Clients

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/// 1. Patrons of the creative work of a person or company for a specific project or need. /// 2. A source of funding, feedback, and (often) frustration.

Scott Wilson: Do What You Think Is Right & Apologize Later

Designer Scott Wilson raised almost $1 million on Kickstarter - and that was just a side project. We talk clients, confidence, connecting the dots, and finding opportunities.

Doreen Lorenzo: Clients Don’t Deserve Surprises

Is it possible to over-communicate with your clients? Not according to Frog Design's Doreen Lorenzo. Read on for essential insights on client management…

Lernert & Sander: It's Time To Leave Your Comfort Zone

“Ignore the design brief. Treat your clients like friends. Go bike riding.” Playful Dutch designers Lernert & Sander offer us some unorthodox wisdom.

Richard Meier & Partners Architects: Limitations Are An Opportunity

Love your limitations, remind your clients why they hired you, and take your damn headphones off. Tips from the COO of Richard Meier architects.

99% Conference Recap: Speaker Insights, Part I

Get the recap on last week's sold-out 99% Conference. It's making ideas happen according to Jack Dorsey, Stefan Sagmeister, Leslie Koch & more…

Alex Haigh: We Are Our Own Worst Clients

Designer and HypeForType founder Alex Haigh describes the Sisyphean task of executing on "the side project" and being your own (annoying) client.

Jason Little: The Physical Act of Creation

Whether it's an early-morning surfing trip or sketching out an idea on paper, graphic designer Jason Little counsels us on the value of getting hands-on with the creative process.

Christoph Niemann: Short Deadlines Make You Think Straight

Too much thinking begets over-cooked outcomes. Illustrator Christoph Niemann talks about the value of working within your means and expediting delivery

Marcelo Baldin: Fighting Giants

Marcelo Baldin, a seasoned São Paulo-based creative, talks about the necessity of tuning out, turning off, and (sometimes) even quitting.

Alessandra Lariu: Stay Scared

Agency vet and women-in-advertising innovator Alessandra Lariu shoots the breeze about trading favors, scary ideas, and letting go of ego.