Design process

Strategic and Creative Essence of
My Design Process

Creating a good design involves a strategic and creative process. Here’s a simplified overview of the design process:
1. Client Brief

– KYC. Understand the client’s business, values, and target audience.
– Gather information on preferences, competitors, and unique selling points.

2. Research

– Investigate industry trends, competitors, and design styles.
– Identify potential visual elements that can represent the brand effectively.
– I check with the client on what style can be representative for the brand.

3. Concept Development

– Ideation: Brainstorm and sketch multiple concepts based on research.
– I play crazy8.
– Focusing on simplicity, versatility, and scalability of the design.

4. Drafting

– I use design softwares, Adobe Illustrator and Figma, to create digital versions of the selected sketches.
– Exploring colorus, typography, and various visual elements.

5. Feedback and Iteration

– Present initial concepts to the client for feedback.
– Revise and refine the chosen concept based on client input.

6. Refinement

– Fine-tune details, ensuring scalability and adaptability.
– Evaluate the design effectiveness in various formats and mockups.

7. Presentation

– I showcase the final design in different contexts (mock-ups, business cards, print and digital mock-ups.).
– I explain the design choices and how they align with the brand.

8. Approval

– Client approval for the final design.
– I ensure that the design meets all the specified requirements.

9. Delivery

– I provide the client with the design files and all formats needs.
– Include guidelines on design usage, such as color variations and minimum sizes.

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© Ionut Nechifor 2014-2024

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