Process

Process

Step 1

Contact

Step 2

Initial Consultation

Step 3

Quote & Contract

Step 4

Planning

Step 5

Proposal & Discussion

Step 6

Production

Step 7

Delivery

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Step 1

Step 1

Contact Us

Contact Us

Reach out through the form or by email and share a little about your project and where your brand stands today. A member of our team will get back to you to talk it through.

Reach out through the form or by email and share a little about your project and where your brand stands today. A member of our team will get back to you to talk it through.

Step 2

Step 2

Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation

Through online or in-person meetings, we get to know your brand's character, goals and expectations. We clarify the project scope and how we will work together, so we share the same vision from the start.

Through online or in-person meetings, we get to know your brand's character, goals and expectations. We clarify the project scope and how we will work together, so we share the same vision from the start.

Step 3

Step 3

Quote & Contract

Quote & Contract

Based on what we learn in the initial consultation, we provide a detailed quote and timeline. Once both sides confirm the details, we sign a formal contract and the project begins.

Every step — quote, timeline, number of revisions — is agreed in writing. With over a decade of cross-border experience, we take contracts seriously: a contract protects both sides and is the foundation of trust, so every detail of our collaboration is spelled out. You shouldn't have to rely on luck to find a good partner.

Based on what we learn in the initial consultation, we provide a detailed quote and timeline. Once both sides confirm the details, we sign a formal contract and the project begins.

Every step — quote, timeline, number of revisions — is agreed in writing. With over a decade of cross-border experience, we take contracts seriously: a contract protects both sides and is the foundation of trust, so every detail of our collaboration is spelled out. You shouldn't have to rely on luck to find a good partner.

Step 4

Step 4

Planning

Planning

Once the project starts, our team carries out market research, analysis and information gathering, building on a clear positioning direction to tailor a precise design strategy for your brand.

Once the project starts, our team carries out market research, analysis and information gathering, building on a clear positioning direction to tailor a precise design strategy for your brand.

Step 5

Step 5

Proposal & Discussion

Proposal & Discussion

Based on the planning phase, we present concrete design concepts and visual directions. Through open discussion, we gather your feedback and refine the direction together.

Based on the planning phase, we present concrete design concepts and visual directions. Through open discussion, we gather your feedback and refine the direction together.

Step 6

Step 6

Production

Production

Once the proposal is approved, the team develops the full detailed design and its applications. Rigorous quality control ensures every step is carried out with precision.

Once the proposal is approved, the team develops the full detailed design and its applications. Rigorous quality control ensures every step is carried out with precision.

Step 7

Step 7

Delivery

Delivery

When the project is complete, we organize and deliver all agreed files and documents. We look forward to continuing to work with you and moving with your brand into its next chapter.

When the project is complete, we organize and deliver all agreed files and documents. We look forward to continuing to work with you and moving with your brand into its next chapter.

FAQ

FAQ

Before We Start

Before We Start

What does our collaboration process look like?

Seven steps from first contact to delivery: Contact, Initial Consultation, Quote & Contract, Planning, Proposal & Discussion, Production, and Delivery. Each stage has a clear checkpoint, so you always know where your project stands.

What does our collaboration process look like?

Seven steps from first contact to delivery: Contact, Initial Consultation, Quote & Contract, Planning, Proposal & Discussion, Production, and Delivery. Each stage has a clear checkpoint, so you always know where your project stands.

How are your project fees calculated?

We customize our quotes based on your specific project scope, deliverables, and timeline. Once we review these details together, we’ll provide a clear written proposal. Since every brand’s needs are unique, feel free to reach out and our team will be happy to guide you through.

How are your project fees calculated?

We customize our quotes based on your specific project scope, deliverables, and timeline. Once we review these details together, we’ll provide a clear written proposal. Since every brand’s needs are unique, feel free to reach out and our team will be happy to guide you through.

How long does a project take from start to finish?

It depends on the type and scale of the design work. You can tell us your preferred deadline during the initial consultation, and we'll discuss it at the quoting stage. Besides design time, your response time and the number of revisions also affect the schedule.

How long does a project take from start to finish?

It depends on the type and scale of the design work. You can tell us your preferred deadline during the initial consultation, and we'll discuss it at the quoting stage. Besides design time, your response time and the number of revisions also affect the schedule.

Is there a limit on revisions?

The scope and number of revisions at each stage are specified in the contract.

Is there a limit on revisions?

The scope and number of revisions at each stage are specified in the contract.

How will we communicate and hold project meetings?

It depends on the project. Besides in-person meetings — reviewing physical samples and products, company visits, on-site store surveys — online meetings are also common, and key milestones are always confirmed and recorded in writing.

How will we communicate and hold project meetings?

It depends on the project. Besides in-person meetings — reviewing physical samples and products, company visits, on-site store surveys — online meetings are also common, and key milestones are always confirmed and recorded in writing.

After We Begin

After We Begin

Can changes still be made after a design is finalized?

Final approval means both sides have signed off; later adjustments are quoted separately by scope. Before approval, we confirm everything thoroughly so every revision follows what we agreed in our meetings.

Can changes still be made after a design is finalized?

Final approval means both sides have signed off; later adjustments are quoted separately by scope. Before approval, we confirm everything thoroughly so every revision follows what we agreed in our meetings.

How are printing and production costs estimated?

We estimate after the design is complete and materials and finishing are confirmed. If you already have files and only need printing, we check that the files are complete before quoting.

How are printing and production costs estimated?

We estimate after the design is complete and materials and finishing are confirmed. If you already have files and only need printing, we check that the files are complete before quoting.

Do you provide working source files?

It depends on your needs — we can discuss this when you contact us. Deliverables (including file formats and the scope of source files) are clearly stated in the contract.

Do you provide working source files?

It depends on your needs — we can discuss this when you contact us. Deliverables (including file formats and the scope of source files) are clearly stated in the contract.

What will we receive at the end?

We deliver files or finished products as specified in the contract — for example, final artwork files, brand guideline PDFs, vector source files and printed materials. Delivery specs are listed at the start of the project, so you can check everything at completion.

What will we receive at the end?

We deliver files or finished products as specified in the contract — for example, final artwork files, brand guideline PDFs, vector source files and printed materials. Delivery specs are listed at the start of the project, so you can check everything at completion.

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© 2026 CM DESIGN STUDIO

info@cmdesigntw.com

Tokyo
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703 Tokai Nishikanda Mansion, 2-7-5 Nishikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0065, Japan

Taipei
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11F-A6, No. 315, Songjiang Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei 10491, Taiwan

CM Design logo

© 2026 CM DESIGN STUDIO

info@cmdesigntw.com

Tokyo
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703 Tokai Nishikanda Mansion, 2-7-5 Nishikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0065, Japan

Taipei
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11F-A6, No. 315, Songjiang Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei 10491, Taiwan