So….I will work for my idol soon. Can you imagine how scary that is? I don’t want to seem like a loser weirdo in front of this person because they’re literally someone I admire….
So what do I do? How do I consult? (I am making a website for them btw). Do I make samples of possible ideas and present them or do I listen to them first and then implement them later? HOW DOES IT WORK???
A loser making something for somebody with achievements and recognition from forbes, inc magazine etc… 
Hi @Rc2025
To make something acceptable to them you’ll need to first listen carefully to what they actually want.
Take notes, ask clarifying questions.
You may want to brush up on the ideation process.
Be open-minded and do things the way they want them done.
Give them an idea of how long it’ll take you to get back to them. Whatever number you come up with, add 20% as a contingency.
When you get to the stage where you are ready to present a mock, let them know that is what you are doing beforehand so they don’t expect the final version and end up disappointed; present one mock-up and ask them to tell you everything they like, and everything they hate about it.
If they hate it, ask detailed questions about what they hate about it. You’ll need to act professional and not take what they say personally. Then make something new based on the feedback they give you. Don’t include any aspects of the things they hate in the next round. If they change their mind about something, then they will let you know. Definitely don’t try to convince them on anything. Whatever they want, they get, even if it doesn’t sit right with you.
If they like it, ask what they liked, what you can add, move around, or remove to make it even better.
Make sure you write down what they say, don’t rely on your memory. Then make the changes or completely new version, review it with your notes, and ask to present the next version when it is ready.
To make a successful project you need to cater to both the spoken and unspoken (feelings and emotional) needs of the client.
You are not a loser, if you were you wouldn’t have gotten an opportunity to work with the person you admire.
Happy coding
Hi Teller 
Thanks a lot for the reply especially from you since you have been here to help me since I started FCC. You helped me even when I was forgetting to close tags LOL.
I realize now it’s all about listening and not taking it too personally. I will def take notes and take this super seriously. Focus mode ON. Also I am feeling like maybe I did kinda screw myself by having it be SOMEONE I LIKE SO MUCH because then I might feel bad if I did something wrong. But I think it will be okay as long as I listen to your advice. Thanks again for the help. Also this is perfect help for me in the future when I get paid clients.
I will be saving this.
EDIT : SORRY IDK WHY IT DID THAT WITH MY TEXT
I just wanted to let you know, @Teller, that I found your wonderful advice relevant to me as well, and to thank you for it.
Btw Nick the reason I got obsessed with special effects was because of your websites . Hope you didn’t mind I looked over your code to learn from it
That’s a huge honor to hear from you! I can’t remember doing anything remarkable with effects, but I thank you nonetheless : )