Comments on: 12 tips for working with designers

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:13 +0000

Agree – I’ve experienced the stabbing in the dark. It can be frustrating and confusing.
Objectivity is an interesting benefit for using freelance designers – distance from the brand and the internal discussion/workings of the client.

By: Nathan Sarlow

Nathan Sarlow — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:27:39 +0000

Something you alluded to but didn’t quite say outright is when making changes, often clients will take a stab at what they feel the problem is rather than talking about the problem with the designer. This method often leads to multiple rounds of pointless changes trying to make it look ‘right’.

Rather than saying ‘How about if we make X yellow’ say, I think the red makes it look too negative, and would like something that’s much brighter & positive.

Another thing is that the designer CAN often be more objective because they’re not as close to the brand. Often letting a designer know what you want to convey in the mark will achieve your objective more efficiently than dictating 30 specific elements you want included.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:44:05 +0000

Looks like there are parallels between the creative professions. Some of it simply applies to working with people who have different roles from you.

By: jason

jason — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:57:48 +0000

It’s funny, but almost all of these apply to working with a screenwriter on a film project, too!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:08:44 +0000

Thank you. I’m working a list for designers too — there can be frustration on both sides of the table.

By: Sarah | @MadysonDesigns

Sarah | @MadysonDesigns — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:50:27 +0000

This is a great list, and I think all designers and clients alike would benefit from keeping these in mind.