You’re Not a Robot, Stop Letting Clients Treat You Like One
“Can you make the logo bigger?” “Let’s try 10 more color options.” “Can you deliver by tomorrow? It’s just a simple design.”
Sound familiar?
Some clients treat designers like machines available 24/7, ready to create at the push of a button.
But here’s the truth: Your creativity is valuable, and your time is not unlimited.
If you keep saying yes to every demand, you’ll end up:
❌ Overworked and underpaid ❌ Frustrated with impossible deadlines ❌ Losing passion for what you love
Here’s how to stop the cycle:
✅ Set boundaries – You’re not on-call 24/7. Respect your time, and others will too. ✅ Charge for extra work – Endless revisions? Tight deadlines? They come at a cost. ✅ Work with the right clients – The best clients respect your expertise, not just your output.
You’re a designer, not a design machine. Start acting like it.
Have you ever had a client treat you like a robot?