Start with how the design will be used
A website, advertisement and printed piece have different requirements. Define the audience, message, formats and existing brand assets before visual work begins.
Make the system usable
Type, colour, spacing and image guidance help maintain consistency as new materials are created. File formats and usage requirements should be agreed as part of the project scope.
Prepare a brief that prevents rework
Share the existing logo files, colours, imagery and examples of where the finished work will appear. A campaign banner, a presentation and a printed piece need different dimensions, file formats and levels of detail. Confirm the audience, message and primary action before design begins.
A useful brief also identifies who approves the work and how many review rounds are included. That keeps the design tied to a business purpose and avoids producing assets that cannot be used in the intended channel.
Make the final assets practical to maintain
Discuss editable source files, licensed typefaces, image permissions and export formats in the scope. Digital assets should remain readable at their actual display size and should not require a large download simply to show a small graphic.
When the project includes website design, align the graphic system with page structure and accessible contact actions.
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Start with a clear next step
Share your website, your main services and the places you serve. We can use that context to discuss the right review and project scope.
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