What bothers you the most about a designer? - GoFuckYourself.com

InsaneMidget · 07-10-2004, 04:59 PM

...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.

BRISK · 07-10-2004, 05:05 PM

I've noticed that everyone with a copy of photoshop thinks they can be a designer.

stevecore · 07-10-2004, 05:08 PM

this should be a good thread.

shark laser · 07-10-2004, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by BRISK
I've noticed that everyone with a copy of photoshop thinks they can be a designer.

so true...

InsaneMidget · 07-10-2004, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by shark laser
so true...

you do nice work.

erehwon · 07-10-2004, 05:52 PM

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!

emthree · 07-10-2004, 05:59 PM

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.

Doctor Dre · 07-10-2004, 06:12 PM

My main problem have honestly missing deadlines ... Im taking all mesures to get rid of this problem thought ... wont happen soon

emthree · 07-10-2004, 06:19 PM

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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.

emthree · 07-10-2004, 06:20 PM

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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

Spunky · 07-10-2004, 06:21 PM

Missed deadlines..a month after a promise date

Khun · 07-10-2004, 07:33 PM

When they skip town for a damn month and dont let know know.

Rochard · 07-10-2004, 09:38 PM

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.

AVM · 07-10-2004, 09:51 PM

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.

FuckFind · 07-10-2004, 10:12 PM

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

FF

digifan · 07-10-2004, 10:20 PM

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

FF

Lee · 07-11-2004, 03:16 AM

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.

UnclePecker · 07-11-2004, 03:19 AM

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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...

Lee · 07-11-2004, 03:19 AM

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

UnclePecker · 07-11-2004, 03:24 AM

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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..

Lee · 07-11-2004, 04:08 AM

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.

Jakke PNG · 07-11-2004, 04:16 AM

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.

TurboAngel · 07-11-2004, 04:29 AM

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

View Poll Results: What bothers you the most about a designer?
Lack of communication	1	4.35%
Poor quality compared to the portfolio	7	30.43%
Missed the deadline	8	34.78%
Overpriced (list your idea of fair prices in thread please)	4	17.39%
Lack of payment options (List some you'd appreciate)	3	13.04%
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07-10-2004, 04:59 PM	#1
InsaneMidget Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,767	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.

07-10-2004, 05:05 PM	#2
BRISK Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,240	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.

07-10-2004, 05:52 PM	#6
erehwon Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A secure undisclosed location... Posts: 3,759	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 $leep$...

07-10-2004, 05:59 PM	#7
emthree Dialer Kingpin Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 10,816	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 •

07-10-2004, 05:08 PM	#3
stevecore Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,130	this should be a good thread.

07-10-2004, 06:21 PM	#11
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,944	Missed deadlines..a month after a promise date __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

07-10-2004, 07:33 PM	#12
Khun Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: TN Posts: 1,239	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...)

07-10-2004, 09:38 PM	#13
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 74,019	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. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

07-10-2004, 09:51 PM	#14
AVM Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Florida. Posts: 1,890	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.

07-10-2004, 10:12 PM	#15
FuckFind Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,188	I hate this designer named fuckfind. He's retarded, end of story. FF

07-11-2004, 03:16 AM	#17
Lee Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kernow Posts: 2,977	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.

07-11-2004, 03:19 AM	#19
Lee Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kernow Posts: 2,977	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

07-11-2004, 04:08 AM	#21
Lee Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kernow Posts: 2,977	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.

07-11-2004, 04:16 AM	#22
Jakke PNG ex-TeenGodFather Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Suomi Finland Perkele Posts: 20,306	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.

07-11-2004, 04:29 AM	#23
TurboAngel H.B.I.C. Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 30,122	I have never used one, Turbface has done some work in design. He now only does hie own sites.