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Design

Posted by leonardpongo
leonardpongo
2,379 Points

How to convince my client

Hi all,

I am working on a print design for a client in the construction industry. My client has very poor 90s-like tastes. I am trying to find a way to take down those ugly bubbles and pink titles he wants me to include everywhere in the design (along with awful flashy colours). I am feeling ashamed of creating something that looks so bad but am not sure how to get around it.. Looking at the evolution of the design over time, it is getting uglier by the day..

Any advice on how to turn him around?

5 Answers

Thomas Daugherty
Thomas Daugherty
23,983 Points
Thomas Daugherty
Thomas Daugherty
23,983 Points

One way of convincing a client is showing successful logos from their competition. Remember not to be pushy and be sure to complete what they asked for at the moment.

by4
by4
34 Points
by4
by4
34 Points

I found this article interesting: How to Deal With a Client Who Wants a Bad Design

leonardpongo
leonardpongo
2,379 Points
leonardpongo
leonardpongo
2,379 Points

Thanks for your advices, I have started trying to be more assertive and pushing the envelope by proposing a finished product that shows what I have in mind instead of trying to convince my client and it seems to work quiet well. I've also set it as my goal to make their ideas of design change by working with me :)

Thomas Daugherty
Thomas Daugherty
23,983 Points
Thomas Daugherty
Thomas Daugherty
23,983 Points

Be sure to let us know the outcome and what you learned!

Thomas Daugherty
Thomas Daugherty
23,983 Points
Thomas Daugherty
Thomas Daugherty
23,983 Points

Sorry about that this was a duplicated message :(

P.S. "Remove me if you don't mind Treehouse admins"

Thomas Daugherty
Thomas Daugherty
23,983 Points
Thomas Daugherty
Thomas Daugherty
23,983 Points

Sorry about that this was a duplicated message :(

P.S. "Remove me if you don't mind Treehouse admins"