Sublime

Challenging the designer’s work in the most productive way possible is the essence of being a client.

Design Is a Job and You’re My Favorite Client, Mike Monteiro. I group these two books not just because they are by Mike, but because you should read both of them. Together, they will help you work well with clients. It was at a workshop with Mike that I first heard anyone talk about teaching clients how to give feedback, and my presentations became

We need to Slow. The. Fuck. Down. And pay attention to what we’re actually designing. 

To any designers reading this book: I’m here to help you too. Many clients have never bought design services. Don’t assume your clients come to the table knowing what you need to make the process go well. Feel free to use this book to introduce new clients to the design process. The more your clients know what’s needed to make a project, the more s

“It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it.”