Custom modeling

[glorybound]

Just open for discussion.

My contract states that I need everything up front before I start work, and I quote from the information I receive. I have seen a pattern where, for the most part, interior designers come to the table extremely late with particular requests. I have a project I signed last week, and it was a rush project. I didn't get the CAD files until two days ago. Working long days and nights to meet the deadline, the interior designer dropped a color board on me this morning, the morning before the deadline. It wasn't in the quote; extremely unique items with low-resolution images (snagged off the web), and she is dumbfounded as to why I told her I would be happy to quote these extras, but I would need manufacturers' specifications and high-resolution textures.

What would you do?

[fixeighted]

Well, that's simple enough; just tell the person that unfortunately it's not possible to magically recreate the models overnight and so added costs are justified.
Goalpost-moving was not in the agreed conditions I assume, otherwise they may have a point

[glorybound]

Well, that's simple enough; just tell the person that unfortunately it's not possible to magically recreate the models overnight and so added costs are justified.
Goalpost-moving was not in the agreed conditions I assume, otherwise they may have a point

Agreed... but for some reason they look at you funny when you say something like that. I want to make sure I am not the one confused.

[fixeighted]

You're not

[fixeighted]

To expand on my response; I always try to give prospective clients options based on what I know will be likely expectations, or perceived expectations.

By that, I mean that I say at the outset that they can effectively have a cheaper option if it does not involve bespoke items.
Bespoke is exactly that - made to measure for their specific requirements and not therefore generic, which is simpler.

I have for a long time wondered whether people are losing the ability to work fairly with others and value their contribution, or are simply moved by greed and personal....Imrightism <----- definitely a word...that I just made up

[glorybound]

To expand on my response; I always try to give prospective clients options based on what I know will be likely expectations, or perceived expectations.

By that, I mean that I say at the outset that they can effectively have a cheaper option if it does not involve bespoke items.
Bespoke is exactly that - made to measure for their specific requirements and not therefore generic, which is simpler.

I have for a long time wondered whether people are losing the ability to work fairly with others and value their contribution, or are simply moved by greed and personal....Imrightism <----- definitely a word...that I just made up

Imrightism is a significant factor, for sure. Most of this is common sense, and it is bewildering to be questioned. I told them custom modeling isn't even on the table with their deadline, and of course, I got, "Oh, we can move that deadline; we have a week before we meet with the client." So, the deadline was fictitious. Can you grab me for a rush job and keep me as long as you want? Very presumptuous of them! Yes, you guessed it, it is an architectural firm I am working with - they work under a broken model and refuse to change (generally speaking).