{"id":26397,"date":"2016-04-28T23:01:55","date_gmt":"2016-04-28T15:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=26397"},"modified":"2024-07-30T00:12:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T16:12:43","slug":"game-of-thrones-types-of-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/game-of-thrones-types-of-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"If &#8220;Game of Thrones&#8221; Characters Were Your Design Clients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Clients are the lifeblood of any design business. To work with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/ideal-client-profile\/\">perfect set of clients<\/a> requires a combination of luck and keen insight. However, most designers face a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/freelance-project-types\/\">diverse range of clientele<\/a>, each with their unique demands and work styles.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, clients are categorized as \u2018good\u2019 or \u2018bad.\u2019 Yet, there exists a fascinating third category: the Game of Thrones types. These clients mirror the <strong>distinctive traits<\/strong> of characters from the Game of Thrones series in their behavior.<\/p>\n<p>As a long-time fan of Game of Thrones, I\u2019ve been captivated by its stunning settings, intricate costumes, and unexpected plot twists. While enjoying the series, I couldn\u2019t help but see some of the main characters as <strong>lively representations<\/strong> of the various clients encountered by designers daily. And it\u2019s more relatable than you might think.<\/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\/types-of-clients\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Handle Your Clients like a Pro\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Handle Your Clients like a Pro<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/types-of-clients.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-15249 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/types-of-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 Handle Your Clients like a Pro<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe freelancer-to-client relationship is a tricky thing to deal with. Your ability to work with the various types...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>Daenerys Targaryen: Impatient & Impulsive<\/h2>\n<p>Daenerys Targaryen stands as a central figure in Game of Thrones, known for her impatience and impulsiveness.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/game-of-thrones-types-of-clients\/1-daenerys-targarion.jpg\" alt=\"Daenerys Targaryen\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\"><\/figure>\n<p>Similarly, some clients display a complete lack of patience when it comes to project timelines. These \u2018Targaryen clients\u2019 make quick decisions and have a tendency to impulsively reject designs. For them, deadlines are as immediate as their tempers \u2013 everything needed to be done yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, much like Daenerys\u2019 dragons, they are appealing when it comes to payments, often ensuring fair compensation for your efforts.<\/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\/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<hr>\n<h2>Tyrion Lannister: Calm and Wise<\/h2>\n<p>Tyrion Lannister is one of the most compelling characters in Game of Thrones, known for his composed and sensible demeanor, despite occasional lapses.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/game-of-thrones-types-of-clients\/2-tyrion-lannister.jpg\" alt=\"Tyrion Lannister\" width=\"800\" height=\"554\"><\/figure>\n<p>Clients similar to Tyrion focus on their brand\u2019s unique voice, setting aside what competitors might be doing. They are receptive to well-reasoned designs and flexible with deadlines. While they are articulate and persuasive, they are also open to logical arguments, ensuring a two-way communication that is fruitful. Importantly, they are prompt with payments, much like Tyrion\u2019s punctuality in his dealings.<\/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\/invoice-freelance-clients-professionally\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 10 Tips to Invoice Your Clients Professionally\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Tips to Invoice Your Clients Professionally<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/invoice-freelance-clients-professionally.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-10379 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/invoice-freelance-clients-professionally.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">10 Tips to Invoice Your Clients Professionally<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLet's face it - getting paid is great, but invoicing can be a real headache for freelancers, especially...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>Sansa Stark: The Downtrodden<\/h2>\n<p>Sansa Stark, the eldest daughter of the Stark family, has faced numerous hardships throughout the series.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/game-of-thrones-types-of-clients\/3-sansa-stark.jpg\" alt=\"Sansa Stark\" width=\"800\" height=\"610\"><\/figure>\n<p>Designers often meet clients who resemble Sansa, having previously endured poor service from other design firms. These experiences have left them cautious and skeptical about embracing bold or unconventional ideas. Instead, they prefer more conservative approaches, favoring safety and familiarity in their brand\u2019s representation.<\/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\/design-fails\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 30 Catastrophic Design Fails\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">30 Catastrophic Design Fails<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/design-fails.