Starting a studio with wife?
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- randomname
Crazy thought, but anyone done it? Is it crazy to mix work life in there?
- thecreativefire0
crazy. i worked for a husband and wife team once and it was hell. it'll strat out great but you'll soon have different views on a client/design/brief/etc and how can you separate that business attitude from a personal one. I wouldn't advise it unless you're REEEEEEALLY close, to the extent you finish each others...sentances.
- animatedgif0
Might be ok if it's just you two and you can separate work/outside work (good luck with that haha). But something to consider if you did expand is every time I've worked somewhere the boss has employed their wife it's always been really awkward, but usually because they were a bit shit at their job yet given more authority than they deserved.
- randommail0
Leila and Massimo Vignelli did it supremely. So did Ray and Charles Eames.
- randommail0
Just know each others strengths and weaknesses. And then divide and conquer.
- Miesfan0
Yes and yes, it is crazy.
A random question, is randommail answering to randomname?
- randommail0
randommail answers to no one.
I own random.
- bjladams0
i've never even met your wife.
- TheBlueOne0
I wouldn't.
- bjladams0
actually- i've got a few friends that run husband/wife studios. the ones with kids seem to do best, cause it gives them time together away from the house. they also try to overlap the time they work together, so the shops open 10 hours a day, but each is only in there for 7 or so, with 4 hours in there together.
- eficks0
there has to be a boss.
- ben_0
Depends on your relationship with your wife, it will be amplified in a business relationship, none are the same. Substitute "wife" for "best friend" and you have the same issues present. Either you're cut out for a partnership or you're not.
- randommail0
ultimately, you two need to have distinct responsibilities. Not only so you can work well, but for the client to be able to perceive your studio's value.
- OSFA0
DesignArmy.
UnderConsideration.
Arnell (I think)
- hellobotto0
It can heavily depend on temperament and whether or not you want to have employees eventually. If you can be a strong Type A around each other at times, and it doesn't sneak into personal life, then cool deal. As soon as you have your first employee (and this goes for client contacts, too), you'll need to establish which of you will be the final word in specific situations (creative direction, business operations...). I've worked for a couple couples, and when there was clarity and definition in operations, things motored along splendidly.
My wife and I collaborate creatively, but keep offices separate. It gives us a chance to work together, but eliminates the vibe of working for one another.
- meffid0
No fucking way.
- utopian0
call it "Prenup & Pension"
with a really tidy ampersand in the logo :)
i want money for that idea!
- maikel0
It is a good and a bad idea.
Specially good if your missus is hot and you can get some in-between clients' action...I regret nowadays not seeing my missus much as I am most of the time at work... but it's down of how you are.
If you prefer creating some distance to keep things interesting, seeing your other half EVERY SINGLE DAY in the office will kill you.
Anyway about 10 years ago I used to work with the girl I was dating and it was crap. She would not ever get up early, and many times I found myself working till late on my own... if it would have been a purely business relationship I have gotten rid of her, but I couldn't because of the personal situation.
Also had a similar thing while working with one of my brothers...
Your call mate. Good luck.
- mydo0
i'm pretty sure this was a husband a wife studio when it started.
http://hi-res.net/
- BusterBoy0
Pros: Blowjobs on the job are permitted
Cons: They'll be from your wife