# Designer Rant Outlets 'Clients from Hell' Posts Designer's Horror Storries at Work By Matt Ho | Published 2010-11-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clients-from-hell-designers-horror-stories References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2010/06/17/clients-from-hell/) & [clientsfromhell.net](http://clientsfromhell.net/) At work, everyone has had that one client or customer who's ignorant and doesn't seem to have common sense. Well, now people can take their stories to the Internet at ClientsFromHell.net. This is basically the designer's version of 'Waiter Rant' with everyone exchanging horror stories about clients who just don't understand. These hilarious anecdotes include stories of racism and ignorance that just can't be forgiven. Go to ClientsFromHell.net and read the stories or better yet, submit one yourself! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Designer Horror Stories:** Opportunity for innovative platforms that allow designers to share and learn from each other's client experiences. - **Ignorant Client Experiences:** Possibility for businesses to develop training programs or resources that help clients understand the design process and improve communication. - **Online Collaboration for Designers:** Potential for collaborative platforms that connect designers to share tips, advice, and support for dealing with difficult clients. ### Where This Applies - **Design and Creative Services:** Chance to offer specialized services or tools that help designers navigate difficult client relationships. - **Education and Training:** Opportunity to create courses or workshops that educate clients on design principles and effective communication. - **Digital Platforms and Social Media:** Potential for platforms to facilitate online communities where designers can share their client stories and support each other. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Creative Experiment Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worldsworstwebsitelol.md) - [Designer Portfolio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-designers.md) - [Custom Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-design-concepts.md) - [Creative Career Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designwhiz-v2.md) - [Client Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crm-for-designers.md) - [Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brands-like-these.md) - [Design Inspiration Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkbites.md) - [Design Inspiration Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vault1.md)