper trail from concept to file handover. Invoice discovery separately from concepts so if they pause after round one, you still got paid for the work done.

Phases worth separate lines

Discovery workshop, three concept directions, refinement on chosen route, colour and type system, guidelines PDF, final asset pack (SVG, PNG, favicon). Skip merging them into "branding $5k" unless the client explicitly wants a single number.

Handover and ownership

Notes: full copyright transfer on payment vs license for limited use. That belongs on the invoice or attached terms, not buried in email.

Example invoice ยท Minimal template

Mark & Matter

Portland, OR

Invoice INV-1190

Prepared for Tidal Robotics

San Diego, CA

Item Qty Rate Amount
Brand discovery 1 $720 $720
Logo concepts (3 routes) 1 $1,800 $1,800
Refinement & asset pack 1 $1,400 $1,400
Total $3,920

Common questions

When do I release vector files?
After final payment is industry standard. Say so on the invoice.
Extra concepts mid-project?
New line: "Additional concept round" at your day rate or fixed fee.