In this new Brushing Up podcast episode, we’re demystifying client feedback and discussing how to deal with it as a freelancer, illustrator, and surface designer. Cody shares her tips on dealing with difficult clients and communication when working with clients, collaborators, or other artists. We’ll share some examples of how we dealt with feedback and how it has improved our work, plus a few tips on working with clients.
Overview of this episode:
00:00 Intro
1:44 The Importance of Understanding Feedback
6:20 Constructive Criticism
10:18 Collaborative Mindset & Get More Clients
16:26 Art Director vs. Art Buyer
18:07 How to deal with Bad Feedback / Bad Clients
25:40 Feedback with an art rep
31:34 Tip 1: What do you like about my work?
34:08 Tip 2: Will it Translate?
35:58 Tip 3: Ask The Right Questions
38:07 Tip 4: Set Expectations
41:43 Clear Communication
44:00 Cody’s Cat makes a cameo
Relevant links:
• 10 Key Principles to Mastering the Art of Effective Feedback blog post
• Mastering the Art of Effective Feedback guide
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