I ♥ clients
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- ian0
I asked the boss not to set it in Comic Sans, but he said (after much discussion with the client)
"just give them what they want"
I couldnt do it, one of the other designers did it. It was like green kryptonite, I felt weak just thinking about it...
- ninjasavant0
While working at kinko's:
Client:
These designs are pretty good, ever interested in doing some design for a storefront facade? I've bought a store downtown, going to start a restaurant/bar. Interested?Me:
Yes. Yes I am.Client:
Yeah, I figure if I can get it done and pay a student in pizza then I'll be ahead of the game.Me:
Unless by 'pizza' you mean 'actual money' you're wasting your time.Client begins to explain his position as I walk away.
- tommyo0
'That mailer will take you what...10 minutes to design?'
From what I heard, it took them 2 weeks to find a new designer. ;)
- PonyBoy0
Enter response:
and then the client feels allllll damn proud of themselves for 'their contribution'... and they never shut up about it either...
... and now you're stuck w/a 'creative' as a client...
... *sigh
- gramme0
I HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE USE CREATIVE AS A NOUN
carry on.
- ********0
I love them for making me realize just how far I am from being able to practice universal love
- ian0
From a client: Look just listen to what I want and don't try to 'design' anything. I know more about design than you do...
Eh?
- ian0
From my boss: Hey its good and all, I like it but how about we do a version with a little more, you know something that looks more 'designed'.
Eh?
- mayo0
Pony, my boss tells us that we discourage bad ideas (tactfully) three times. If they insist after 3 we do what they want because we need to get paid.
- gramme0
some people just aren't good at explaining themselves. Paul Rand was a great designer, but he was also a phenomenal speaker. He called his presentation process the "musical accompaniment".
This is also why I think if all designers were highly skilled, there would be no need for copywriters.
- gramme0
Pony, my boss tells us that we discourage bad ideas (tactfully) three times. If they insist after 3 we do what they want because we need to get paid.
mayo
(Jun 27 06, 14:17)good call that. I think we do the same.
- PonyBoy0
Enter response:
hey gramme... get over it!!!
cre·a·tive
adj.
1. Having the ability or power to create: Human beings are creative animals.
2. Productive; creating.
3. Characterized by originality and expressiveness; imaginative: creative writing.n.
One who displays productive originality: the creatives in the advertising department.
http://dictionary.reference.com/…
:)
- ian0
Im looking forward to the day that I can present a concept to the client through the medium of dance.
I already have a routine in place for 'we will use a limited colour palette and a sans serif typeface to enhance your brand"
- gramme0
Call me Susan, call me Wes Mantooth, but don't call me a creative. It sounds kitschy, that's all.
- version30
my next client site will communicate only through colorful flashing lights and morse code beeps
"text is so web 2.0"
- gramme0
one good thing about being a print designer is that nobody ever asks for print 2.0...
- PonyBoy0
Enter response:
gramme... how 'bout I just call you a cab?
*da dum.. crash!
- gramme0
*da dum.. crash!
PonyBoy
(Jun 27 06, 14:29):|
- Mojo0
LOL Ian,
Ponyboy: he probably still hates it :)
Just like I hate people using spoons the proper way when eating soup.. it's right, but it just LOOKS WRONG.
x
- PonyBoy0
Enter response:
mojo... who needs a utensil?
*sluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrpppp...
ahhhhh!
just like when I'd drink the sugary milk up from my bowl of cereal as a kid (and still do)