November 5, 20235 min read

The #1 Client Portal for Graphic Designers

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As a graphic designer, your job is to create stunning visuals. It's not to be a professional email-chaser or a file-organization guru. Yet, how much of your day is spent digging through Dropbox links, searching for that one specific hex code the client sent last week, or trying to figure out which version of "final_logo_v3_final.ai" is the *actual* final one?

The Unique Challenges for Designers

Unlike other professions, designers deal with a unique set of challenges that make traditional tools like email completely inadequate. Knowing how to collect files from clients efficiently is half the battle.

  • Large File Sizes: Sending multi-gigabyte PSD or video files over email is impossible. This forces you to use a patchwork of services like WeTransfer, Dropbox, and Google Drive, creating a scattered and confusing experience for your client.
  • Version Control Nightmares: When feedback is given in half a dozen different emails, it's easy to lose track of which changes have been approved. This leads to rework and frustration.
  • Asset Management: A single project requires logos, fonts, color palettes, stock photos, and more. A client portal centralizes all these assets in one place, instantly accessible to both you and the client.

How a Client Portal Solves These Problems

A dedicated client portal software, like Cliently, is built to solve these exact issues. It provides a single, branded place for your client to upload source files, review proofs, and provide feedback. It is [The Best Alternative to Email for Client Work](best-alternative-to-email-for-client-work), making you look incredibly professional and letting you get back to what you do best: designing.

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Sarah L.

Web Designer & Founder