This last weekend I did some free consulting along with other designers like Bunny Williams and Alexa Hampton as a part of the AD Home Design Show. I have to say it was so great to just be a consultant, people would sit down ask my opinion, I would give it to them and then my responsibility was over.
If they did or didn’t take my opinion great! Some people did listen to me and then come back with, “what about doing something different like….” my response was you can do want you want but this is my suggestion. I had given my input and then my job was over. This is so different then working with a client who wants a continuous back and forth dialogue.
It wasn’t just me who felt this way the other designers felt the same, how nice it was just to give ideas and the “client” could decide if they wanted take it or leave it. It was a great job for the day.
#1 by Debalina on March 23, 2011 - 6:13 pm
Oh, I wish I had that opportunity to get your opinion /suggestion on my current project.
#2 by Elizabeth on March 23, 2011 - 8:15 pm
I run a furniture showroom and one of the most frustrating things is when a client asks my opinion, I give it, and then they want to go back and forth as if I am their designer. My first opinion is my favorite opinion, and all I am prepared to give in the store atmosphere. If they want the dialogue, they have to sign on for design consultations. Thanks for admitting you enjoyed that quick, uncomplicated process!
-e (modern24seven.blogspot.com)
#3 by Esperanza on March 24, 2011 - 6:52 pm
I can so relate to what Vicente and Elizabeth said! Thanks!
#4 by Elizabeth Carmody on March 25, 2011 - 4:44 am
I would be all ears! Maybe someday, I will be … I hope so.
#5 by Cici Crib on April 3, 2011 - 11:00 pm
Oh the back and forth dialogue… Well you must be getting your opinion across as your published work does not reflect a watered down design concept. I do wonder Vicente if you ever look back at some of your work and say” I wish my client would not have insisted on…”