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Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:21:08 +0000

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By: Niki Brown

Niki Brown — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:51:15 +0000

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By: Niki Brown

Niki Brown — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:50:03 +0000

It’s good to hear that there are ways out of communication ruts…. And ways to prevent them!

I’m utalizing a moodboarf pn a project right now to make sure the client and I both have the same look and feel on mind!

By: kyle

kyle — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:35:04 +0000

I think what I’ve learned now is to not offer a quote without a budget ballpark first. I’ve run into situations lately where I give a quote and end up losing the job because my number was too high.

With a client budget in mind, I can find out if I am even going to bother writing a proposal, or find a solution that works within the constraints of their budget.

By: Design Informer

Design Informer — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:34:55 +0000

Excellent post, Liz.

Don’t dwell on stuff and don’t take it personal.

that statement is so true. Not all of your clients will like your designs and your work, and it is very easy to get discouraged when you hear negative feedback. That is why as a designer myself, I try not to take things personal. I think the key is to turn the negative criticism into something positive. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! :)

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Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:22:37 +0000

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By: Aaron Irizarry

Aaron Irizarry — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:21:45 +0000

Nic post Liz… one of the largest things I have learned is to have realistic expectations about clients understanding, my abilities, a balanced workload…

When my expectations go past where they should be… more times than not i find myself more frustrated or in a jam somehow.

~ Aaron I