Clients vs Designers

Sep 3, 2016 11:49 AM

realrocknrolla

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Not sure if these are real or fake but thought i'd still share them.

Top Red Beats Red Bottom!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

The "1/3" area whatever one is such b.s. if people think it looks better than obviously something is wrong

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

These seem fake since one of them has the sender and responder switched

9 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 1

I vote for top red.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 4

A few of these are pretty disappointing, designer is being pretentious and unhelpful. Client can be stupid, but they are still your client.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

Too many fakes, most of the maybe real ones are probably fake. Ruined any enjoyment

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

yeah, these are so super fake.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I like the top red better

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm not a designer but these always make me laugh. Moar please.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Yeah don't know if they're real or not, but they do sound like any number of conversations I had doing graphic design.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

They aren't. Same background. Inconsistent senders.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Background is just the standard whatsapp background. But the rest doesnt add up no.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Graphic designer here; not how you wanna speak to a client if you wanna get paid... or your salesperson. Be polite, and don't get personal.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

thank you. :-)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

oh god I don't miss this at all -.- hated life as a designer.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Check out clientsfromhell.com if you want more like this!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

*.net, sorry everybody

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

as an artist who does character design comms a lot, this one speaks to me.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Also, bottom red is easier on the eyes. Less intense. Whereas the top one is like "IM FUCKING RED BITCH" so I'd go with bottom.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't know KhaleesiTheKitty. They're both the same

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Clients

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

#2 why didn't they send over a pdf?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Cause the "designer" is an idiot and doesn't know how to do his job.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

#teambottom

9 years ago | Likes 36 Dislikes 4

#TeamRedBottom..

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

Wouldn't #1 name be Charlie Client and not Emma Client. Because why would she put her own name as the person she was texting?

9 years ago | Likes 222 Dislikes 1

I think most of the stuff like this you see is fake as hell

9 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 0

Charlie designer then I guess, but youre right!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

There's no consistency on wether the "designer" or the customer is on right or left. If it was real he would always be on the right. Fakes.

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

Also wouldn't the name be the same...?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The name at the top would always be different due to different clients.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I mean the names the clients are saying.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Had to stop reading when I got to the second one with the threads reversed

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

All I can see is people with terrible communication skills on both sides.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

If the problem is something only a designer understand, he needs to explain it to the client. Not like "Hurr durr my client is stupid"

9 years ago | Likes 570 Dislikes 9

I agree, seems to be unpleasant to customer who is paying them money for a service. Teach don't preach beach

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

If I was the customer and the designer acted cocky when I don't know something about designing, I would cancel the job and block him.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Some clients are tho... The "my son did this and I like it" argument that some come with is just mind boggling at times.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

The problem is often how much the client overestimates their own understanding and then ignores what you provide.

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

Then 1) document their demands and 2) deliver exactly what was demanded, regardless of how much it hurts your delicate aesthetic senses.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yup. The client is always right. Make them sign off in agreement when work is done so if they come back complaining they can't do shit.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They are all fake don't worry.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Also you probably shouldn't be discussing the problems in short texts. Maybe not the best form of communication there

9 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 1

True

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Yeah, but...fake texts for internet points are better.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is how I work. Explain the steps and the deadlines and give them a list of things THEY need to provide in order to start the work.

9 years ago | Likes 55 Dislikes 1

Yes. And then set expectations on delivery dates that slides with delays.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh yeah. ''I gave you all the content 1 week bf my website is supposed to be launched, why do you need more time?'' ffs XD

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I won't work without requirements. I am not making anything off the top of my head. Huge amount of extra work after you show it to them

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

You are right! If you want to spend hours on concepts that are just going to be brushed away, don't ask questions to your client.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm so confused which side is the designer and whose the client

9 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 1

The green txt is the owners phone. Name of contact at the top and txt should be the white. Some of em are def fake. First one for example.

9 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

They are all fake.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Since the green text says "hey charlie" the contact name at top should be charlie, not emma client.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Several of these are fake or staged for sure.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

this is why i gave up graphic design and started landscaping. better money, better coworkers.

