At Rhino Tattoo Studio, we believe every tattoo should be as unique as the person wearing it. That's why we don't charge extra for custom design work - it's included in every tattoo price. Whether you come with a detailed concept or just a rough idea, our artists will work with you to create something amazing, all included in our quoted price.
Why Most Studios Charge Extra for Design
Many tattoo studios charge separately for design work, consultation time, and revisions. This can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars before you even get tattooed. Some places charge $50-150 per hour for design time, plus additional fees for changes.
We think this approach is wrong. Creating a perfect design for your tattoo shouldn't be an extra expense - it should be part of the artistic process that every client deserves.
Hidden Costs at Other Studios:
- • Design consultation fees: $50-100
- • Drawing time charges: $75-150/hour
- • Revision fees: $25-50 per change
- • Rush design fees: 25-50% extra
- • Complex design surcharges: $100-300
Our Philosophy: Design is Part of the Art
Why We Include Design Work:
🎨 It's Part of Our Craft
Creating the perfect design is an essential part of tattooing. We don't see it as separate work - it's part of the artistic process.
💰 Transparent Pricing
You deserve to know exactly what you'll pay upfront. No surprise fees, no hidden costs, no last-minute charges.
🤝 Better Collaboration
When design work is included, you feel free to express your ideas and make changes without worrying about extra costs.
✨ Better Results
We can take the time needed to perfect your design, resulting in tattoos that truly reflect your vision.
What's Included in Every Tattoo Price
🗣️ Initial Consultation
FREE - Discuss your ideas, preferences, placement options, and get professional advice on bringing your vision to life.
✏️ Custom Design Creation
FREE - Our artists create a completely custom design tailored specifically to your ideas, style preferences, and placement.
🔄 Unlimited Revisions
FREE - We'll refine and adjust the design until it's exactly what you want. No limits, no extra charges.
📐 Size & Placement Adjustments
FREE - We'll adjust the design size and modify it to work perfectly with your chosen placement on your body.
🎨 Style Adaptations
FREE - Want to see your design in different styles? We'll show you how it looks in realistic, traditional, geometric, or other styles.
🕒 Time Investment
FREE - We invest whatever time is needed to create the perfect design, whether that's 1 hour or 10 hours.
Real Client Examples
How We've Helped Clients Bring Ideas to Life:
📚 Sarah's Story
What she brought: A rough sketch of a mandala idea and some
Pinterest inspiration photos
What we created: A custom geometric mandala that incorporated
her spiritual symbols and fit perfectly on her forearm
Design time: 3 revisions over 2 weeks - all included in her
$280 tattoo price
📚 Marcus's Experience
What he brought: Just an idea - "something that represents my
journey through addiction recovery"
What we created: A powerful phoenix rising from ashes with
personal symbolism woven throughout
Design time: Multiple consultations and 5 design iterations -
all included in his $450 tattoo price
📚 Emma's Memorial Tattoo
What she brought: A photo of her grandmother and some
meaningful quotes
What we created: A delicate portrait with flowing script and
floral elements that told her grandmother's story
Design time: Extensive consultation plus 4 design revisions to
capture the emotional meaning - all included in her $320 tattoo price
Our Design Process
Step-by-Step Design Journey:
Initial Ideas Discussion
Share your vision, inspiration, and ideas. No pressure - we're here to listen and understand what you want.
Collaborative Planning
We discuss style options, placement considerations, size, and how to best bring your idea to life.
First Design Draft
Our artists create the initial design based on your discussion, incorporating all your ideas and preferences.
Review & Refinement
We review the design together, make any adjustments, and refine until it's exactly what you envisioned.
Final Approval & Tattooing
Once you're completely happy with the design, we schedule your tattoo appointment and bring it to life!
Common Questions About Our Approach
❓ "How can you afford to include design work?"
We build the cost of design time into our tattoo pricing structure. This means transparent, fair pricing for everyone, and we can focus on creating amazing art instead of tracking billable hours.
❓ "What if I change my mind completely?"
No problem! We'd rather take the time to get it right than rush into a tattoo you're not 100% happy with. Major changes are still included - it's all part of the creative process.
❓ "Does this make your tattoos more expensive?"
Actually, no! When you factor in design fees at other studios, our all-inclusive pricing often costs less overall, and you get better service and more personalized attention.
❓ "Can I use my own design?"
Absolutely! We can work with your existing design, but we'll still collaborate to optimize it for tattooing and make sure it works perfectly for your chosen placement.
Why This Matters for You
The Benefits You Get:
💰 Save Money
No surprise fees or design charges. You know exactly what you'll pay from the start.
😌 Peace of Mind
Express your ideas freely without worrying about meter running on design time.
🎯 Better Results
We can take the time needed to perfect your design, resulting in tattoos you'll love forever.
🤝 True Partnership
Work with artists who are invested in creating your perfect tattoo, not maximizing billable hours.
Ready to Bring Your Idea to Life?
Experience the difference of working with artists who value your vision. Book a free consultation today and discover how we can transform your ideas into incredible custom tattoo art - all included in one transparent price.