Comments for Nicola Black Design http://nicolablack.com Nicola Black Design: a graphic design studio primarily dealing in print design. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:41:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Store by Prints and Collectibles Shop – Now Open! | Nicola Black Design http://nicolablack.com/store/comment-page-1/#comment-262 Prints and Collectibles Shop – Now Open! | Nicola Black Design Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:41:56 +0000 http://nicolablack.com/?page_id=857#comment-262 [...] everyone! We’ve got great news! We’ve updated our site to include a new shop! The goal is to roll out a new line of designed goods by Fall/Winter 2010. So stay tuned for more [...] [...] everyone! We’ve got great news! We’ve updated our site to include a new shop! The goal is to roll out a new line of designed goods by Fall/Winter 2010. So stay tuned for more [...]

]]> Comment on Why Email is Superior for Client Communications by Winnie Lim http://nicolablack.com/2010/06/why-email-is-superior-for-client-communications/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Winnie Lim Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:55:48 +0000 http://nicolablack.com/?p=1017#comment-222 I believe in the effectiveness of email so much, it has always been the only means to communicate with me since I started working solo 3 years ago. :) My decision was radical back then, but served me well, especially when clients happen to have select amnesia. ;p More importantly, I found it more effective for taking briefs, rather than having the whole conversation over the phone and taking notes. I believe in the effectiveness of email so much, it has always been the only means to communicate with me since I started working solo 3 years ago. :)

My decision was radical back then, but served me well, especially when clients happen to have select amnesia. ;p More importantly, I found it more effective for taking briefs, rather than having the whole conversation over the phone and taking notes.

]]> Comment on Why Email is Superior for Client Communications by Nicola http://nicolablack.com/2010/06/why-email-is-superior-for-client-communications/comment-page-1/#comment-215 Nicola Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:12:55 +0000 http://nicolablack.com/?p=1017#comment-215 Another great point, Opaque Design! Time spent consulting adds up in more ways than one. Thank you for your input! Another great point, Opaque Design! Time spent consulting adds up in more ways than one. Thank you for your input!

]]> Comment on Why Email is Superior for Client Communications by Opaque Design http://nicolablack.com/2010/06/why-email-is-superior-for-client-communications/comment-page-1/#comment-214 Opaque Design Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:09:50 +0000 http://nicolablack.com/?p=1017#comment-214 For most client-designer interactions, email is simply more efficient and less time consuming... which can keep costs down for the client. For most client-designer interactions, email is simply more efficient and less time consuming… which can keep costs down for the client.

]]> Comment on Why Email is Superior for Client Communications by Nicola http://nicolablack.com/2010/06/why-email-is-superior-for-client-communications/comment-page-1/#comment-208 Nicola Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:23:50 +0000 http://nicolablack.com/?p=1017#comment-208 Tracy, this is a fantastic point! 1 hour on the phone may only require 5 minutes in email. Email is a great tool to transfer all important points of a job concisely. It's very true that design is a process that requires commitment from both the designer and the client. Clear descriptions, answers to questions, direction, and proofing, in my experience, is best completed via email. Tracy, this is a fantastic point! 1 hour on the phone may only require 5 minutes in email. Email is a great tool to transfer all important points of a job concisely. It’s very true that design is a process that requires commitment from both the designer and the client. Clear descriptions, answers to questions, direction, and proofing, in my experience, is best completed via email.

]]> Comment on Why Email is Superior for Client Communications by Tracy http://nicolablack.com/2010/06/why-email-is-superior-for-client-communications/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Tracy Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:09:57 +0000 http://nicolablack.com/?p=1017#comment-207 I wholeheartedly agree with everything you stated here. By not being willing to converse via email I have found that clients are doing themselves a disservice. A better experience is had by all parties when a job is spelled out in written terms and concrete answers. There is less juggling and guessing on the part of the designer, leaving us the time to do what is important – create an end product that the client will love – with all the correct info! Besides, I feel that if a client isn’t willing to submit the details in writing they aren’t fully committed to making the process work. It makes me think they don’t want to commit to anything that could be brought up later. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you stated here. By not being willing to converse via email I have found that clients are doing themselves a disservice. A better experience is had by all parties when a job is spelled out in written terms and concrete answers. There is less juggling and guessing on the part of the designer, leaving us the time to do what is important – create an end product that the client will love – with all the correct info!
Besides, I feel that if a client isn’t willing to submit the details in writing they aren’t fully committed to making the process work. It makes me think they don’t want to commit to anything that could be brought up later.

]]> Comment on Dolly Dahl Logo Process by Nicola http://nicolablack.com/2010/06/dolly-dahl-logo-process/comment-page-1/#comment-201 Nicola Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:24:20 +0000 http://nicolablack.com/?p=930#comment-201 Betty Darling, glad you like it! :) Betty Darling, glad you like it! :)

]]> Comment on Dolly Dahl Logo Process by Nicola http://nicolablack.com/2010/06/dolly-dahl-logo-process/comment-page-1/#comment-200 Nicola Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:23:23 +0000 http://nicolablack.com/?p=930#comment-200 Aw, thanks, Dolly! I really appreciate that. It's definitely one of my favorite projects I've had the opportunity to work on. I look forward to working with you again! Aw, thanks, Dolly! I really appreciate that. It’s definitely one of my favorite projects I’ve had the opportunity to work on. I look forward to working with you again!

]]> Comment on Dolly Dahl Logo Process by betty darling http://nicolablack.com/2010/06/dolly-dahl-logo-process/comment-page-1/#comment-199 betty darling Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:15:25 +0000 http://nicolablack.com/?p=930#comment-199 Love it, very cute!! Love it, very cute!!

]]> Comment on Dolly Dahl Logo Process by Dolly Dahl http://nicolablack.com/2010/06/dolly-dahl-logo-process/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Dolly Dahl Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:07:20 +0000 http://nicolablack.com/?p=930#comment-198 I couldn't have enjoyed working with you any more than I did. You were so much fun to collaborate with and your turnaround time was incredible. I highly recommend Nicola to anyone looking for something amazing! I know I'll definitely be back for more goodies once the site launches. xoxo Dolly I couldn’t have enjoyed working with you any more than I did. You were so much fun to collaborate with and your turnaround time was incredible.

I highly recommend Nicola to anyone looking for something amazing! I know I’ll definitely be back for more goodies once the site launches.

xoxo
Dolly

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