Readings 12,13, and 14 ch. 5,6,and 7
I love how Shaughnessy gives us a different perspective from being hired as a graphic designer, to hiring designers for your own studio. I can’t imagine the process must be difficult. Not only are you looking for great design, but you are looking for compatible people who will be a great asset and not a mistake.
Treating your employers like Gods? Who wouldn’t want this job? I get what he is saying though. Behind every design is a designer that put blood, sweat, and tear behind that beautiful piece of work! The design is a product of an individual mind. They are at the center of the design. It is done with hand, eye, and brain. THis is why when your work is mutilated by clients we are unhappy, and when its praised we’re happy. We are, our designs. A small part of us is imbedded.
Chapter 7 reminds me of episodes of Mad Men. Handling clients, keeping a sustaining relationship, and dumping them. Clients that try and manipulate and con you? this sounds like a nightmare! Thank you Shaughnessy for your insights and warnings!
The dream team.
