FACT. I recently talked my client (potentially, not sure yet) out of a job entirely because the idea was... well, his little girl thought of it so I don't want to be cruel, but let's say it "lacked commercial appeal". It wouldn't have been fun (or very lucrative) for me and it wouldn't have improved his business either.Part of the job is talking clients out of bad decisions.
To be very honest, I didn't like this font either, but my client is adamant about wanting this font. My client is very stubborn and is not understanding even after I explain. He's like, "I just want this font in my design"FACT. I recently talked my client (potentially, not sure yet) out of a job entirely because the idea was... well, his little girl thought of it so I don't want to be cruel, but let's say it "lacked commercial appeal". It wouldn't have been fun (or very lucrative) for me and it wouldn't have improved his business either.
It's ok to refuse work from a client.
And it's also ok to do the work - so you just have to match the styles of the letters.
Some are free - so you can start there and then just find some similar.
I've already found most of them.
Of course you can.He is my returning client, so I can't refuse him.
If it was me and got 1 star ratings I'd be finding out from them why - and if they can agree to change it to a higher rating.Sometimes you just need the work, and if there's no flexibility, let the client have his awful design. It's a shame they're landing you with low ratings. What website is this?
But if you CAN make enough without this client, there's no dishonour in declining future work for them. Next time you could just tell them you've got too much on.
Some clients like to work WITH a designer, and collaborate. Some want the designer to lead them by the hand. And some just want someone to act as their "make my design happen" button.