Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Bullshit or Frustration?

After reading all the posts about bullshit vs. knowledge vs. what we tell clients, i went back to staring at my logo. My half-finished logo. I did one that i really don't like, so i have started another one, and, as often happens, i found the typeface, have a logo in my head, but it really doesnt work when it hits the paper (or mac screen, for that matter). And what did i catch myself saying under my breath? "This is bullshit." Not for any of the reasons others have stated, but because i couldn't get it out, and that is really when something is bullshit to me--when it seems out of my control. I really have no problem telling people why i've done what i've done design wise--maybe they'll understand, maybe they'll hate the idea, who knows. If they want me to do some stupid concept for the design ill tell them why they may want to rethink it, offer suggestions, and see what they say. I dont consider any of that bullshit, just communication. Bullshit occurs when i no longer care, when I'll say anything just to get out of the room. That's not good. Bullshit is just a waste of my time and the client's time. And i feel there is a very clear distinction between client/designer conversation and bullshit. No offense, I just feel like a lot of designers, or people of any craft, think their design shouldnt be questioned--why not? I feel like when you put yourself out there, be prepared to explain yourself in an intellegent manner. It's the way it is. That's all i have to say about that. And instead of going on and on to fill some self imposed word requirement, im stopping. I'm not bullshittin, Im just tryin to create a logo.

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