Why Do People Struggle Working with Designers? (And What We’re Doing Differently)

Let’s be honest, designers don’t always have the best reputation in the proposal world. Whether it’s missed deadlines, misunderstood requirements, or clunky communication, the creative process can sometimes create friction instead of clarity.

In this video, Sydney Latchaw and Monika Hauck Latchaw tackle the question head-on: Why do some proposal teams struggle to work with designers? And more importantly, what can be done to fix it?

They explore the root causes of disconnect (from misaligned expectations to overcomplicated outputs), and share how Patriot Data Graphics is changing the dynamic by being fast, flexible, and fluent in both design and government contracting.

Watch now to hear how collaboration—not complication—is at the heart of proposal design done right.