5 types of design client and how to handle them

In my first article for Creative Bloq, 'How to escape the clients from hell', I explained how to filter out the small number of clients who are likely to turn your life into a nightmare before you take them on. That doesn't mean, of course, that the remaining clients will all be a joy to work with. There are different types of clients with different needs, and here I'm going to group them into five basic categories.

This isn't just for fun - there's a serious point here. By organising our client base in this way, you can better know what kind of time and resources each will require. That way, you can better plan your design process and avoid multiple deadline pileups!

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