Every job has its pros and cons, and while society is well introduced to most positions, the daily lives of some still remain a mystery to the general public. For example, take designers. These nocturnal beings, hiding over the screens of computers, are certainly one of the more exotic creatures of whom we know very little. To shed some light on these individuals, an artist known as Cauliflower Time has undertaken a 100-day challenge where she hilariously illustrates the struggles designers go through.
According to DesignTAXI, she sketches rough ideas on sticky notes when inspiration strikes, and then copies them over to Adobe Sketch on her iPad Pro. "Most of my ideas stem from the silly and often outrageous things that I hear daily, which I then translate into comic form." From questionable office politics to the creative process review, these situations are without a doubt gear-grindingly annoying. Scroll down to check out the funny images and let us know in the comments if you face anything similar!
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Lol.. 3 is probably cheapest in both money and taste... but attracts the masses and lines the pockets.... Minority tastes in art is always stomped upon.
not only that but its made with cheap materials and made in slave labor countries like china, Vietnam, and others.
Load More Replies...That's why you never ever give them the crappy one to choose from, they always will.
in conclusion and because my sanity is more important i do not present more than one idea, the best i like and that is it, take it or leave it, here is my last: Complexul-...aa-png.jpg
I've often wondered how so many super ugly garments end up in the shops. Buyers have no taste.
Should the designer then play down his favorite?
Load More Replies...yeup.... true story. it's always such an accomplishment when you can ease them towards literally, any other idea than the that one...
They never say that when you come early, - Hey you are early today, everything ok?
Actually, my boss does because I'm always clocking in 1 or 2 minutes before my shift starts. If I come in early, he gets worried hahaha.
Load More Replies...I got bawled out once for leaving exactly at 5 pm every day! (closing time). I was told it didn't look good to the other employees! I replied that I was the one who always came in 1/2 early to open the office and get the coffee started but no one noticed that?
50% of the reason i quit my last job was because i was unable to take 2 5min breaks to smoke but i was expected to stay 1 hour after program because other people were unable to do their job
You shouldn't take breaks to smoke because that is neither important, nor good for you or anyone around you
Load More Replies...Sadly true! We are working in jails, hands tied to our keyboards and legs tied to office chairs!
Because the job market is so awesome! And of course, no one has college loans to pay off, right?
Load More Replies...You actually have Windows aswell....unless u're using Apple....
Ooooh, "pseuds." Love that . I know a lot of those. (I used to be a video producer.)
Load More Replies...Or: "I almost finished the design in Photoshop, can you just clear it up?"
NO MORE FREE LABOR!!! Everyone needs to stop volunteering and doing unpaid internships. Young, talented people (with college debt) are being devalued. It's got to stop.
i agree, i never understand how someone do be an unpaid intern for weeks. i need $$ to live, etc... time has value.
Load More Replies...There is even worse option: "it´s not necessary to ask the GD to make the social media, secretary (accountant, IT, child...) can do it. And then they might take your graphics and put it in some very nice flower frame, or upgrade it with their own art made in Paint.
Great way to encourage people to become addicted to phones and social media. Also, I wish people wouldn't draw that new, ugly Instagram logo. The other one was SO MUCH nicer and more gender neutral too
This is actually far better than trying to be psychic on what's wanted. What's far worse is a client who doesn't know what they want, but knows what they don't want when you show it to them - namely your first several concepts.
Improper planning on your part does not make it a rush for me. I also love the "I sent it yesterday" yeah, at 4:59. I leave the office at 4, sorry.
Load More Replies...I hate those kinds of people who when they walk into the room, it's like they are a hurricane, always stirring up stuff! So melodramatic! When all is said and done, it's really no big deal!
When you bust a gut to get urgent work done then they take a day then come back with edits that are just as urgent
I only wish we could all dress the same! It would save money and you would never have to worry if you dress properly for the job. *L*
My dad’s an executive creative director. The second, third, and fourth I know are not true for him. I am not sure about the first, though.
that's cause he's the EXECUTIVE creative director... what about the guy below him?
Load More Replies...hahaha i completly agree with every clause:D i just dont know how those people ended up in a position like that i mean WHO gave them the promotion.
Simple the omnipotent being called "Boss $$" :D
Load More Replies...Here’s one written by my daughter to help her clients not drive her crazy with all these things: https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Advocates-Planning-Business-Website-ebook/dp/B0147B8WS4
How about putting in several paragraphs of text that clearly won't fit and screws up the whole design
hahah the corrections r so realistic not like sketch or sth:) like it :)
And you'd be shocked at what constitutes an "emergency" on their part....
