Do you have with clients who just don't understand design but want a say in every design choice? I really don't know how to receive client feedback that doesn't align with design best practices, and not say something conflicting. It's already put me on the bad side with a bunch of clients. How do you deal with such people?

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Educate with evidence. I'd show user test results or examples of why certain design choices work better. If you let them feel like they're making the final choice, they'll be happier about everything. Win win.

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Add 25% to the bid. If they take it, that 25% is your incentive to deal with them. My brother has a paint/finishing company that caters to higher dollar clients. Thats his rule. If they want to micromanage the process, thats the fee. He's good at reading people and all the trades talk about their customers.

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