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as a designer, this is something that constantly runs through my mind. and it is a contradictory cycle.
i recently found myself in a discussion with a ceo of a supplier company, whom recently employed a well known interior designer for their new house. the designer did not align her design and tact with the client’s brief. hence the client experienced disappointment and a reputation i dont want to take on as a fellow interior designer.
this is the client’s h o m e . something they are amongst everyday for the rest of their life: clients whom can afford the luxury of an interior designer, has spent time gaining this wealth, hence their life stage is often close to retirement. and spending years designing and constructing, isn’t a process wanting to be repeated regularly (much to my disappointment.)
when the ‘client is always right’ creativity and style has the opportunity to be compromised. hence designers, including myself, feel frustrated that their subjective vision isnt best achieved. however if there were no client, i would have no work.
is design a hobbie for your creativity or a service to make ends meet?
or are you lucky enough to be selective with your clients? arrogance like that takes decades… evidence a designer has finally become financially successful and creatively satisfied.
a balance of understanding your client, being flexible in design style, and exceuting fine detail, is how i will best acheive this.
The Client is not Always Right by Nicolas Baillargeon.
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i would rather be reading harry potter today
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(Reblogged from designed-for-life)
HILTI, SCHAAN
