Yes Man!

Client wanted to do design, be a “yes man“, no input desired. Played my part for 2 years, did not explode.

Final project: Pleaded for a kodak proof to check color of a large run of boxes, offered to take care of it on my own time, no luck. Package art was approved by pdf, by the owners son. No input from me. Client rejected the final package — too dark — go figure. Darn I lost him on this project.

LESSON LEARNED:

It’s your professional obligation to do what you think is best. If your client won’t listen, keep telling them.  Don’t just sit there with your mouth shut. There is nothing wrong with firing a client, and from time to time it has to happen.

Try and put something in your contract that will set roles. Your job should always include doing press checks.