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The best way to help your designer start a creative project is to give them a clear understanding of the purpose of the project, background, intended audience and deliverables needed. Having clearly-defined details all in one place makes the design process easier, less stressful and yes, even more fun. One of the most efficient ways to do this is with a creative brief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So\u2026What Is a Creative Brief?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The creative brief a concise description of all the elements needed for a designer to create a creative asset or campaign. Components of a creative brief include purpose, tone, target audience, background, media vehicles, specifications, roles, projects, and final deliverables for a creative team<\/a> and those working with them. The guidelines in your brief set expectations and get everyone on the same page. It\u2019s a huge mistake to assume your design team will implicitly understand the vision you have for a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s important to put all aspects of a creative job in the brief, there is such a thing as too much information. If you overwhelm your designer with cumbersome details and multiple pages of research, you might be disappointed with the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of a creative brief is simple: provide only necessary and helpful information needed for a designer to create the asset on strategy and on brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative briefs come in many different formats – outlines, lists, headings with paragraphs, documents with links. The most important thing is to work with your designers<\/a> to develop a creative brief that will work for everyone. This way, everyone involved can work more efficiently, having a better understanding of the project and creative assets needed. This is particularly helpful for bigger projects with multiple elements, like a magazine or book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that your creative brief might change throughout the process. This is completely normal, so don\u2019t stress over it! Work with your creative team to update the brief throughout the process and keep everyone on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Start Writing a Creative Brief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, you can begin by putting yourself in the designers\u2019 shoes. What will they need to begin creating and designing from that blank piece of paper? What questions will your brief need to answer to ensure they are creating the best piece of design while sticking to strategy and mandatories? Here are a list of questions to ask yourself in order to make an awesome creative brief:<\/p>\n\n\n\n