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Summary

In this video, Naoki Saito addresses common behaviors that cause illustrators to be disliked or lose work opportunities. Using real-world examples, he outlines five key traits: slow communication and missed deadlines, resisting requested corrections, publicly exposing issues on social media, developing a bad reputation within the industry, and losing credibility after gaining popularity. Saito emphasizes that professional reliability, humility, and cooperative behavior often outweigh artistic skill. He reassures young illustrators like MEGAWO that being responsible and communicative is crucial, and offers practical guidance for navigating the illustration industry while maintaining a strong reputation and healthy client relationships.

Takeaways

• 😀 Prompt communication and meeting deadlines are more important than perfect artwork in the illustration industry.
• 😀 Slow responses or being unreachable can lead to clients losing trust and avoiding future work with you.
• 😀 Always comply with client requests for corrections; resistance or complaints can waste time and increase costs.
• 😀 Publicly exposing problems or conflicts on social media damages your professional reputation and perceived reliability.
• 😀 The creative industry is small; reputations and rumors spread quickly and can affect future opportunities.
• 😀 Even small lapses in professionalism after gaining popularity can lead to loss of credibility.
• 😀 Being humble, responsible, and cooperative is key to being well-regarded as an artist.
• 😀 Quality alone does not guarantee repeat work; reliability and good communication matter more to clients.
• 😀 New illustrators should focus first on foundational skills and professional habits before worrying about fame.
• 😀 Social media complaints should be avoided; issues should be addressed privately via email, phone, or legal channels.
• 😀 Popular and skilled artists often respond faster because they understand the importance of maintaining professional relationships.
• 😀 Misjudging your role as an artist and ignoring client expectations can result in being marginalized in the industry.

Q & A

Who asked the initial question in the video and what was it about?

The initial question was asked by MEGAWO, a new illustrator in his 20s. He was concerned about unknowingly violating industry taboos, being treated coldly, or shunned after entering the illustration industry.

What reassurance does Naoki Saito give to new illustrators like MEGAWO?

Naoki reassures that as long as illustrators are responsible and good people, they will not be unusually excluded from the industry. There is no need to overthink taboos.

What is the number one reason artists might be treated poorly, according to Naoki?

The top reason is slow communication, inability to contact, and not meeting deadlines. Clients prioritize reliability and timely delivery over purely artistic quality.

Why can refusing to make corrections or showing dissatisfaction harm an illustrator's career?

Refusing corrections wastes clients' time and resources, and expressing dissatisfaction adds mental strain. This behavior makes clients less likely to hire the illustrator again.

Why is exposing business troubles on social media risky for illustrators?

Public complaints, even if justified, can make an illustrator appear risky or unprofessional to current and potential clients. Proper channels like email, phone, or legal action should be used instead.

How does bad reputation spread within the illustration industry?

The industry is relatively small, so people frequently encounter the same professionals across projects. Poor behavior, like slow responses or refusing revisions, can lead to rumors and decreased trust.

What effect does gaining popularity have on an illustrator's credibility?

Sudden changes in attitude after becoming popular, such as being rude, slow to respond, or condescending, can make others perceive the illustrator as arrogant, causing a loss of credibility.

According to the video, what is often more important than the illustration itself in a project?

The main content or functionality of the project is usually more important than the illustrations. Timely completion and responsiveness are often prioritized over perfect artistic quality.

How do popular illustrators typically handle communication compared to less popular ones?

Popular illustrators respond quickly to clients or delegate communication tasks, whereas less popular or less diligent illustrators may let messages pile up, leading to marginalization.

What is the general advice for illustrators to maintain long-term success in the industry?

Illustrators should maintain reliable communication, comply with revision requests, exercise discretion on social media, protect their reputation, and remain humble and professional, regardless of popularity.

Why might some illustrators believe they can prioritize quality over deadlines?

Some creators think that if they produce excellent work, clients will overlook slow communication or missed deadlines. However, clients usually prioritize timely delivery and reliability over perfection.

What role does humility play in sustaining an illustrator's career according to Naoki?

Humility helps prevent misunderstandings or negative perceptions, especially as an illustrator gains popularity. Remaining polite and professional avoids being judged as arrogant and maintains credibility.