I am an architect by
trade, and also do a lot of graphic design freelance.
Client: Could you
please make me a sign for the local sports arena to promote my business?
Me: Sure no
problem, I will base it on the monochrome design we did on your company cars.
Client: Perfect.
I submit the design
for approval.
Client: This is
great but could you please make my logo a mirror foil like on the cars instead
of white?
Me: I could, but
if we do that you wouldn’t be able to see the graphics because the ceiling of
the arena is black. The mirror foil will reflect the ceiling and look black
against the black background of the sign.
Client: I would
like the design of my promotional material to be consistent, please make the
graphics in a silver foil on the sign.
Me: I really have
to advise against that, how about a silver metallic foil instead?
Client: I really
want the mirror foil. Please just do what I ask!
The sign is delivered
and mounted. A few days later:
Client: (furious).
What the fuck have you done? The sign looks like a black rectangle on the wall,
the graphics are almost invisible!
Me:…
Client: I’m not
paying for this!
Me: Well you
already have, so….
Client: ….
Me: ….
Client: *click*
He called back a few
days later, and ordered a sign with black background and white graphics. He
paid up front.
