hello my fellow lovely graphic designers, or other designers!
i am sure! very very very triple gazillion sure that there will be at least ONE client who will find you and ask this question "can you design something like this?" then points or show a design from other designers.
hands up whoever been in this situation before! dont be shy cuz i have! just now. haha
and what do i feel? HURT! annoyed and unworthy and somehow a failure.
(and i dont understand, if they prefer to have THAT design, why cant they just go to that designer?) ---- > can anybody answer this?
what these clients need to realize is just one simple thing : EVERY DESIGNER HAS THEIR OWN STYLE AND TASTE. THAT IS WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS. (like me i prefer to be the vintage cute colorful simple style, just like my personality, bubbly, practical and easy going!)
pleaseeeee keep that in mind my love :)
oh dont get me wrong, i love all my clients and if i can, i would love to be a partner to them til death do us part haha I REALLY MEAN THIS. i treasure every single clients that i have. if i can have a party or just a fancy dinner for me n them, i would! but sadly, not all clients are nice and respectful.
what i think i should do? this is for me and what works well for me.
when i work, i prefer to keep the positive energy surrounding me, if i feel happy, i can work well :) (i mean who doesnt? can you work when you are in a bad mood and create such a splendid work? *thumbs up if you do*)
i always think that THESE TYPE OF CLIENTS will bring only negative energy and wont bring you to a success because, they dont appreciate your talent, they discourage you and they don't respect you and your work. so why bother keeping them?
stay true to yourself. you are what you eat. if your the type of person with a vintage and mellow personality, create a vintage and mellow design! it is still art and i still love it! if you are a bold person, create one that reflects your personality. JUST BE TRUE TO YOUR PERSONALITY!
ALWAYS TRY SOMETHING NEW A.K.A EXPERIMENTING. you have no idea how i crave for these new experiments and experiences, therefore i am always open to accept new products and design but not when a client is asking me to design with another style. tsk tsk tsk, you wouldnt like it too if i ask you to be someone you are not right? :)
i am known in my family and friends for my stubborn-ess :D i probably should show it to my clients. haha
BE FIRM WITH EVERYTHING. ---> i should do this! you know what is annoying? a client told me to try to get inspired from this company, i did, n he/she still isnt happy, well i feel like screaming " what is it that you want? i follow what you ask for!" well guess what, this will be the last thing i do. This type of client, will only give a bad and negative vibe and whats even worse, this client always ask me to do design like this company or that company and guess what? NOTHING SATISFY HER. and what hurts the most, this client showed me a design from their other designer. HELLO, IF YOU PREFER THEIR DESIGN, WHY BOTHER ASKING ME? ASK THEM :) i am alright with that, i guess we can please everybody
ASK DETAILS ---> there are times when i forgot ahaha :P but here is a quick qs you can ask (courtesy of freelancefolder.com)
just be detailed!
CRITIQUE THEIR IDEA ---> oh no no no this isnt an attack to the client! it is simply.. how do i put this... a "discussion & interchanging opinions to get a deeper and finalized understanding"
so if all of these doesnt work, i know i have tried.... i will simply just.. LET GO. because you know why? i always believe when one door closes, another opens. this apply similarly to designs and clients, one client down, another will come :) and pray that new client is better.
so i will end this opinions/rambles/tips with a warm hug for you readers. Remember when you meet a disrespectful and unworthy client, keep in mind there are more clients out there waiting for you! and you dont need a client that degrade and discourage you. :)
enjoy!
x
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