1. The “Make It Pop” Request
Client: “Can you make it pop?”
You: “Sure! Should I add fireworks or just a dash of neon?”
Client: “Both! And maybe a unicorn?”
You: “Absolutely, because who doesn’t love a good unicorn explosion?”
2. The “I Don’t Like It” Feedback
You: “Here’s the design I worked on for you.”
Client: “I don’t like it.”
You: “That’s okay! Let’s try a different color of your… personal taste?”
Client: “No, it just doesn’t feel right.”
You: “So, you want me to read your mind? Got it!”
3. The Infinite Revisions
After the tenth round of revisions…
You: “What if I just send you a link to a template and we call it a day?”
Client: “No! I want it to be unique!”
You: “Right. How about a unique copy of a template?”
4. The Overuse of Stock Photos
When you realize the entire project is built on stock photos.
You: “Congratulations! You’re officially part of a thousand other projects!”
And suddenly, you’re playing “Where’s Waldo?” with your designs.
5. The “Can You Just” Request
Client: “Can you just make it a bit bigger?”
You: “Sure! How about the size of a billboard?”
Client: “No, no, just a tiny bit.”
You: “Right, because ‘tiny’ is definitely subjective.”
6. The Last-Minute Changes
Client: “We love it! But can we change the whole concept?”
You: “Of course! What’s the new concept?”
Client: “Umm… I don’t know yet.”
You: “Perfect! Let me just pull some ideas from the void.”
7. The Dreaded “Copywriting” Task
You’re designing a flyer, and suddenly…
Client: “Can you write the copy too?”
You: “I thought this was a design project?”
Client: “It is, but I want it to sound good!”
You: “So, you want me to be a graphic designer and a poet? Got it!”
8. The Classic “I’ll Know It When I See It”
You: “What’s your vision?”
Client: “I’ll know it when I see it.”
You: “So, basically, a magic 8-ball?”
Client: “Exactly!”
You: “Great, I’ll consult my magic 8-ball for feedback.”
9. The Designer’s Horror: Comic Sans
Client: “Can we use Comic Sans for this?”
You: “Only if you want to scare away potential customers.”
Client: “But it’s fun!”
You: “Fun? Or a nightmare? Let’s pick our battles wisely.”
10. The Never-Ending Client Meetings
You: “We’ve been in this meeting for three hours…”
Client: “We need to keep brainstorming!”
You: “At this point, I’m pretty sure we’ve brainstormed enough to fill a library.”
Client: “Let’s go for another hour, then!”
You: “Great, I’ll just bring my sleeping bag!”