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-24742 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/design-fails.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">30 Catastrophic Design Fails<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDesigners do not get enough love from the people they work with. Sometimes they make it look so...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>Arya Stark: Hot-Headed Vigilante<\/h2>\n<p>Arya Stark, the youngest of the Stark daughters, is known for her fiery temper and acute awareness of her environment.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/game-of-thrones-types-of-clients\/4-arya-stark.jpg\" alt=\"Arya Stark\" width=\"800\" height=\"614\"><\/figure>\n<p>Clients resembling Arya are intensely focused on maintaining and advancing their brand. They keep a close watch on their competitors\u2019 moves. Often, they will present you with competitors\u2019 designs and challenge you to create something so unique and striking that it eclipses their rivals. These clients are also adventurous, willing to embrace bold concepts that invigorate their brand.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Stannis Baratheon: Blind Follower<\/h2>\n<p>Stannis Baratheon, deeply influenced by his enigmatic advisor, is a character that follows any advice that he believes will lead him closer to the throne.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/game-of-thrones-types-of-clients\/5-stannis-baratheon.jpg\" alt=\"Stannis Baratheon\" width=\"800\" height=\"946\"><\/figure>\n<p>This character often reminds me of clients who rely heavily on their communications managers. These clients will typically redirect any direct communications back to their manager. In these scenarios, the manager can become an obstacle, ensuring that you have no direct interaction with the client. Such clients might demand extensive work hours for their campaigns and, unfortunately, may not always have sufficient funds to match the effort you put in.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/paying-for-good-design\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Why Are People Reluctant to Invest in Quality Design?\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Why Are People Reluctant to Invest in Quality Design?<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/paying-for-good-design.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-15166 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/paying-for-good-design.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Why Are People Reluctant to Invest in Quality Design?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn the benefits of paying for good design and how it can improve your brand's image and customer...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2>Jon Snow: Knows Nothing<\/h2>\n<p>Jon Snow, a central figure in Game of Thrones, resides at the edge of the realm, oblivious to his origins and largely unaware of the wider world\u2019s happenings.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/game-of-thrones-types-of-clients\/6-jon_snow.jpg\" alt=\"Jon Snow\" width=\"800\" height=\"823\"><\/figure>\n<p>Clients resembling Jon Snow are often unaware of how to effectively design their communications. They tend to be <strong>uninformed about current design trends<\/strong> and the activities of their peers. Presentations to them may yield <strong>indecisive and confused reactions<\/strong>, resulting in numerous requests for alterations. They might provide one set of instructions in person and then send completely contradictory guidance via email the next day. When it comes to payments, following up often reveals that they are also unclear about financial transactions.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>A designer\u2019s clientele is as diverse as their backgrounds, industries, and cultural origins, especially in the realm of online design. Many clients exhibit <strong>traits from several of these categories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Light-heartedly, it\u2019s wise for designers to maintain a mix of both easygoing and challenging clients, the latter serving to <strong>hone their skills and patience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>More seriously, a varied client base not only keeps a designer\u2019s mind sharp but is also essential for a thriving design business \u2013 it\u2019s the spice that sustains creativity and growth in the design world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> <em>All images in this article are sourced from the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gameofthrones.fandom.com\/wiki\/Game_of_Thrones_Wiki\">Game of Thrones<\/a> wiki page.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clients are the lifeblood of any design business. To work with the perfect set of clients requires a combination of luck and keen insight. However, most designers face a diverse range of clientele, each with their unique demands and work styles. Typically, clients are categorized as \u2018good\u2019 or \u2018bad.\u2019 Yet, there exists a fascinating third&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3410],"tags":[559,3780],"topic":[4523],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>6 Design Clients Straight from the Game of Thrones Universe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Clients are the lifeblood of any design business. To work with the perfect set of clients requires a combination of luck and keen insight. 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