What bothers you the most about a designer?

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  • InsaneMidget
    Confirmed User
    • May 2002
    • 3767

    #1

    What bothers you the most about a designer?

    ...and what are some ideas that might help solve or improve these?

    I'd appreciate the information if some of you would get into details about this subject.

    Feel free to discuss anything related to improving working with a designer even if it's not in my poll list.

    Also, I have something coming out soon, keep your eyes open, will be beneficial to you webmasters buying gallery designs.
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    Lack of communication
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    Poor quality compared to the portfolio
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    Missed the deadline
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    Overpriced (list your idea of fair prices in thread please)
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    Lack of payment options (List some you'd appreciate)
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  • BRISK
    Too lazy to set a custom title
    • Feb 2003
    • 12240

    #2
    I've noticed that everyone with a copy of photoshop thinks they can be a designer.
    I post on GFY so that when people ask me what I do,
    I can tell them that I work with the mentally retarded.

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    • stevecore
      Confirmed User
      • May 2003
      • 6130

      #3
      this should be a good thread.

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      • shark laser
        Confirmed User
        • Jan 2004
        • 205

        #4
        Originally posted by BRISK
        I've noticed that everyone with a copy of photoshop thinks they can be a designer.
        so true...
        contact (at) dancingonthehighway (dot) com

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        • InsaneMidget
          Confirmed User
          • May 2002
          • 3767

          #5
          Originally posted by shark laser
          so true...

          you do nice work.

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          • erehwon
            Confirmed User
            • Nov 2003
            • 3759

            #6
            I biggest gripe is with designers that promise one thing, and deliver another. Not naming names, I waited forever for one site to get done.

            The designer in the long run discounted the job, but even with the discount, I feel I got what I paid for, and will probably need another designer to fix what I wanted in the first place.

            I will say Tootie @ BannerBabe rocks my fro, and I am happy with everything I've sent her to work on!
            Money NEVER $leep$...

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            • emthree
              Dialer Kingpin
              • Jun 2003
              • 10816

              #7
              The excuses and runarounds you get when the desired product is not delivered.

              Simple solution - pay in partial payments > or payment after product is delivered.

              • Sell Patches & Pills •

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              • Doctor Dre
                Too lazy to set a custom title
                • Jan 2001
                • 51692

                #8
                My main problem have honestly missing deadlines ... Im taking all mesures to get rid of this problem thought ... wont happen soon
                Originally posted by rayadp05
                I rebooted, deleted temp files, history, cookies and everything...still cannot view the news clip. All I see is that fucking gay ass music video from "Rick Roll". Anyone else have a different link to the news clip?

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                • emthree
                  Dialer Kingpin
                  • Jun 2003
                  • 10816

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Doctor Dre
                  My main problem have honestly missing deadlines ... Im taking all mesures to get rid of this problem though ... wont happen soon
                  I forgot to add that.

                  Pisses me off when a designer takes on more clients that he/she can handle.

                  • Sell Patches & Pills •

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                  • emthree
                    Dialer Kingpin
                    • Jun 2003
                    • 10816

                    #10
                    Originally posted by emthree
                    I forgot to add that.

                    Pisses me off when a designer takes on more clients that he/she can handle.
                    this goes for coders too

                    • Sell Patches & Pills •

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                    • Spunky
                      I need a beer
                      • Jun 2002
                      • 133978

                      #11
                      Missed deadlines..a month after a promise date

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                      • Khun
                        Confirmed User
                        • Jun 2004
                        • 1239

                        #12
                        When they skip town for a damn month and dont let know know.
                        Sig is on vacation... (I wish I could vacation as long as my sig has...)

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                        • Rochard
                          Jägermeister Test Pilot
                          • Dec 2001
                          • 75762

                          #13
                          All of the designers I have worked with have jumped through hoops for me. I can't remember the last time I rejected something, and anytime I've wanted changes or something different they have always come true.
                          Herschel Savage
                          Brooklyn, NY

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                          • AVM
                            Confirmed User
                            • Feb 2004
                            • 1890

                            #14
                            You know what I hate most, and I'm sure most will agree:

                            Designer: "Do you've any sites in mind that you would like the look of. And or, just name a few of your favorite website designs online. That way I can get a feel for what you like."

                            You: "Well, I love this design at EXAMPLE-SITE.com as well as EXAMPLE-SITE2.COM. Both are extremely well designed. Great quality!

                            Designer: "To be honest, although both sites look good, they're below my skill level. I assure you I can make a mock-up, very similar in color scheme, twice as nice in quality, and a overall look that will astound you much more than those mentions above.


                            Week later, it sucks. Primitive, 1999 angelfire/geocities type of imaging. The audacity, to belittle someone else's quality work. And promise to not only match the work above, but to "exceed it". Fucking amazing how low these fucks go to sell themselves.

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                            • FuckFind
                              Confirmed User
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 1188

                              #15
                              I hate this designer named fuckfind. He's retarded, end of story.

                              FF

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                              • digifan
                                The Profiler
                                • Oct 2002
                                • 14618

                                #16
                                Originally posted by FuckFind
                                I hate this designer named fuckfind. He's retarded, end of story.

                                FF
                                [email protected]
                                Webair Rocks

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                                • Lee
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Aug 2002
                                  • 2977

                                  #17
                                  I know that I would really hate to be related to a designer as they seem to suffer from an inordinantly high number of deaths in their families, which usually transpires into several weeks worth of mourning and funeral arrangements.

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                                  • UnclePecker
                                    So Fucking Banned
                                    • Jun 2004
                                    • 266

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by InsaneMidget
                                    ...and what are some ideas that might help solve or improve these?

                                    I'd appreciate the information if some of you would get into details about this subject.

                                    Feel free to discuss anything related to improving working with a designer even if it's not in my poll list.

                                    Also, I have something coming out soon, keep your eyes open, will be beneficial to you webmasters buying gallery designs.
                                    It always pisses me off when they pick at thier balls...

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                                    • Lee
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Aug 2002
                                      • 2977

                                      #19
                                      But the thing that pisses me off more than most is when my work is delayed for whatever reason (usually another death in the family), yet I see them posting on message boards....that really fucking infuriates me

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                                      • UnclePecker
                                        So Fucking Banned
                                        • Jun 2004
                                        • 266

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by Lee
                                        But the thing that pisses me off more than most is when my work is delayed for whatever reason (usually another death in the family), yet I see them posting on message boards....that really fucking infuriates me
                                        So your saying they lie about a family members death then kick back and post on message boards?

                                        WOW, the truth is finally here!!....
                                        I'm so glad I now understand..

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                                        • Lee
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Aug 2002
                                          • 2977

                                          #21
                                          Err, the bit in brackets is sarcasm, but I shouldnt really have to explain that Im sure. The point is they find a reason to delay then you see them popping up on messageboards when they could be getting the shit done.

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                                          • Jakke PNG
                                            ex-TeenGodFather
                                            • Nov 2001
                                            • 20306

                                            #22
                                            Deadlines. I'm a designer myself, and quite frankly I miss the date I'm aiming myself (this time I'm making the shit for myself, so that's not an issue )

                                            I've ordered maybe 4 designs in my life and webinc is the only one even remotely on time. They delivered on time.
                                            ..and I'm off.

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                                            • TurboAngel
                                              H.B.I.C.
                                              • Jun 2003
                                              • 30122

                                              #23
                                              I have never used one, Turbface has done some work in design. He now only does hie own sites.




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