{"id":19327,"date":"2024-03-15T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T07:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=19327"},"modified":"2024-03-12T18:28:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T10:28:46","slug":"designers-process-explaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/designers-process-explaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Designers Need to Explain Their Creative Process to Clients?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/freelance-designers-balance-work-life\/\">freelance designer<\/a>, encountering a \u201cdesigner client\u201d is almost inevitable. This is the type of client who <strong>consistently offers unsolicited advice<\/strong> on <strong>how you should execute your work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/ideal-client-profile\/\">clients<\/a> feel compelled to involve themselves in the design process, whether it\u2019s appropriate or not. <strong>What drives this behavior, and is it justified?<\/strong> In this article, we will explore this complex issue and discuss <strong>strategies designers can employ to manage it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/work-better-with-freelance-clients\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Work Better with Clients\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Work Better with Clients<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/work-better-with-freelance-clients.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-14615 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/work-better-with-freelance-clients.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Work Better with Clients<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWorking with clients all day long may sometimes lead to stress in a freelance schedule. Long working hours,...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Setting Boundaries for Productive Collaboration<\/h2>\n<p>One effective way to address this challenge is by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/convincing-the-clients\/\">educating your clients<\/a> <strong>on why their interference can be counterproductive<\/strong>. While the adage \u201cthe customer is always right\u201d holds some truth, <strong>is it essential for clients to grasp the intricacies of your creative process?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Generally, when people hire experts for specialized services like back-end programming, they don\u2019t feel the need to understand every detail-that\u2019s why they hired a professional in the first place. However, design seems to be an exception to this rule. Let\u2019s delve into why this is the case.<\/p>\n<h2>The Allure of Design<\/h2>\n<p>In previous articles, I\u2019ve discussed how a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/paying-for-good-design\/\">large number of individuals aspire to be creative<\/a>, particularly in our modern world filled with eye-catching advertisements, sleek websites, and engaging media. The appeal of minimalistic and elegant designs often <strong>leads people to underestimate the complexity behind seemingly simple designs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/designers-process-explaning\/desing-is-appealing.jpg\" alt=\"The allure of design\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><\/figure>\n<p>Most clients <strong>aren\u2019t intentionally disrupting your creative flow<\/strong>. They simply lack an understanding of the hard work that culminates in the final product they admire. While it may be frustrating to articulate the extent of your efforts, it\u2019s crucial to remember that <strong>people often undervalue what they don\u2019t comprehend<\/strong>. In the freelance world, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/paying-for-good-design\/\">perception of value can significantly influence<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/raising-your-rates\/\">your compensation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/what-design-clients-want\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: What Do Freelance Clients Actually Care About?\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What Do Freelance Clients Actually Care About?<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/what-design-clients-want.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-19250 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/what-design-clients-want.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">What Do Freelance Clients Actually Care About?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA lot of freelance designers find themselves stuck in the same place, year after year, serving the same...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Misunderstanding Breeds Doubt<\/h2>\n<p>Clients can become perplexed by a designer\u2019s objectives, particularly when technical or industry-specific language is used. It\u2019s crucial to <strong>minimize the use of jargon<\/strong> when communicating with clients.<\/p>\n<p>Employ straightforward language to provide clients with a basic understanding of the project\u2019s scope, the effort involved, and the time commitment on your part. While it\u2019s important not to grumble, keep in mind that <strong>your value is only recognized when you make it known<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/bad-chemistry-with-clients\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How Poor Client Relationships Can Derail Your Design Career\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How Poor Client Relationships Can Derail Your Design Career<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/bad-chemistry-with-clients.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-18127 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/bad-chemistry-with-clients.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How Poor Client Relationships Can Derail Your Design Career<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAs a designer, you're much like a chemist. Each day in your \"lab,\" you explore and devise the...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Avoid Over-Explaining Your Process<\/h2>\n<p>Be cautious not to divulge too much about your working methods to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/who-should-care-more-about-your-design-you-or-your-client\/\">client<\/a>. The reason is straightforward: <strong>clients may take your detailed process<\/strong> and hand it over to a design student or a relative who they believe can execute it <strong>at a lower cost<\/strong>, thereby eliminating the need for your services.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/designers-process-explaning\/clarity-in-desing-process.jpg\" alt=\"Maintaining clarity in the design process\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never experienced this, consider yourself fortunate. Clients who demand explanations for every minor action are a significant red flag. After all, <strong>they engaged a designer, not an instructor<\/strong>. If they\u2019re genuinely interested in design, there are educational blogs, like this one, to which you can direct them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/saying-no-to-clients\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: When to Say \u201cNo\u201d to Clients For Freelancers\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">When to Say \u201cNo\u201d to Clients For Freelancers<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/saying-no-to-clients.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17172 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/saying-no-to-clients.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">When to Say \u201cNo\u201d to Clients For Freelancers<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe've all heard it before. The inevitable request from a client to revise a design to make it...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>View It as an Opportunity, Not a Burden<\/h2>\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/bad-chemistry-with-clients\/\">faced<\/a> with an overly inquisitive client, many designers\u2019 instinctive reaction is frustration. However, it\u2019s worth noting that these clients wouldn\u2019t scrutinize their gardener or repairperson in the same way. <strong>Constantly having to justify one\u2019s work can dampen a designer\u2019s enthusiasm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/designers-process-explaning\/educate-your-client.jpg\" alt=\"Educating your client\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><\/figure>\n<p>When this occurs, rather than becoming irate, <strong>see it as a chance to enlighten someone about the intricate world of design<\/strong>. Adopt the role of an \u201cindustry advocate\u201d and integrate client education into your workflow. Doing so will not only <strong>increase their respect for your expertise<\/strong> but also make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/more-clients-with-testimonials\/\">future referrals more manageable<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>While no one appreciates overbearing, self-proclaimed designer clients, it\u2019s also true that <strong>clients are not fond of aloof, unapproachable designers<\/strong>. Freelancing is a two-way street, and <strong>the more clients understand the essence of design<\/strong>, without necessarily knowing the specifics of your approach, <strong>the better the industry will be for all designers<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a freelance designer, encountering a \u201cdesigner client\u201d is almost inevitable. 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