How To Win Before You Start and Keep Winning
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How to Succeed from the Start and Continue Winning
Introduction
Crafting a solid design brief is crucial for saving time and money when developing a website. This guide highlights the key elements to consider in creating an effective design brief.
Understanding the Design Brief
A design brief is a detailed description of the goals you want to achieve with your design. It encompasses milestones, potential challenges, design preferences, and target audience insights. Crucially, it allows you and your designer to align expectations before starting the project, ultimately saving time and resources.
Key Components of a Design Brief
1. Company Overview
Begin with a concise summary of your organization. Provide the designer with:- Your industry and services
- Duration of establishment and staff size
- Niche market information
- Industry positioning
2. Defining Goals
Clear design goals are pivotal for your company's success. Establish goals early to avoid a fragmented approach. Consider whether you aim to:- Boost sales
- Encourage inquiries
- Gain newsletter subscribers
- Gather audience information
- Inspire referrals
Recording your objectives in a design brief can also help clarify your initial ideas and reveal potential flaws.
3. Identifying Your Target Audience
Inform the designer whether you're targeting existing customer loyalty, new customers, or both. Include demographic details such as:- Age
- Gender
- Income
- Occupation
- Location
Understanding your audience is key to effective design?"what works for MTV might not suit CNN.
4. Budget and Timeline
Your budget dictates feasibility, influencing the end product. A clear definition of audience and goals helps the designer provide options within your budget. Share any deadlines, especially if the launch aligns with broader marketing efforts.5. Internal Consultation
Involve multiple team members in reviewing the design brief. Different perspectives can reveal diverse opinions on your organization’s goals, helping you resolve discrepancies early.6. Communicating Your Vision
Use clear, concise language, but feel free to employ emotive wording to express your vision.7. Providing Design References
Share designs you admire and those you dislike. Include examples of your existing marketing materials, indicating preferences clearly. Explain what you like about certain designs, whether it's color, imagery, text quality, typography, or the atmosphere they evoke. Even if the design isn't related to your business, inspiration can come from a variety of media.Conclusion
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