learned, could be very demanding; I still had limited direct contact with them, which suited me just fine. From what I could gather, they would routinely be completely unable to articulate their requirements, at which point, in desperation, the designers would create some artwork for them based on the few vague hints they had managed to elicit. After many hours of work, involving a full team of staff, the work would be submitted to the client for approval. At that point, the client would say, "No. That's exactly what I don't want." There
In "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine," the protagonist observes that her interactions with clients were limited, a situation that suited her well. She notes the challenges faced by designers who struggled to understand clients' needs due to vague and unclear feedback. The disconnect often led to frustration and wasted effort, as the teams would produce extensive artwork only to be rejected by the clients for not meeting their expectations.
This cyclical process of miscommunication highlights the demanding nature of creative work and the difficulty in capturing clients' visions. Eleanor’s reflections reveal not only the challenges designers face but also an underlying commentary on the complexities of interpersonal communication in professional settings. This relationship between client and designer encapsulates a broader theme of misunderstanding and the quest for clarity in artistic pursuits.
