When designing a website for a client....
Apart from some information like colours and logos which I assume would normally be provided as part of a design, how much input would a client normally give towards the actual layout of the design?
I would assume that this is normally none to very little? If so, do you do several mock-up designs in different layouts and send them to the client and they decide for their decision, and how many different layouts would normally be sent?
Regards,
Ollie.
articlemaster posted this at 14:32 — 8th June 2009.
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You must have some sample layout's already designed to show to your clients before starting or perhaps your client must have already choosen a layout and wants you to build a similar one.If second is the case then you simply have to work on it.
There is no limitation on the no of layouts you have to send. It will be completely dependent on clients requirement and the kind of layout the project requires.
Megan posted this at 14:56 — 8th June 2009.
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And how much you're getting paid, don't forget that. You don't want spend time working on 5 sample layouts when you're only getting paid for one. A number of samples should be built into the contract. Three mock-ups are often presented, although if you approach your process right you should be able to do it in one. Sometimes clients just like having options.
How much input your client has really depends on them. Some will want to completely leave it up to you, others will want to micromanage everything. The key is to make sure they understand you are the expert and you know about good web design. Also learn how to interpret their comments - sometimes they'll say something should be "bigger" when they really mean they need it to stand out more.
Megan
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Martin Lurther posted this at 17:19 — 8th June 2009.
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You should remark how much your client is paying you, according to that you have to step forward. I would suggest you not to build up a website with a lots of junk elements which will take much time to load the page. Otherwise, your client would not understand any reason and blame you.
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