Like any creative effort, a successful design project involves many different people with different talents coming together. But too often, lots of cooks in the kitchen can be a recipe for disaster. That’s why great design starts with a great creative brief: a single, clear direction that communicates everything anyone needs to know about a project.
This can seem daunting at first, and that’s why we’ve provided this easy guide to putting your best foot forward with a comprehensive brief. Creativity is messy, but it’s definitely worth it.
Overview
Here’s a basic outline of what your brief should include. This won’t be the same for every project, so just consider it a starting place....
Jamahl Johnson offers tips on how to write a good creative brief.