Load More Replies...aaahahaha sad but true. Every inturn thinks the outfit is everything :) cos that is wut they've been taught at school:) but not honestly as long as u follow your work properly noone gives a s**t how u dressed if they r not unjobless at job and obsessive.
Yes, because having the build of a Barbie doll due to lots of photoshop and starving yourself is "general population".
The fact is that, in advertising, you have to make the target of the advertising see themselves using your product and being elated about it. This works best if the models or actors actually look like your core demographic target. It isn't racist. It's how brains work.
You are not telling them what they want to hear therefore you are wrong. (That was sarcasm.)
Load More Replies...I had to do some materials for an airport conference not long after 9/11. A conference attended by those in the industry. Number one requirement on the brief was not to show any images of aircraft as it might be considered insensitive.
It's getting shorter with time and sharpenings! REFUND!!
Load More Replies......but i know that already. Where's the footage of comically inept people breaking other pencils, and my free 2nd pencil if i order now?
so true. heads always take weeks to come down on ideas and then look you with "why ain't this done" eyes after handing it to you an hour ago.
I heard a joke years ago that middle management thinks that meeting is the same thing as working.
Your hair is too long and quit wearing jeans. Button up shirts, but you don't have to wear a tie. ;)
Load More Replies...Ok I change my mind— I HATE THIS THE MOST!!!!!!!!! I am an introvert who need quiet space to create and I am not garrulous so this is basically hell But most places I’ve worked at think this is great
I'd be like, "LOL! Be happy for the number of 'people who actually tolerate our constant advertising c**p that never gets us anywhere' we have currently! Let me know when you want me to get rid of our advertising." ;)
Like every luxe brand who now does perfume, luggage, watches, pen,...
I like this one... Branding is important these days. Many companies dabble in different industry segments, but people will buy because of the brand. I'm hoping Nike will start making orange juice soon!
Reminds me of the time I saw Star Wars and Yoda on a package of grapes.
Load More Replies...Often is worse, we see that with politics here, they feel like they are minister, so they NEED to do sth and change, and it often end in bad stuff but that way they can say "I have made that education reform!"
this one reminds me of a little story a few years back: client: i want an online store just like emag.ro , me: i can do you one better cuz things changed since they made it and they will also upgrade, client: no, i want it just like that, me:ok ... , 4 weeks into the 5 weeks project emag upgrades their site to the Exact look and functionality i was proposing the client Maxxit-Sho...9a-png.jpg
actually , now, it's easy to put something together ready fast for the client until they decide what they want
Load More Replies...And, say, arranging two windows side by side without buying a 3rd party program!
every.single.fcking time.... and they give it to you like they are really going out of their way to help you by putting it into PP
i would actually love to have that, especially the just like this part, just wait until you get the: i want something like this but make it look good .....
Load More Replies...Ugh! I remember this one... "yes, you are starting low, but I look forward to raising you up to where you should be quickly." Which never happened... and then "Bonuses are now based on performance of all branches together, your office's results were fantastic, but xyz city really had a bad year, and even though you don't work together or share projects/clients, no bonus for all your hard work." And that was my incentive to leave!
Hahaha I like the small print * in experimental settings with donkeys and *than jumbo pencils
This designer seems to share my opinion: we live in a society that is as uncreative as no one can imagine. They tell you that they want something new, but in the end it turns out they want the same old stuff. Honestly, it's another proof that office jobs are the worst. I'd rather watch the paint dry than working in an office when I grow older.
Dude, you got a Dell. It may not be as sleek and conforming as a Mac, but at least you can style the task bar in colors other than black or white, and add more RAM yourself in the unlikely event it needs any.
Load More Replies...I was thinking the same thing! I suddenly love my job.
Load More Replies...These are brilliant! In my case I would draw one showing my job finally being outsourced so the company can continue to be "competitive"
Artist has talent, now just start a business! Find happiness now, success will follow. Being miserable and wasting your life being miserable will probably haunt you later.
This designer seems to share my opinion: we live in a society that is as uncreative as no one can imagine. They tell you that they want something new, but in the end it turns out they want the same old stuff. Honestly, it's another proof that office jobs are the worst. I'd rather watch the paint dry than working in an office when I grow older.
Dude, you got a Dell. It may not be as sleek and conforming as a Mac, but at least you can style the task bar in colors other than black or white, and add more RAM yourself in the unlikely event it needs any.
Load More Replies...I was thinking the same thing! I suddenly love my job.
Load More Replies...These are brilliant! In my case I would draw one showing my job finally being outsourced so the company can continue to be "competitive"
Artist has talent, now just start a business! Find happiness now, success will follow. Being miserable and wasting your life being miserable will probably haunt you later.
