10 Lessons That Designers Can Learn From Bad Client Horror Stories

Every designer has a Bad Client horror story

Some designers tag bad client stories with #clientsfromhell…But the stories sound more like monsters under the bed

Time to grow up and get rid of them!The Bad Client Monster

Beware the clients who mention anything similar to the following:

#1 Everything is “easy” or “quick”.Several revisions later your hands are raw…

#2 The promise of “Future work”Don’t lower your rate for this trap! Watch out

#3 Setting unrealistic deadlinesFind out the reason. Why do they need it ASAP?

#4 Questioning your ratesLearn the difference between “I can’t afford you” and “You cost too much”

#5 They fired their last designerGet the full story! Contact the other designer. Are you expected to continue their work?

#6 You don’t “get it” (their project) If the client can't convey their goals or what they are looking for, the project will be stressful.

#7 The disappearing client trickLittle to no communication for weeks at a time is a bad sign!

#8 Asks for concept designs before payThey don’t intend to pay the “fee” for those or any other spec work you do for them.

#9 Disorganized from the startIf they have trouble now, what will the client be like when deadlines are due?

#10 Trust your gut instinctsIf something doesn’t feel right, get out of there!

What about the “bad client” monster? Will it get you?

It takes experience, necessity, and common sense to avoid bad clients.

Recognize these signs of trouble and you'll be okay.There is nothing under the bed.

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