You're in a design standoff with art directors. How do you ensure your graphic revisions stand out?

Get the Big Picture 🎯: Make sure you understand the project's vision and goals. Offer Bold Choices 💡: Don’t just stick to one idea. Present multiple options, including some daring ones. Stay on Brand 🔍: Keep your designs aligned with the brand identity while adding a fresh twist. Use Visual Aids 📸: Share mood boards or references to clearly communicate your ideas. Embrace Feedback 🔄: Use feedback to improve, not to feel discouraged. Show the Value 💪: Explain how your revisions add unique value to the project.

Clear communication is essential, however, at the beginning, I see who the real decision maker is. Often a compromised not a singular vision. The weight of input depends on the individual who will make the final decision. Approved sketches, as specific and detailed as possible: Pantone colors, length of hair in hard copy. Then if a major change in direction is requested it might cost more time or money. I have documented the process, it is not a vague she said he said. Once, when a project was completed, there was an objection to the shades of color. Presenting everyone’s signature on the specific colors used objectively protected me, from this top Ad Agency’s confusion. One must have situational awareness.

En tant que chef d'entreprise et responsable commercial, vous avez des idées claires sur vos besoins en communication. Vous connaissez bien vos marchés, vos concurrents... Vous demandez donc à votre équipe communication de réaliser ce que vous avez en tête. Mon rôle, c'est de prendre du recul, d'apporter un regard neuf et de vous proposer des solutions de communication auxquelles vous n'auriez pas pensé sans moi."

LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART OPEN - BY ASKING HOW THY ARE FEELING BY KNOWING WHAT MAKES THEM TICK SENSE OF HUMOR NEVER GOES WRONG

Understanding the project brief thoroughly is essential in navigating a design standoff. The brief acts as your roadmap, ensuring that your revisions align with its objectives. Dive into the details, ask questions, and clarify any doubts to ensure you're fully aligned with the art directors' vision. Your revisions should be aesthetically pleasing while also serving the project's strategic goals. By demonstrating that your designs meet both creative and practical needs, you'll earn the respect and attention of the art directors.

Be confident in the execution of work, good design work should feed the clients and consumers emotions with its intentions, if a client has asked for a salad don't give them a burger! feed them what they want!

1. Deeply Understand the Brief : Know the project goals and audience thoroughly. 2. Ask Clarifying Questions : Resolve any doubts to align with the art directors' vision. 3. Focus on Functionality : Ensure your design revisions are purposeful, not just visually appealing. 4. Incorporate Unique Enhancements : Add creative touches that still meet the project’s objectives. 5. Explain Design Decisions : Clearly communicate how your revisions support the project's goals.

It's always harder to 'argue' with an AD, especially if the AD has earned his/her way there. If they haven't, then teach. Just because someone has a title doesn't make them right, better or good. The real point is understanding the criticism. Is it fair, appropriate or at least about the exact customer and the product? If it's not about selling or achieving more, then maybe they have a point and you need to consider the other viewpoint. When an argument isn't about a solid 'deal' between a customer and a service/product, that's where, normally, most rely on 'feelings'; theirs and the AD. Always resort to company and product/service and relate your ideas to such. A good AD can at least say, "yes, but in this case..."

Nem sempre é fácil lidar com críticas e feedbacks, ainda mais quando eles são divergentes do nosso ponto de vista. Quando se está construindo um projeto com outros Diretores de Arte, é importante levarmos em consideração o objetivo desse projeto, e como evoluir para uma melhor entrega, devemos deixar o ego de lado e trabalhar juntos para um bom resultado.

I have to always remember that my job is to SERVE the client. When it comes to conflicting visions, I do what I can to present a case for why I think my direction is a good option. I never belittle or ridicule the client's ideas. Often, I will do the extra work of mocking up what the client wants, and then mocking up how I think it should look, so that the client can actually see the difference right in front of him or her. If the client believes you are working for his or her best interest, and are not on some ego trip, he or she is far more likely to be amiable to your suggestions.

Aceptar la retroalimentacion, es muy beneficioso para uno. Siempre van a existir descargo positivo y negativos. pero recordar que un descargo negativo genera que el adpatarse y ejecutar lo que estan marcando cambie a posivo.

IT IS THE EPICENTER OF CHANGE WITHOUT IT ---- YOU LOSE BECAUSE ANY FEEDABCK IS GOOD FEEDBACK KNOW YOUR WORTH AND AGAIN LISTEN

Embracing feedback is crucial for refining your graphic revisions. Art directors offer valuable insights that can enhance your work, so it's important to listen actively and consider their perspective. Use their input as a catalyst for innovation, ensuring your revisions not only meet but exceed expectations. This collaborative approach demonstrates that you value their expertise and are committed to achieving excellence in your designs.

La direction artistique c'est prendre du recul, faire un pas de côté pour offrir au client une création qui se démarque et lui permette d'avoir de la visibilité et de l'efficacité. Si le client pense avoir la "vérité" alors il n'est pas prêt pour travailler avec un DA. Il faut qu’il travaille avec un exécutant. C'est dans le dialogue entre le client et DA que se font les bonnes créations.

Seja receptivo e saiba aceitar feedbacks e críticas construtivas. Somente assim você vai chegar ao resultado desejado e evoluir como profissional.

It's good to get more eyes on a design. Everyone sees a design differently. You can also have too much feedback, so one or two people to bounce ideas with is perfect.

When presenting revisions, it's essential to highlight the changes clearly so art directors can easily spot improvements. Use visual aids like side-by-side comparisons or overlays to emphasize the differences. This approach not only simplifies their assessment but also showcases your professionalism and attention to detail, increasing the likelihood that your designs will be accepted and appreciated.

