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What is the best way to work with a designer and what kind of information should I have ready to make the most of our first meeting?

by Ili Nilsson | Aug 27, 2012 at 8:57pm 1
Ili Nilsson
Ooh good question! Besides making sure you are a good fit in terms of personality, have at minimum the following ready for the designers: realistic budget, clear stylistic direction (collect magazine and web images that you can share with them) and a list of functions and features... see more
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