http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/designers-working-with-clients/ BoDo Business of Design online Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:45:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.9 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/designers-working-with-clients/#comment-532 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:03:30 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/designers-working-with-clients/#comment-532 [...] So far we’ve concentrated on clients - what our clients should know before making contact, a wishful client’s guide to conduct, and a shared range of problems that crop up with the client / designer relationship. [...] […] So far we’ve concentrated on clients - what our clients should know before making contact, a wishful client’s guide to conduct, and a shared range of problems that crop up with the client / designer relationship. […]

]]> http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/designers-working-with-clients/#comment-281 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:50:47 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/designers-working-with-clients/#comment-281 [...] In the first part of the Designers Working With Series, to set the stage I asked designers, “As a professional designer, what are the main points you want clients (potential and present) to know before contacting you about a project?” [...] […] In the first part of the Designers Working With Series, to set the stage I asked designers, “As a professional designer, what are the main points you want clients (potential and present) to know before contacting you about a project?” […]

]]> http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/designers-working-with-clients/#comment-236 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:02:20 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/designers-working-with-clients/#comment-236 [...] The first question was about what we want clients to know before contacting us. Adrian shared that he expects a client to be familiar enough with his work that they can trust him with their project. Andy looks for clients to have done some prep work about the project’s goals and budget. Anna finds it’s important to educate our clients about the value of design. Brian wrote that clients have expectations, but so do we. Chris looks for an understanding that design isn’t a commodity. Dan shared that design has value and that value is worth something. Daniel tells us he wants everybody to be happy, but especially the audience. Danita told us of the importance of branding and understanding some basic design terminology. Dawn believes in building partnerships. Metin expects clients to understand that he is an experienced professional. Neil wants clients to know that good design requires two things – time and money. [...] […] The first question was about what we want clients to know before contacting us. Adrian shared that he expects a client to be familiar enough with his work that they can trust him with their project. Andy looks for clients to have done some prep work about the project’s goals and budget. Anna finds it’s important to educate our clients about the value of design. Brian wrote that clients have expectations, but so do we. Chris looks for an understanding that design isn’t a commodity. Dan shared that design has value and that value is worth something. Daniel tells us he wants everybody to be happy, but especially the audience. Danita told us of the importance of branding and understanding some basic design terminology. Dawn believes in building partnerships. Metin expects clients to understand that he is an experienced professional. Neil wants clients to know that good design requires two things – time and money. […]

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