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Originally posted by Brujah
Designympho, but where else can they turn when they don't have the first clue and need to make some money ? A design broker can help them out in a situation like that. That doesn't mean that the broker needs to pay something like $5 for a banner while they charge the client $25, or pay a designer $400 for a design that earned them $7500. Thats being a bit too greedy perhaps and designers will eventually figure that out and either go solo or work for a broker who will pay them better. Some people have connections and sources and can get all the clients they want, while other talented designers can't. Maybe they're all not as knowledgable, confident or resourceful as you are.
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Point well taken. My impression was that you were making a statement about all designers and perpertuating a stereotype about artists not being able to handle business matters. Now I understand that was not your point - thanks for clarifying.
Certainly a broker or agent may be useful to some - especially those just starting out. I am not suggesting that no one should entertain such a relationship. Needless to say, some of these issues are unavoidable in a free market. It's just frustrating to hear about and experience so many negative situations in this industry lately.
As I said, I'm not claiming to have the answers, just felt a responsibility to lend my voice for whatever it's worth.