Q&A: As a freelance graphic designer, should you design exactly what the client wants or…?
Question by I Said So: As a freelance graphic designer, should you design exactly what the client wants or…? Should you design what would look the best and is most compelling? The client wants me to come up with a logo but it really doesn’t illustrate the association well at all. What should i do? Best answer: Answer by David Bandel Do what the client asks for. Your input is of zero importance to your client. Everyone has their own take on things and if they’re getting paid to further someone ELSE’S, they should do just that. What do…Full Story »
I run a small graphic design/web business. I took on a small nonprofit theatre that is under new ownership and striving to make a comeback. They had a hideous 1 page website, and needed a new one. I agreed to do it for them at a reduced hourly fee, partially to build my business and also for the exposure (on their web site, in playbills, referrals from them, etc…). February’s invoice took 2 1/2 months for payment. I submitted a small invoice to them in Mid June ($250) for web site updates and maintenance. I faxed it and emailed it…
