Good Design is Good Business
A design blog by David Ostroff
Top 10 Things I Look for in a Healthy Client Relationship
Great work depends on healthy dynamics.
The Value of Saying I Don’t Know
Clients respect honesty more than performance. Research on leadership humility supports this.
Top 10 Ways to Improve Client Communication Without More Meetings
Meetings are not clarity. Structure is.
What I Learned About Leading Creatives That Still Shapes My Work
Leading creatives taught me lessons about critique, pacing, and kindness that still shape how I approach design work today.
Managing Creative Teams with a Mix of Structure and Grace
Effective design management blends structure with empathy. Simple rituals that keep creative teams clear and kind.