Perfection and Practicality.
Get The Site You Want Without
Going
Overboard
Perfection and Practicality. Get
The Site
You Want Without Going Overboard
By Colin Eyo
It's a common belief that in order to be successful in any
field, one must strive for perfection. Although this is a
noble intention we must be wary of the fact that the pursuit
of perfection in design can, in come cases, cause more harm
than good. When working with a designer on a project, it's
important not to let the pursuit of perfection disrupt a
deadline or
push you over budget. How can you avoid the perfection trap
and still achieve the design you're looking for?
Simple...
1) Be
Realistic. It's important to be realistic with the
expectations
of
the final design. There are many factors that your designer
must consider when working on your project including time and
budget. Because of these factors, we must decipher what is
essential
and what is excess. Avoid obsessing over the minor details,
which
often have little or no relevance on the overall impact of your
web
site. An example of obsessing is asking your designer to change
the
colour of your site several times over and ending up with the
original
colour scheme. Changing the overall colour scheme of a site
takes a
considerable amount of time and the designer may impose an
additional
charge for going above and beyond the time allotted for the
project. If
you are unsure if your expectations are realistic, ask your
designer.
2) Communicate with your
designer.
Communication
between a designer and his/her client is crucial when
attempting to
achieve the goals set for a project. We must understand that
designers
are not psychics and are unable to accommodate your design
preferences
if they are unaware of their existence. Here are some
suggestions that
will help you communicate with your designer more
effectively.
-Ensure that your initial instructions
encompass all
of your personal preferences. These preferences may include
colour,
layout or the URLs of other sites that have elements you wish
to
incorporate in your site.
-If you have questions or
concerns during
the project, make sure to address them with your designer
ASAP.
-When providing edits, make sure they are clear and
thorough.
The more clear and precise your instructions, the easier it is
for the
designer to address and complete them.
3) Trust your
designer.
One of the main reasons we hire designers is for
their
expertise. Through them, our ideas become reality. With this in
mind,
we must trust the designer's ability and expertise. Once your
designer
has interpreted your preferences for the project, he or she may
have
suggestions intended to improve the effectiveness of the
final product.
This is one of many overlooked services provided by designers.
It's in
your best interest to carefully consider these suggestions rather
than
dismiss them quickly because they differ from your original
expectations. For example, although you have your heart set on
one type
of layout your designer may suggest a more effective way of
presenting
your information.
As a final note, it must be understood
that
perfection in design is relative. The designer and client are
two
different individuals and the end result of any project will
most
likely differ from what was originally envisioned. Although the
result
may be different, it does not mean that perfection was not
achieved, rather the combination of your expectations and the
designer's expertise has produced a unique design solution for
your
project.
About the author
Colin Eyo is
a member
of the Worldprofit Design Team. Let our expert design marketers
work
for you! Contact customerservice@worldprofit.com
Copyright Colin Eyo
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