Contact the Austin graphic designing firms directly and do some extensive interviews with their respective representatives. Inquire them about all the essential details, such as how much experience does the firm has, who have been its past clients, etc. Also ask them about the quality of material they use, whether they follow any structured planned process and what type of creative and innovative methods they imply in designing the annual reports. If possible, talk to the head of the designing team. Discuss with him or her, in detail, about how you want your annual report to be and ask for an approximate cost.
3) Ask them to show you some samples. The samples will enable you to see how the spaces have been used, what type of color schemes and layout does the firm use and how does the end product comes out to be. This will give you a better idea about the firm’s product quality.