t goes without saying: professional designers are masters at communication. It’s part of the territory, as with every project they translate a client’s brief into a unique visual execution.
But even great communicators struggle sometimes. Whether it’s negotiating a price, clarifying feedback or asking for a referral, sometimes the cat’s just got your tongue. That’s where this guide comes in.
These “how to talk to your client” templates and tips are meant to be a jumping off point for you to use when you feel stuck. Adapt them to your needs or just use them as inspiration. You got this!
How to ask for a review
You’ve done it! The project is finished, handover complete and hopefully, your client is more than thrilled with your work. This is the perfect time to wrap things up with a kind message and gently remind them about leaving a review. Here’s how you might approach that conversation, inspired by a message we received from coric design:
- “It’s been great working with you! It’s important that my future clients feel confident hiring me as a freelancer. Would you mind taking a moment to write me a review? It would really help me build my reputation. Thank you!”
- “It was great working with you on [project]. If you could write a few words about how you feel regarding our collaboration, it would be really helpful!”
It might feel awkward at first. But once you’ve done it a few times, it will be a seamless part of your process each time you finish a project.