Toda criação e alteração dentro de um projeto deve obedecer a um propósito, seja ele estratégico ou estético, além de apontar onde se deve ter melhorias, ajude seu Designer a entender o porquê desses ajustes e o impacto que trará para o projeto

Resaltar los cambios destacados, es efectivo para mi entender solo desde el lado de dar a entender que entiendes lo ques se esta pidiendo y buscando, que te adaptas facil y rapido a lo que estan buscando.

Alterações fazem parte do processo. Sempre tenha em mente versões distintas do que foi feito. Separe de maneira que as pessoas consigam ver, cada detalhe da alteração. Aquilo que precisava de mais resolução, de um foco maior e destaque com "zoom"se for possível.

Muy útil esto, sobre todo cuando los cambios sugeridos no funcionan y debemos defender una idea que ya tiene fuerza. Además es una manera de destacar el avance dentro del proceso de diseño.

One of the great advantages of technology is the ability to easily capture revisions. When the process was destructive, this was very difficult. Often times the AD is just trying out options. Be prepared to pivot.

Setting clear timelines at the beginning of the project helps set clear expectations to the work flow and puts the corner stone for clear communication throughout the project.

Clear communication can be achieved by showing your work process. Sharing drafts and mockups helps align your vision with theirs.

PROPER COMMUNICATION IS A KEY GAME CHANGER IN MY LEBANESE CULTURE WE HAVE A SAYING ONE WORD CAN DESTRUCT and another can CONSTRUCT

Clear communication is crucial in making your graphic revisions stand out. By articulating the reasoning behind each change and tying it back to the project brief and goals, you demonstrate that your revisions are thoughtful and aligned with the overall vision. When art directors understand the rationale behind your choices, they're more likely to appreciate the depth of your design and view your revisions in a positive light.

Clear communication can be achieved by keeping the design clean , avoiding over-complication. Must ensure every element in design have sense.

Efectuar una comunicacion clara de mi idea, mostrando los beneficios del cambio y como se van a llevar cabo, estrategias, visiones y objeto del proyecto. para mi es escencial en promera instancia. La comunicacion es la base un excelente proyecto si no se comunica bien o en otros terminos no se vende bien, no hay compradores.

Clear communication is the key to deliver the best creative work 1st clear the communication in depth as much as possible 2nd conceptualise at least 3 variations with best creative ideas 3rd finalise the best concept and develop 4th and most important- keeping the design fundamentals in mind just a little bit break the principal. Design will definately standout

Pour moi la communication intervient aussi au moment du brief, c’est à nous de guider le client et de lui montrer que nous avons le projet en main avec un plan. Cela permet de gérer les attentes. Par exemple, toujours explicitement nommer le nombre de rondes de modifications possible, la manière la plus efficace de communiquer par e-mail, les délais et étapes de validations.

A clareza da sua fala deve ser boa, saiba usar as palavras corretamente, se conhece o perfil da pessoa, pode ser interessante se comunicar da maneira que essa pessoa gosta de receber a mensagem. Seja ela mais devagar, mais rápida, mais lenta etc. Digo isso, pois falar do jeito que a outra pessoa está acostumada a conversar, cria um elo mais amigável. Exemplo: Uma pessoa TDAH/ADHD hiperativa, possui o costume de falar de maneira rápida, mais energética. Uma fala muito lenta e pausada torna a conversa desinteressante.

Comunicarse con claridad es el pilar de nuestra profesión. No solo porque es una manera de demostrar el interés, capacidades y soluciones, sino que además permite ahorrar mucho tiempo en el proceso de un proyecto.

The most difficult thing in design is to maintain simplicity. Show your creativity, but resist the urge to show it all in one place. Choose your moment to shine.

Fique atento ao Brefing e ao projeto! A experimentação possui um limite dentro dessas diretrizes, se você souber alinhar sua visão gráfica, seus processos, com as diretrizes do projeto, tudo vai se resolver de uma maneira mais clara. Seu estilo também precisa se adequar.

La presentación de las propuestas, que es pensada, que tiene una correlatividad con el proyecto, suma mucho al defender lo que hacemos ya demás nos posiciona como profesionales

Creativity is the all thing about art activity. Trough a unique vision an artist as a graphic artist for example can shed the light on totally distinguish perception of the daily routine of life. So the most important hit for an artist is the creativity to pull the potential marketers and viewers.

Creativity is not only linked to experimentation and the development of final results. In my experience, it is also crucial to work on strengthening flexible and divergent thinking, as we often discover that we need a different approach when tackling and interpreting challenges.

The key to standing out is using your strengths to push your idea through in the most creative way. Don't just rely on your two senses to showcase your idea's, look at ways to trigger other senses that make absorbing your information irresistible!

The creative act and the parties involved can't always be explained. However, a good designer must justify his or her creative choices as far as possible. It's also a way of putting oneself forward and ensuring that one's work is respected. Stop liking/disliking!

The main thing in a Design is a proper Design balance. There is a few things have to maintain to create a Nice Design, those are: 1. Proper Alignment, 2. Use Seriff or Sans Seriff Fonts, 3. Maintain Color as per the color Theory. Like, Analogous, Monochromatic, Complimentary, Triadic etc. Also choosing the exact color for the appropriate design is a very vital things. 4. Use the rule of Contrast to Highlight something in Design, 5. White Balance. Means a free space to maintain a classy Design. These things are the most important part to create a balanced & successful Design.

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