How do I treat requests for work for causes that go against my personal principles?

Question

Recently, I received a request for a quote from a party that promotes and teaches an ideology that diametrically opposes my own beliefs. The job involved designing promotion material for classes and lectures about the ideology.How do I treat such a request? And, if I took it, how do I detach my personal feelings in order to still do good enough of a job? Is that even possible?

Answer 1

I don't believe in taking jobs that go against my principles. I rather not make the money than be mad at myself for taking it. You could say, "Thank you for the opportunity to do this for you, however, I'm not a good fit for this project." If you know another designer that would do such a thing, refer the client to that person. Otherwise, just decline the job and move on to the next. If you are working at an agency or studio, ask your creative director to assign the client to someone else.