9 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 1

yep. i do junk removal & I make stickers on my plotter. About all i can handle since the clientele & coworkers are so frustrating in gfx

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

what i loved shedding the most was the office politics/drama. sitting on ass all day bitching about things that do not matter past 5pm.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Shane?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

no but my name does start with an S. but not shane.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I work in landscaping with a guy named Shane who gave up his career in graphic design so I figured I'd check

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Whats wrong with the photo on business card?

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 2

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Nothing if the client's business fits having a photo on their card.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Yeah, I think this was a reasonable request - and just saying no without explaining why not is douchey.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm going to guess the design was already complete and adding a photo would require a re-design - but otherwise I'm with you.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Realtors / low budget lawyers tend to do this. Not saying its bad or wrong just stating a very common trend of the demographic that does it.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Tacky. I guess people just wanna hand out selfies today, cause nothing they say is memorable enough.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

Nonsense, plus a professional portrait isn't a selfie

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

And yet, I've NEVER seen a lawyer or doctor or architect or banker or any serious professional having their mugshot on a business card.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Depends what your business is. Could be completely appropriate for, I don't know, a model.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Except models don't make business cards. Sauce: My gf is a model.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

So all these people have the same shitty phone background and font?

9 years ago | Likes 94 Dislikes 3

It's all fake. They all type similarly, deliver a thematic joke in one screen, and half of them are screenshots from the clients.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

These are probably mostly fake

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Its the standard Whatsapp background and samsung font... but yeah a few are fake. First one. Green txt is own phone, contact name is her too

9 years ago | Likes 70 Dislikes 2

It is whatsapp but they are all from iPhone. From the same phone too looking at the carrier or lack thereof.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They all look fake to me.

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Haha could be yes, some just did a better job executing it I guess

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I like the bottom red better.

9 years ago | Likes 439 Dislikes 25

Samsies.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Top red!

9 years ago | Likes 104 Dislikes 4

Team top red!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So you're into spanking hm?

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

You monster! Team Top Red to the end!

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 1

This is going to end in an imgur schism. Mark my words.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It actually looks slightly pink on my screen. I like the top better. :/

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

For a background: bottom, for a logo: top.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Same

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I like the top red. It looks richer

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It depends on what the project is. Personally I like top red but it isn't as usable as bottom red (which has more of a pink hue)

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

bottom one is a lot softer and more appropriate for anything design imo

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Left red is best red

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

The top one is red. the bottom one is pink.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Me too. It isn't as harsh and in my face.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Depends on what you will use it for top red is intense and aggressive while the bottom is more soothing

9 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

Top red went full saturation.....you never go full saturation

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I knew it....my eyes are REAL

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

This is why designers use pms colours. You can never trust seeing colours on a screen either.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Agreed. Bottom red FTW

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Ugh, it makes you look childish. I prefer the top red, more sophisticated and straight to the point kind of red.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Is it just me or does it have a more magenta hue to it?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's red and gold

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No, it's magenta and black.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a person with red/green color deficiency I can confirm. They are identical.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Same. It's softer and less PUNCH IN THE FACE BITCH

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I don't know if I'd ever use red as a background color though. Too many things clash with red especially those reds

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And that kids is how the great war of 2016 began...

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Too red is warmer towards orange and bottom I cooler towards magenta/purple

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Top*

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bottom red looks less intense to me....lol

9 years ago | Likes 102 Dislikes 3

It is less intense. It's red with a bit of blue mixed in, meaning it's less saturated. That means it's not vibrant, it's more gray

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What? My eyes aren't bad is it? The bottom one shades more to the light red towards pink. Top is darker red and more intense.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Yeah I think it has more blue in it

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It looks like a softer rose red, while the is an angry tomato

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

It is. But your eyes aren't real, how can you trust the red.

9 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 0

They say freak, when you're singled out, The red, it filters through.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I feel an existential crisis coming on...

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Mirrors aren't real either, how can you trust yourself?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You do not send a psd to a client... Why should everybody have photoshop?

