Forum member JetOne recently submitted a post looking for help with pricing a logo design. Some great advice followed, that can be applied to many graphic design projects. The suggestions included always having an agreement, charging a flat rate, and getting a deposit. Join the discussion now, and remember the forums are a great place to look for advice and to get feedback on work. For some further reading, here are some articles that relate to the discussion:

• How to Determine a Flat Rate
• Hourly Rates vs. Flat Rates
• Business Tip: Always Have a Contract
• What to Include in a Contract

I've been trying out a lot of online color palette tools lately, and was especially impressed with Adobe Kuler. The user-friendly tools allows you to search existing palettes and create your own via an intuitive interface. You can also create a palette from an image, which could prove very useful for design projects. Read the full review.

Online giant AOL recently revealed their new branding... a move away from the triangle and typeface currently featured on the AOL website to simple "Aol." type (including the period) that can be displayed with countless images as its background. Business Wire features a small sample of the new branding, that is meant to show the company's flexibility and focus on varied content. The new look has received pretty quick backlash and complaints from the design community... what do you think?

37signals makes great products that help us stay organized, from tracking tasks to managing contacts to online chatting. Mac AppStorm put together an impressive list of Mac and iPhone apps that compliment these products. The list includes software for Basecamp, Backpack, Highrise and Campfire. Since these 37signals services operate online in a web browser, these alternatives allow you to work offline and on-the-go.