Funny list of annoying things clients say to graphic designers

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I came across this funny list of annoying things clients say to graphic designers and thought it might give you all a giggle.

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[Paul Murray]

When I tell people "I'm studying graphic design", they often reply with "Oh cool, I need a website doing!"

/facepalm

[sthomas]

"There isn't any budget available for this job but there's potentially lots more work if this goes well"

[bigdave]

"Cost is no object, I want a real showcase piece....

..... That's more than I wanted to spend!"

[sthomas]

"I really love your design but when I asked everyone in the office, our part-time cleaner said it was a bit too modern. Therefore we'd like to go with our original idea and completely discount what you've spent months creating - hope you don't mind?"

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"I really love your design but when I asked everyone in the office, our part-time cleaner said it was a bit too modern. Therefore we'd like to go with our original idea and completely discount what you've spent months creating - hope you don't mind?"

ha brilliant. I'd proceed to tell them to get their cleaner to come up with something

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This is a favourite of mine from an old client.

"So here's what I want for my logo. Text on a blue circle, with some sort of flower icon. I want it looking shiny and contemporary, maybe add some yellow and green, but no black. And come up with a tagline too."

"OK, you have a good idea of what you want so won't be difficult. When would you like this completed by?"

"Well, I need all the stationary printed and delivered to me tomorrow"

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[spottypenguin]

The normal one for me is:

"But why are charging me for design when I supplied you my artwork in a Word file?" :icon_cursing:

[bigdave]

The normal one for me is:

"But why are charging me for design when I supplied you my artwork in a Word file?" :icon_cursing:

I once had someone ask me why I wanted to charge them to remake their logo when they'd sent me a photograph of their van with it on.

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Oh dear this list is hilarious! Keep 'em coming folks :)