9 years ago | Likes 1547 Dislikes 11

that's how you think it works. but that's not always how it works. some clients are hard heads.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

They own it and every right to it?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 22

What? No , he should send it in a (i forget the name omg) file so anybody can open it without meeding to purchase photoshop

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Pdf. Can't make their own changes and steal your work if you don't send the file anyway.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You do send the PSD, as well as a svg, and a jpg/png/tiff, you don't *just* send the psd

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"you need psd to open it" screams fake.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Honestly I thought of Paint.NET at first, which at least has layers and basic editing tools.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Came her for this. Sending a client a psd file is just asking for confusion

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You should send a flattened JPG to the client. Why waste bandwidth.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you! If you had the software etc why the fuck would you be paying a designer. Dick.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I am a designer, and you don't. You send them a PDF or JPG to proof.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Because these are fake?

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

No they aren't. A professional designer would get asked this at least 3 times a day. People are morons when it comes to file types.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 7

Some designer deliver the original files to the costumer. They dont keep the work with them.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That one lost me. No designer would ever send just a psd to a client that didn't request it.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why shouldn't they? It's a cool program. Takes like a week to get on 56k though. But that was like 14 years ago now

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Its in the Adobe TOS. You MUST share the message of Adobe to any and all.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I usually send a psd a png a jpeg and when appropriate a .eps when dealing with imagery. Formats are good for different things and 1/2

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

2/2 not all clients have the software to save different formats. But then again I have to agree that paint is not really design software.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My thought was maybe this is the untrained in-house designer they were contracted to work with - but that's based on nothing whatsoever.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Probably because it's fake

9 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 3

Agreed. And honestly the designer kinda sounds like a douche.

9 years ago | Likes 606 Dislikes 6

Its fake. The from: and to: is reversed.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Most likely all fake but ahh yes would I have liked to have actually said a lot of these at times.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Or fake. Most likely fake. Actually, all of these are fake lol

9 years ago | Likes 230 Dislikes 2

You think that someone would do that? Just go on the internet and lie?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

they are clearly fake b/c of the lack of a drawn out conversation. All of them just end after the joke. So either he got fired or its fake.

9 years ago | Likes 43 Dislikes 1

probably fake, and yet probably all have been true at some point.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

And all sound like douches.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Depends. Its probably useful as a company to have the actual assets to be able to pass to web team, marketing, etc.

9 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 2

But that would be secondary. Primary would be bmp jpg or png.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

But as a first instance you would never send a psd. This post shits me as a designer, it's our job to de code a brief

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Or, know you, actually act professionally and discuss beforehand in what format(s) the product is to be delivered.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Ideally both.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm a web dev and have seen companies with only jpg versions of their logos and nothing else. I weep a little inside every time I see this.

9 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

So damn true. Then it's my job to waste all that time to salvage something out of it.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

you only send a psd if the other person wants to do some work on it too. Otherwise png, pdf, jpg or some other specific pre-arranged format

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Prearranged and uneditable.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not even PDF. you have to be sure they can't screw with it. You can screw with PDFs they aren't flattened files.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You would never send them your only copy, and if you're working with them they might need to access the layers. But like I say, it 1/2

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Really depends of the nature of the relationship. Most of the files I send are to other artists for collaborative projects. If it's 1.5/2

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

colab is completely different situation than client proofs

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A print company, you might send them a psd for colour correction, if it's an untrusted client paying for an image, then ofc you send 1.75/2

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If it's a finished image you'll be sending to a client always save it as a jpg or png or something you can open in a basic photo opener.

9 years ago | Likes 167 Dislikes 0

Even tiff if it really needs to be that high Rez.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Very true, as a designer can confirm

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I send my clients a folder with a PDF, PSD, AI, JPEG, PNG, EPS, annddd SVG. All neatly organized and labeled. Like wtf?

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

And I ALWAYS include the font. Even its redundant.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Not all heroes wear capes. I hate font matching.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

or a pdf even I mean why would you send the psd

9 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

For webdesign the people implementing it may want to crop things differently and prefer to get the psd. For most printed work you use vector

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

there are a few times when sending the PSD is good or even expected-- but then, the only paid-for art I've done is for petsites

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

No there isnt. The only time you ever send actual working files is if the client has brought the artwork from you. Otherwise PDF or JPG only

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Did you really suggest JPG? A lossely compression? You send clients the PSD/AI and a PNG.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"if the client bought the artwork from you" um... yes? yes, they bought the art, that's why I'm doing art, because they bought it.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0