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Brief a designer so you don't pay for endless changes

You told the designer "something modern" and got five rounds of changes. Get a clear brief that gets it right first time.

Updated 17 Oct 2026

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The problem

You've hired a designer for a logo, flyer or menu. Without a clear brief, they guess, you go back and forth, and the bill grows with every round.

The outcome

You told the designer "something modern" and got five rounds of changes. Get a clear brief that gets it right first time.

The prompt · ChatGPT

Help me write a clear brief for a designer.

What I need: [e.g. a logo, flyer, menu, social media templates]
My business: [what you do and who for]
Where it'll be used: [e.g. van, website, print, Instagram]

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You told the designer "something modern" and got five rounds of changes. Get a clear brief that gets it right first time.

The prompt · Copilot

Help me write a clear brief for a designer.

What I need: [e.g. a logo, flyer, menu, social media templates]
My business: [what you do and who for]
Where it'll be used: [e.g. van, website, print, Instagram]

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A short example

You told the designer "something modern" and got five rounds of changes. Get a clear brief that gets it right first time.

1

You describe what you need, who it's for and examples you like and dislike.

2

The assistant asks about sizes, deadlines and where it'll be used.

3

You get a one-page design brief to send, plus questions to ask before you agree a price.

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You told the designer "something modern" and got five rounds of changes. Get a clear brief that gets it right first time.

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