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10 KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL CREATIVE BRIEF
10 KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL
CREATIVE BRIEF
Whether
you need a new logo, website, video, marketing campaign, or an advertising acampaign created for your business, the
key to making the project a success starts with having a thorough and
well-thought-out creative brief.
WHAT IS A CREATIVE BRIEF?
A
creative brief is a document that explains the ins and outs of a project for
the creative team, agency, or designer who’ll be working on it. Think of it as
a blueprint for your project that not only helps the creative team but also
will help you as you shape the overall strategy and goals for the project.
While
it takes a bit of time to develop a solid creative brief, it’ll be well worth
it to help ensure the deliverables you receive align with your expectations and
business needs. Not to mention, it’ll also make the whole process smoother and
more efficient, and most likely save you money in the long run.
As
one ad agency exec and former brand manager says in his blog post, “And just like a compass
that doesn’t always point north, a creative brief that is not tightly focused
on a single-minded idea will not get you to on-target creative.”
It’s
important to note that a project shouldn’t start until both you and the
creative team have discussed and reached an understanding on everything
outlined in the brief. It’s a good idea to have a kickoff meeting to go over
the brief and discuss any questions or issues.
THE 10 KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL
CREATIVE BRIEF
Describe your company
Provide
context and background information on your company to help the designer or
creative team get a better understanding of your business. Who are you and what
services and/or products do you offer? Include links to your website and any
other background material that might be helpful.
Summarize the project
What
is the project? And why do you need it? Do you need a corporate identity kit
for your new company? Are you refreshing your company’s Facebook and Twitter
pages for a new season? Describe what the project is, what it entails, and why
you’re doing it.
Explain your objectives
This
is probably the most important part of the brief, and it’s essential that you
think through your strategy and objectives completely before you get the
project underway. Why do you need this project? What are you hoping to achieve
with it? What are your goals? Is there a problem you’re trying to solve? How
will you measure success? These details will help the designer understand your
goals and come up with solutions that address them.
Define your target audience
Who’s
your customer? Who are you trying to reach with this project or campaign? Share
demographic information about who they are and any behavioral insights you may
have on them.
Outline the deliverables you need
Do
you need a one-page brochure? A batch of 10 banner ads? A logo for print, just
for the web, or for both? Be sure to include the file formats you need (i.e.,
JPG, PNG, PSD), size information (i.e., 300×250 pixels), and any other
important details needed to deliver the right assets.
Identify your competition
Who
are your competitors? You may want to include an overview of the competitive
landscape and any trends or market conditions impacting your industry. For this
project, what are your competitors doing as a point of comparison and as a
point of differentiation? For example, if you’re refreshing your logo, what
types of logos and colors do your competitors use? These details can greatly
help inform the direction the designer will go in (they’ll do additional
research as well). You can also include a few examples of designs you like or
don’t like.
Include details on the tone, message, and style
The
style and tone should be consistent with your brand and will also hinge on what
the project is, what you’re trying to achieve, and what action you want your
customers to take. If you’re developing an annual report, you’d most likely
want something that looks and sounds more formal and professional to instill
trust and confidence. If you have a brand style guide or examples of past
campaigns or related projects, be sure to share them with your designer. And
also provide any other factors or requirements that might affect the creative
direction.
Provide the timing
If
you have a timeline in mind for your project, include it in the brief. During
your kickoff meeting or initial conversations with your designer, make sure to
discuss the timeline and agree upon a completion date. It’s also a good idea to
talk about the overall creative process and discuss if edits and how many
rounds of them are possible and whether or not they’re included if it’s a
fixed-price contract.
Specify your budget
If
you have a set budget for the project (which is often the case), include it in
the brief and discuss it with your designer. If the designer’s estimate exceeds
your budget, talk it over and agree upon realistic expectations, deliverables,
and project costs before getting started.
List the key stakeholders
If
other people on your team or within your organization need to be included in
the review process, provide their contact information. You can also include how
you’d like to receive deliverables and provide feedback. On Upwork, the Messages tool makes it easy to communicate and share
files.
By
thinking through and elaborating on these 10 key aspects of your business and
project, you’ll be able to produce a creative brief that’s not only thorough
but also effective. With a solid creative brief in hand, you’ll help the
designer deliver great results and ensure your project delivers the results
your business needs.
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