General

Who is Wodu Media?
Wodu Media is Peter Downie, a resident in Key West, Florida since 1999 and a designer working professionally since 2002. Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, Peter moved to the US to pursue a dream of being a nightclub DJ. Under the moniker DJ Peter Worth his first foray into the graphic design world was the production of flyers for the various events he hosted in Key West, Florida.

These graphics were well received and various business owners in Key West took notice and offered more graphic design work. Like wildfire the graphic design took over the DJing side of things completely and the rest – as they say – is history.

Wodu Media's first customer in 2002 was The Grand Cafe, and they are still on the books which says a lot about what our clients think about the quality of work they receive.



Where are you located?
Wodu Media is located in the former Key West Armory, 600 White Street, Key West, Fl 33040..



Can we meet at your office?
Yes, of course. Please call 305.394.8973 or email pd@wodumedia.com to schedule an appointment.



Can we meet at my place of business?
If your business is located in Key West, Florida, that will not be a problem.
Please call 305.394.8973 or email pd@wodumedia.com to schedule an appointment.



Can you travel for meetings?
Provided that all travel & accommodation expenses are met and a work contract is in place I will gladly travel within the United States to meet with clients. Please call 305.394.8973 or email pd@wodumedia.com to schedule an appointment.



How Can We Reach You?
By telephone 9am - 9pm seven days a week. The number is 305.394.8973.

If you have a question after business hours, you can still call and the pd@wodumedia.com inbox is checked regularly. Go ahead and contact Wodu Media whenever you have a question, chances are you will get an answer even if you make contact through the weekend or later at night.

Phone: 305.394.8973
Email:pd@wodumedia.com
Mailing Address: 1202 Duval Street, #5, Key West, Fl 33040, USA.



What services do you provide?
Graphic design, website design, photography, copy writing, and printing. Above all Wodu Media provides you with fresh ideas about how to best present your business to the public, and the skills to make it all happen.



Why choose Wodu Media?
If you want to speak to an assistant, hire and advertising agency. If you want a direct line to your designer, hire Wodu Media. Wodu Media is a young, hungry company that is always one step ahead of the curve..



Do you have references?
If you live in Key West and happen to know the people who own any of the businesses I have created work for then by all means ask them what they think of Wodu Media. If you are outside of Key West I can provide you with references upon request.

Completed Artwork

Who owns the completed work?
Wodu Media has no interest in holding files or retaining ownership of designs that you have paid for.
The work is yours, plain and simple.



May I have my graphics on a disc?
Yes. Smaller files can also be emailed to you if you prefer.



What file formats can I have my graphics in?
For graphics that you will be using day to day in your business (such as your logo) Wodu Media will supply your art in jpg, tiff, eps. pdf and if applicable gif and png format. If you have any special file requests they can more than likely be accommodated.

Payment Method

What forms of payment do you take?
Cash, check, and all major credit cards (via Paypal). My Paypal address is pd@wodumedia.com. For Paypal orders please add 3% to your order total. Work begins with a retainer of 50% of the total scheme price, with the remaining 50% due upon satisfactory completion of the work.



Who should I make checks out to?
Please make your checks payable to Peter Downie

Working with Wodu Media

How do we get started?
We will meet to discuss the direction in which we are going to take you project. At this initial meeting we will also discuss rates, projected hours, and completion timeline. To begin work an outline of your project I must have all the relevant text and images (if you are supplying them), and a retainer of 50%. The remaining 50% will be paid upon satisfactory completion of the work.



How much is this going to cost?
Rates upon request. Every project is unique and there is no absolute when it comes to a website or graphic design project. Jobs are billed by the hour, but Wodu Media also uses the "Two Thirds" rule to a certain extent in determining the cost and turnaround time for your project. Here's an example:

YOU WANT: FAST TURNAROUND, HIGH QUALITY, GOOD PRICE.
(You can pick two of the three)

If your project requires overnight turnaround and high quality, it's not going to be cheap although it will still be reasonable. A high quality project with a good price will take more time. Lastly and unfavorably, fast turnaround and a good price can lead to lower quality and is not recommended. In all projects, the best factor of these three elements will be utilized to ensure that you get the best quality for a reasonable price.

