Problems Designers Face
Contract says "3 revision rounds." Client requests 8 rounds. When you ask for extra payment, they claim you "should've gotten it right sooner." No record of how many revisions they've requested.
Client approved Design Concept B. Three weeks later, they claim they "actually wanted Concept A" and refuse final payment. You can't prove which concept they approved.
Original scope: Logo and business card. Client adds: "Can you do social media templates, letterhead, and brand guidelines?" Later claims it was "all part of the branding package."
You delivered mockups on time. Client took 2 weeks to give feedback. Now they blame you for the project delay and withhold payment.
How Designers Use ClearTimeline
Log Original Scope and Deliverables
When you start: log what's included. "3 logo concepts, 2 revision rounds, business card design." System locks it. If client asks for more, you have clear proof of the original agreement.
Track Every Revision Request
Client emails: "Can we try a different color?" Log it as Revision Round 1. Next request? Revision Round 2. After 3 rounds, you have timestamped proof they exceeded the agreed revisions.
Log Design Deliveries
Every time you deliver mockups or final files, log it: "Delivered 3 logo concepts for review." System timestamps it. If client claims you were late, you have proof of the exact delivery time.
Get Formal Approval on Concepts
When presenting concepts, send an approval request: "Which logo concept do you approve?" Track when they view it, which concept they choose, and when they approve. If they later claim "we wanted a different one," you have proof.
Real Designer Example
"A client disputed my invoice, claiming I 'changed the design too much from what they approved.'"
"I showed them my ClearTimeline:"
- • Original scope: 3 brand concepts, 2 revision rounds (logged Jan 10)
- • Jan 18: Delivered 3 concepts, sent approval request
- • Jan 20: Client approved Concept B (tracked with timestamp)
- • Jan 25: Client requested "Can we change the color?" (Revision 1)
- • Feb 2: Client requested "Different font" (Revision 2)
- • Feb 8: Client requested "Add texture" (Revision 3 - beyond scope)
"Client saw they approved Concept B and requested 3 revisions. They paid the full invoice including the extra revision."
Why Designers Choose ClearTimeline
Prove Which Concept Was Approved
Send approval requests for design concepts. Track exactly which one the client chose. No more "I thought we approved the other one."
Track Revision Rounds
Log every revision request with timestamps. When you hit the agreed limit, you have proof to charge for additional rounds.
Prove Delivery Dates
Log when you delivered mockups or final files. If client claims you were late, show them the exact timestamp.
Stop Scope Creep
Original scope: Logo and business card. Client adds social media templates, letterhead, packaging. Timeline proves what was original vs. added later.