The Client Push
Don’t get me wrong I love my clients but some time or another we get into a situation of the client push. Push…more like a jab in the side. “I need this done ASAP”. We are a deadline driven people us creatives, ASAP when I last checked was not a date. I don’t mean to be harsh…I’m just trying a new way of writing…sometimes a client just doesn’t listen. In my experience, which is always debatable, the best work comes from a hands off client. I found this great post on Freelance Switch that defines the different types of clients to the tee. 12 Breeds of Clients
Great article and hits on a a similar point. This would be classified as the hands on client, more like all up in your $hit client. As much as I don’t like to piss off my customers…as I love them dearly… they all should know that creative minds have an unsaid way about them. Maybe it should be in the contract…The best part is when they push you so hard to get everything done then drop off the face of the planet…love that… Bottom line…everyone works differently. Constructive criticism is encouraged, but when we talk about the “Client Push” this goes beyond constructive criticism, usually ending up in a complete loss of aesthetic.
It’s frustrating to see a great design go bad, and this is a result of the Client Push. If your new to the field or a seasoned veteran my advise, always stand up for your designs and hit them home with a nice summary of your ideas…otherwise…well you get the point.
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