Hi guys,

i just accepted a freelance project to create a fabrication drawing for a playground.

but the thing is i dont know how to quote for them my price since this is my 1st freelance project.

currently working fulltime with a company.

should i charge them per hour or per project?

i really dont know guys. need your help

one of project that i have done




Thanks guys

try to look at The Futur on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE53O1PzmNU

TLDR version: you shouldnt charge per hour, look at market rate around you and build you name/brand first

if you think that amount is fair then its fine for couple of new project, once you got the flow and good network with your client then you can charge more, always negotiate everything

alright thx bro for the tips. charge by projects.

and the thing is i cant find any benchmark for fabrication drawing
outhere that do freelance.. so im kinda stuck on setting the amount.. i do have some in mind but im still contemplating

lots of open and freelance platform you can check like https://www.upwork.com/ and https://www.freelancer.com/

You are so going to be in the grey ...... accepting a project w/o stating them the price first.

Your client will chop you kau2.

I kinda know how it feels, to be in the field that you are doing freelance work but couldn't come out with a number

for electronic design projects that I'm already familiar with (no major redesign), I just quote a number that I am comfortable with (10-15k for a week of design), since there's no real benchmark at that time..
I stick to that number for recurring clients while some ppl inquired and mentioned that I charge too high. in that case they are free to go find other designers

at the same time, for some odd jobs, depending on how deep is the client budget, I just throw a higher number to test water. there was once I billed 18k for 30 minutes of work

also, if you know anyone that is in this line of work, u can also ask them how they bill..for example, I called up my junior that runs an engineering firm regarding how they do quotation for electrical/electronic projects, cost of material, time, etc.

This post has been edited by quadcube: May 21 2022, 10:29 PM

That's .....speechless, I work for 1 year++ also cannot get that much.

I always admire someone like you who know electronics circuit design, especially those who know hardware and software.

if you are new but keen to do freelancing, charge by project is what I would suggest. Some ppl I know even keep their fees lower than others to remain competitive. Keep doing until you have gained solid experience and accumulate a substantial portfolio. Then start growing from there.

It's a small sacrifice for a brighter prospect in the future.

All the best with your new found freelancing job!