I have been working on the design business for more than a year now and after hearing the thoughts of our clients about how do they determine if a designer quite fit the project they need - I thought I should give you guys a check list in a hope that I can help you pick the right designer for your needs. 😊
1 First and foremost, see the quality of their work
Checking their portfolio and see how well they’ve done their previous projects is a big help in deciding whether a designer can do the job for you. Beautiful and effective designs are your first priority. And by beautiful it means that their designs pleases and you should be able to recognize the amount of quality work they put into each and every design project. Effective means that they are the professionals that specialize in your niche. They are know the standard and best practices for every design that you need which can give an edge to your projects, whether its a branding, apparel or web design.
2 Assess the quality of their communications
You may have thought that the quality of work is the most important thing to consider when hiring a designer, but communications also play a pivotal role in having a successful design projects. Assess the way he or she handles the communication, check if you are comfortable talking to him or her and if they pay attention to the details of your chat or call. Keep in mind that during the project, you will be communicating regularly. Poor communication can turn off the project and end client relationships no matter how good of a designer they are.
3 Lastly, observe the quality of their execution
Know the execution behind some of their projects. Going through their testimonials and knowing what others are saying about them can give you a picture on how well they did their previous projects. Previous clients whom they worked with will probably mention how happy they are working with the designer. Their recognition will give you specifics on the designer’s personality, whether they are responsive, patient and understanding. Of course, if you are coming from a referral, they wouldn’t be recommending them if they don’t have a good reputation.
Do you have anything to add on the list? I’d love to hear from you! 😊