Software and Hardware

Do you back up your files?
There are two types of people in the world: those who have lost information, and those who are going to. With that in mind, all your valuable work is stored on the Wodu Media Mac hard drive, and then backed up onto two external hard drives. This provides three current copies of your work, and ensures that your information is secure.



What software do you use?
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe GoLive, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Quark Xpress, Final Cut Pro, LiveType, Quicktime Pro, ProTools.



What hardware do you use?
A Mac computer, Other World Computing external hard drives, HP Scanner, Epson printer

Design Process

Could you explain the graphic design process?
Wodu Media will create ideas based on the needs of your business and project. JPG or PDF proofs (your choice) of the initial work will be sent to you for your approval. As you look over these let me know what you like, and I will take this input and develop the art further. A second round of proofs will be emailed to you. When you are completely happy with the design I will add the final touches and polish the piece until it is ready to be unleashed on the public.



Could you explain the web design process?
Very similar to the graphic design process. A PDF or JPG proof will be supplied to you for each and every page. We will go back and forward with these graphics until you are completely happy. At this point I will take these page graphics and build the website with them. With this process there will be no surprises with your design and you know EXACTLY what you will be getting. Once you have approved these graphics and the site is built, making extensive changes will be time consuming. In this instance these additional hours will be billed above the existing scheme price as we will have to return to the beginning of the design process.

Photography

Where do you get your photographs?
That would be telling! For the most part various stock image sources are tapped. For local work we have unparalleled access to the sprawling and beautiful portfolio of Key West photographer Rob O'Neal. (Rob O'Neals images are subject to a one time charge of $125 for use in your design. The image will be supplied to you in a high resolution format and you are free do use it as you wish to promote your business.) Finally, for quick and simple photography Wodu Media has an 8 megapixel Canon Digital Rebel on hand.

Printing

How do you deal with printing?
Wodu Media has broker status at a respected Miami based printer for high run jobs, such as an order for 10,000 postcards. For lower runs on stationary, and to print other items such as signs and banners, various printers are used depending on your specific needs. Over the years Wodu Media has built strong relationships with great printers, so your printing project is in good hands.



What do you print?
We are full color printing specialists. Some of the products we print are: Promotional Brochures, Event Flyers, Restaurant Menus, Realtor Postcards, Tickets, Handbills, Clothing Tags, Business Cards, Posters, Point of Sale Signage, Photo Reproduction, Instruction Booklets, Monthly Periodicals, Rack Cards, Tri-Folds, Record Flats, and More. The bottom line is: if it is on paper and it has ink on it, we can print it.



What Shipping Carriers Do You Use?
UPS, FedEx & Delta Air Cargo. We can ship on your account number with a variety of carriers. If you have special requests please do not hesistate to contact us. Call us and we will work with you to get your printing to you in a cost effective and timely manner.



How Long Does Shipping Take?
If you are located in Key West, Florida, UPS Ground shipping takes 1 day. Depending on your distance from the printing facility in Florida UPS Ground takes from 1 to 6 business days.



What is the turnaround time?
Generally speaking for high run jobs (ie, 5000 postcards) if you are printing with a UV coating the piece will arrive at your business with 3 days. If your printed goods do not require a UV coating, then it will take longer - up to 10 days. For smaller jobs such as stationary and signs each jobs a delivery timeline will be provided individually.



What is the difference between UV and non-UV?
UV and non-UV are abbreviations for the kinds of coating used on our paper. Here are some of the core differences and applications:

UV (Ultraviolet Coating) is a clear liquid spread over the paper like ink and then cured instantly with ultraviolet light. UV coating gives more protection and sheen than either varnish or aqueous coating. Since it is cured with light and not heat, no solvents enter the atmosphere. This coating is the "laminate style" coating that you see on ultra high gloss magazine covers.

Non-UV simply means that the only coating on the finished product is the natural coating of our Premium Grade 12PT. paper. Non-UV should be selected if you don't want your final peice to be extra glossy or if you are using the printed peice as a mailer in which you will need to have a printed indicia or printed address applied directly on the piece.



What are your printing prices?
Please call for custom quote.