Designers - what's the most annoying part of your work?

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If there's one thing about your job that you never have to do, what would it be?

Nirmal Kumar · Accepted Answer

Rant alert! I’m all in for this question! The most annoying part? Turning our gorgeous designs into actual content. Seriously, designers and Lorem Ipsum are like peanut butter and jelly! And designing without detaching components? It’s like trying to dance in a clown suit—total mayhem just to stay consistent!

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

I think it is the fact to come up with pretty idea. There is many things for inspiration but on the other hand, you do not want to copy someone 1 : 1 because it is not original and quite fair :D

Isabella Claire Anderson · Answer

Ugh the worst part is dealing with clients who have no idea what they want but expect you to read their minds! 😅 Also the constant nitpicky revisions that drag on forever... But hey, it's all part of the job right? 🤷♂ At least we get paid to be creative, so can't complain too much!

James Yang · Answer

@ana_ta Ahh the woes of designers are universal between agency and product it seems! For your receiving revisions through multiple channels, maybe the newly launched tool on PH might help? Came across them the other day and was meaning to check it out since I have the same problem. https://www.producthunt.com/prod...

Johan Steneros · Answer

Selling the idea

Ana T · Answer

First, I want to state that I love my clients and appreciate them for feeding me, thank you. I also wouldn't change the privilege of designing from the comfort of my home for any other career. That said, here are is my rant of things I wish I rather not have to do again:

+ I'd rather not receive content inside a URL to copy and paste one bit at a time. HTML to Figma plugin has saved me so much time with this issue, before knowing about this plugin I was doomed. Similarly, I'd rather not get the content in an image format (hasn't happened lately but I'm sure AI would be a life saver for this pain).

+ I'd rather not receive multiple requests for edits of unfleshed copy, ideally I'd love to get the final version of the copy before starting to work and that clients feel empowered to change it themselves.

+ I'd rather not receive revisions across multiple communication channels, as it can be difficult to keep track of everything (emails, personal phone texts and audios from close client/friends, Figma comments, etc). I'd love some kind of second brain to extract and save all this in one place.

+ I'd rather not communicate solely through email for revisions that will eventually get buried in a sea of email conversations. It's a nightmare. This only happened once fortunately.

+ I'd rather not receive revisions in a piecemeal fashion. I prefer all revisions in one pass and not getting revisions from previous iterations when we are already on iteration 8, really?

+ I'd rather not be required to guess which images to use for a project just to end up choosing  the wrong, unexpected ones. This goes in tune with the mind-reading bit.

+ I'd rather not spend several minutes searching for the perfect image to use, and then other several minutes searching for the other images that look similar/good together to make a cohesive set. I'm sure AI image tools work great for this, but I still find most of them a bit uncanny and too polished for my liking.

+ I'd rather not receive incomplete or vague project briefs, as it can lead to creeping requirements, overwork and low ball budgeting.

+ I'd rather not be asked to change the final file format at the last minute. I don't have a magic want to convert Figma slides to .ppt...

Don't be like me, set hard boundaries and have good systems in place to avoid my pitfalls. I hope this helps any designer starting out. I find it hard to balance a good customer service with setting these boundaries...

Janak Patel · Answer

Dealing with constant revisions and unclear client feedback can be the most frustrating part of the job.

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Most annoying for me is all the back-and-forth with stakeholders on tiny design details. Like should this button be 2px to the left or right? Just let me design! 😅 Also scope creep - you finish a design and then they're like actually can you add these 5 other things... 🙄

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Sassa Srd status · Answer

If there's one thing about working at Roobotech, the Apple store, that I never have to do, it’s dealing with outdated technology! Every day, I get to engage with the latest and greatest from Apple, helping customers find the perfect devices and solutions that truly enhance their lives. It’s exciting to be part of a team that’s always at the forefront of innovation! For More Visit : https://roobotech.com.au/

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For many designers, one of the most annoying aspects of their work can be vague or shifting requirements. When clients or stakeholders are unclear about their vision or constantly change their minds mid-project, it disrupts the design process and leads to unnecessary revisions. Unrealistic deadlines also pose a challenge; tight timelines can force designers to rush their work, ultimately compromising quality.

Excessive rounds of feedback can be frustrating, especially when they come with contradictory or subjective requests. This can hinder progress and exhaust the designer. Additionally, a lack of creative freedom can be disheartening. Being micromanaged or restricted by rigid brand guidelines often limits creativity, making the work feel monotonous.

Lastly, miscommunication with non-designers can create difficulties. Explaining design concepts or justifying certain decisions to clients or team members who may not fully understand design principles can be challenging and frustrating.

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@shravan_chitharanjan Come up with a good idea or concept.

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Turning our ideas into content.

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Come up with a creative idea.

Philip · Answer

For many designers, the most frustrating part might be endless revisions that stem from unclear briefs. Clear communication and aligned expectations would definitely make the design process much smoother! By the way, working on the Outback site design recently reminded me how crucial a solid initial brief is!

Designers - what's the most annoying part of your work?

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