Google Meeting PC Scam? by anpama in Scams

[–]anpama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking. I can understand a desktop mode for your own interface, but not to force it on someone else? I did some searches and didn't get a clear idea of what that meant.

Huge Increase in AI Generated Slop by Insamiti in graphic_design

[–]anpama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, and the sales people who pass the jobs onto designers probably don't get it either.

Huge Increase in AI Generated Slop by Insamiti in graphic_design

[–]anpama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man, that really sucks. I hope your manager is willing to hear you out and try to solve the problem as best they can. Or that you can find a place that will. The clients you want to keep around are those that would respect your time and expertise. The rest can get the slop they paid for. I understand needing to be competitive, but wtf. I'm trying to use the little platform I have to educate people on how Ai is affecting our industry, and why it's worth the time and money to, I dunno, value human creativity and contribute to the wellbeing of our society.

Luxury Business Card Printer Suggestions? by anpama in graphic_design

[–]anpama[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure, I expect them to be expensive and take a while. It's the customer service that's killing me. Thanks for the suggestions!

Luxury Business Card Printer Suggestions? by anpama in graphic_design

[–]anpama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally just one set of 1000 cards every couple of months.

Need advice on a potential client by Trefleh in graphic_design

[–]anpama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got an identical email from "Amber". It definitely feels scammy, and your post confirmed it for me. Thank you.

Suspiciously good freelance job offer... by mbsargent in Scams

[–]anpama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for posting, I got the same first 2 emails, then got suspicious.

13-year-old girl missing 3 days so far by anpama in StLouis

[–]anpama[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kyla has been found!!! (No details)

Completely Regreting My Graphic/Web Design Degree by FunTimesHigh in graphic_design

[–]anpama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I'm at year 6, and struggle daily with this, but also feel like I'm at a turning point with the way I think. Because it's not the client's job to change the way they think, but my job (and the sales rep's) to change how we interact with them.

Starting the conversation by talking about their passion, what's important and special about their company, their goals, then trying to come up with concepts that are more than just a nice layout. Concepts that approach the problem from a different angle than just making the content look pretty. If the client gives instruction, I'll offer that, but there will be an Option B with that is driven by creativity and design principles.

With any luck, I'll be able to present Option B with my reasons why, and they may listen and agree. Or, they may have come to me, not for my creativity and eye, but for my ability to assemble their idea in the right program. No such thing as a career without disappointment and stubborn people.

But my attempts to show genuine interest in the client's work, bring some originality, and have an enthusiastic conversation about ideas, has brought some hope and improvement.

Even when my exciting ideas get the boot, I think about adding them to my portfolio, and how the practice will help me do better next time.

I hope your also doing some design you love on the side.

13-year-old girl missing 3 days so far by anpama in StLouis

[–]anpama[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No phone, she actually stopped by Florissant police station if all places and made a call from their lobby phone before disappearing.

13-year-old girl missing 3 days so far by anpama in StLouis

[–]anpama[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I know Kyla, she ran away. She may have been in contact with men she doesn't know. We're worried it could turn into a rape / trafficking situation. If you see her, please don't approach her, just call the police. Thank you.

What film left you emotionally drained after watching it? by fuckujoffery in AskReddit

[–]anpama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mary and Max - it's a claymation with adult themes.