Working with a Client

I always a imagined a client would know exactly what they wanted, just not necessarily how they wanted it, and this is where I would step in, to help them get where they want. Well I finally met with my first actual client, found by a group member.  It was not at all what I imagined.  I am not going to say it was unorganized I just don’t know if the client really knows what they want or how to envision the final product.  While they do have some vision, it is very open ended as to how we will be able to complete the work, due to the fact that they have no tutorials, online nor paper, but only technical documents to help guide the user in the nuances of the product. 

I am not going to lie, the fact that I am making something not for myself of another colleague is nerve wracking and I am my worst critic.  I know I am going to lose sleep over whether the product is “good enough”.  I know this is a fantastic opportunity to strength my portfolio and I just need to breath.  Ok, now to what I have learned the past two weeks, although above is also part of the learning.  Even though this is designing for someone else the process is still the same.  The needs assessment is critical to lay the foundation for a positive strong design.  Knowing the clients needs and expectations while developing the scope of the project will make for smooth sailing.  I am excited to work as a team, because the opportunity to bounce ideas off one another will only make for a stronger project and better design.