# Creative Catharsis Posters Sharp Suits by Mark & Paddy Visualizes Ridiculous Client Feedback By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-13 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-suits References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1671220/snappy-posters-that-poke-fun-at-clients-from-hell) & [sharpsuits.net](http://sharpsuits.net/) Ad agencies have had to deal with a lot of interesting clients and the Sharp Suits project focuses on some of the more infuriating feedback ever encountered. A "creative catharsis" of sorts, as stated on the Sharp Suits website, it translates the most outrageous requests and comments into a collection of well-designed posters that are available for purchase online. The proceeds of which go to Temple Street Children’s Hospital of Dublin. Put together by Mark & Paddy, a Dublin-based creative agency, the Sharp Suits project is similar to the [Clients From Hell](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clients-from-hell-designers-horror-stories) blog, which publishes designers' horror stories. Partner Mark Shanley says, "We had been stockpiling these crazy (actual) quotes for a while. We had to turn them into something or they would have driven us crazy, and crazy is frowned upon in Irish advertising." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Visualizing Client Feedback:** Creating visual representations of client feedback can provide catharsis for creative professionals and inspire innovative solutions. - **Crowdsourcing Design Inspiration:** Turning outrageous client requests into well-designed posters for sale online can engage the design community and offer a source of inspiration. - **Supporting Non-profit Organizations:** Donating proceeds from creative projects to charities like Temple Street Children's Hospital can create a positive impact while showcasing innovative design work. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising and Marketing:** The Sharp Suits project highlights the need for creative agencies to find innovative ways to deal with challenging client feedback. - **Design:** Translating outrageous client requests into well-designed posters demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation within the design industry. - **Non-profit:** Partnering with non-profit organizations like Temple Street Children's Hospital can create mutually beneficial opportunities for creative agencies to make a positive impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Vibrant Retro Transport Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-transport-safety.md) - [Accessible Design Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/really-really-good-design.md) - [Therapy-Encouraging Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-counseling.md) - [Ad Inspiration Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobody-reads-ads.md) - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md) - [Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-home-campaign.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md)