As a graphic artist, you may have come across different types of clients. Some are serious, some are professional, and some are really fun! It is true that managing clients is an integral part of the graphic design business, but there are instances when you will be faced with clients who will approach you and make the strangest requests.

Different designers react differently to such requests. You can get mad at the customer or you can laugh out loud! The second is a better option as it will keep you in a good mood!

1. A corporate logo design in minutes!

I have come across designers who have been faced with clients who had requested to create a corporate logo design in a matter of minutes. I’m sure you haven’t heard anything funnier than this! Do these clients really have any idea of ​​what it takes to conceptualize a corporate logo? Furthermore, these clients are so snooty that they refuse to listen to reason.

I don’t mean to make fun of customers, but there are guys that will blow your mind! In such scenarios, you have to literally explain to them that the corporate brand is not to order instant coffee!

2. Design for free!

Yes, there are clients who will come up with such fun requests. Such a client will tell you that his design is too simple, so he is expected to design it for free. This is height! Working for a public cause is different, but working for a client for free is beyond the pale. This is business guys. There is no place for charity here!

3. Design the wedding dress

There are some clients who do not know the basic difference between graphic and fashion design. It was only a month ago that I was thrilled when this prospective client called me and asked me to design a wedding dress! I couldn’t help but laugh and hung up!

4. Decide the colors on the phone!

Colors play a crucial role in any graphic design project. Decisions must be made after careful analysis and then implemented. You need to talk to your clients about the final selection of a suitable color scheme.

Lately, I was designing a brochure for one of my clients. I asked what color to add. And guess what she said!!! He said, “We’re going to decide on the phone.” Is it possible to decide on a color over the phone? Are we graphic artists or magicians?

5. You are a pot of talent!

This is another funny comment one of my fellow designers heard from his client. This client smartly walked up to him and said, “At first glance, I could see that you are a pot of talent.” Without even going through his sample work, how can one be so sure!

Actually, this client was carried away by the designer’s appearance. His disheveled appearance, his tattered jeans, his stubble and his long curly hair made the client think that he (the designer) was creative! Sure, this designer is talented, but jumping to conclusions like these can be risky for a design project.