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May 2024
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107 Revisions and Client Feedback Are No...

Kady Sandel
About this episode

In today’s episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer podcast, we're talking about design revisions. Throughout this episode, you'll learn how to embrace revisions as a natural part of the creative process, communicate effectively with clients to minimize misunderstandings, and educate clients on the value of your designs. By the end of our discussion, you'll have practical strategies to handle revisions with confidence and professionalism, ensuring smoother project workflows and happier clients.

You will learn:

  • How to reframe revisions as opportunities for improvement.
  • Strategies for effective communication with clients during the whole process.
  • Techniques for educating clients on the value of your designs.
  • What we do, in my branding & design agency, to minimize revisions and how we handle them when we have them

 

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