FAQs
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know about working with The Shades, from pricing and timelines to packaging and websites.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does The Shades do?
The Shades is a branding and design studio in Navi Mumbai. We design logos and brand identities, product packaging, websites and landing pages, POP/POSM retail displays, motion graphics and artwork adaptations for startups, brand managers and growing businesses.
Which cities do you serve?
We serve Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Thane, Panvel, Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Nagpur and Bangalore, and we work with brands and founders in Canada. Meetings can be in person around Mumbai or online anywhere.
How much does branding or packaging design cost?
Pricing depends on scope, number of deliverables and timeline. Share a short brief by form or WhatsApp and we will send a clear, itemised quote, usually the same working day.
How long does a logo or brand identity project take?
A focused logo or identity project usually takes one to three weeks, depending on how quickly feedback comes in. We share a clear timeline before we start, so you always know what happens next.
Do you work with startups and small budgets?
Yes. Many of our clients are early stage founders. Tell us your budget and scope and we will recommend a package that fits, and grow the work with you as the business grows.
Can you handle packaging from concept to print files?
Yes. We handle packaging consultation, structure and KLD (dieline) design, artwork, 3D packshots, physical sample mocks and print-ready files, and we adapt the design across variants and sizes.
Do you work with clients outside Maharashtra and in Canada?
Yes. Our process works remotely through video calls, WhatsApp and cloud files. We already support brands and founders in Canada and across India, with schedules that overlap your working hours.
What do you need from me to start?
A short brief is enough: what you sell, who you sell to, and what you want to achieve. Fill the quick form or message us on WhatsApp and we will take it from there.
Do you provide the source files?
Yes. On final payment we hand over editable source files, print-ready files and a usage guide, so your team and vendors can use the design correctly.
Can you redesign my existing packaging or logo?
Yes. We refresh existing brands carefully, keeping recognition where it matters and fixing what is holding the brand back.
Do you design Amazon and e-commerce listing creatives?
Yes. We design Amazon listing images, A+ content and e-commerce store visuals that follow marketplace guidelines and improve click-through and conversion.
Do you work on real estate projects?
Yes. We design project branding, brochures, hoardings, social and launch creatives for residential and commercial developments.
How do payments work?
We share a clear quote first. Larger projects are split into milestone payments, and we confirm the schedule before work starts. Contact us for pricing.
Can I meet you in person?
Yes. Our studio is in Khanda Colony, Navi Mumbai. Message us on WhatsApp to fix a time, or we can meet online.
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Tell us what you are building. We reply the same working day with ideas, a timeline and a clear quote.