My ideal client profile.

My ideal client:

• is organized

• is nice/thoughtful

• says please and thank you

• works way ahead of schedule

• is a list maker

• is passionate about what they’re doing

• responds to messages in a timely manner

• has a need/goal

• is open about their real budget for design

• has budgetary control

• has the authority to approve projects

• is funny/not too serious

• is professional

• values design

• values my input

• lets me be the designer

• trusts my input

• is probably female

• is late 20’s to late 40’s in age

• probably works in P.R., Advertising, Marketing or Communication

• never misses a deadline

• is unafraid to tell or hear the truth

• cares about the details

• is loyal to me

• focuses on solutions not problems

• can see the big picture

• loves coffee

• will drink a beer

Note the word *Ideal* in the title. If these things don’t describe you, that’s totally cool. Chances are we’ll still work great together.

On the other hand, if this list describes you, we should talk ;)

p.s. likes to read bulleted lists :D

p.s.s. uses emoticons :)

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