Design Brief Template

Can you really afford to not use a design brief?

Design Brief Template
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Build Trust Instantly

A design brief will help you and your client build trust. This is extremely useful when completing any business transaction.

Ignoring or neglecting the use of a design brief can result in a range of issues that may impact the overall success of a design project.

It is critical to have a clear understanding between you and your Client from the start. Trust is the ingredient that makes your Client want to work with you and propels the project forwards.

Any way you can quickly build trust will help you win projects and have more work than you can handle.

A design brief eliminates the possibility of making a mistake. It demonstrates your professionalism and organization. It enables you to charge a higher fee for your services.

Can you really afford to not use a Design Brief?


5 Valuable Benefits of a Design Brief

Benefit 1: Confidence to invoice the client

You will be confident that you will be able to send your invoice to the Client once your task is completed. If you fulfilled the brief, you have every right to be paid.

If you miss the brief or get it wrong, there will almost certainly be arguments. You may also not be paid!

Benefit 2: Allows you to remember the detail

Things are easily forgotten. A design brief identifies and records all pertinent information.
What could be a more effective reminder?

Benefit 3: Enables you to communicate details to your team

A design brief allows you to communicate to your team the specifics of your engagement with the Client. This is easily accomplished by sharing the design brief with those who will assist you in completing the work.

This will allow you and your team to be extremely efficient and understand the project before it begins.

Benefit 4: Keeps the client accountable

Scope creep is a business killer. Having the scope allowed for and not allowed for communicates clearly to the Client what is included and what isn’t

Benefit 5: Reduces your stress

Probably the best reason of all to use a design brief is that it certainly will reduce your stress.

You will have a plan for the future of the project, reduce the need to try and remember everything, be clear in your communication with all stakeholders within the Client’s Company and have written records of what was agreed.

This will reduce disagreements, arguments and disappointment.


Massive Time Saver Design Brief Template

Save a considerable amount of time using this Design Brief Template. Review the following pages below. This template is easy to customize and update. Any text in red is to be customized to suit your project.

Title Page

The following is the Title Page. This can easily be customized to suit your organization.

Design Brief Template - Title Page
Design Brief Template – Title Page

Table of Contents

The page below is the table of contents and indicates the different sections of the design brief template. This is a fully automated Table of Contents created using Microsoft Word’s Table of Contents feature.

Design Brief Template – Table of Contents
Design Brief Template – Table of Contents

Section 1 – Company Profile and History

The next page allows a place to communicate general information, company history and profile to your potential Client.

Design Brief Template – Company Profile and History
Design Brief Template – Company Profile and History

Section 2 – Designer Profile

The page below allows opportunity to provide information about your profile. You can assess and build your designer profile by looking at competitors in your market place and then defining what sets you apart from others.

Design Brief Template - Designer Profile
Design Brief Template – Designer Profile

Section 5 – Budget and Schedule

Section 5 allows you to enter a project budget.

Design Brief Template - Budget and Schedule
Design Brief Template – Budget and Schedule

Section 6 – Summary

The summary page provides an opportunity to bring everything together in simple and easy to scan details.

Design Brief Template - Summary
Design Brief Template – Summary

This is a descriptive template that outlines in detail Client information and Company information.

Be comprehensive in your design brief to show your Clients you are professional and increase your chances of them wanting to work with you.

Using templates is going to save you significant time and effort.


What is Included?

Design Brief Template
Microsoft Word .docx
Page Count
8
Word Count
744

Design Brief Template - Microsoft Word Snapshot
Design Brief Template – Microsoft Word Snapshot

Free Bonus – 2 x Checklists

When you purchase the Design Brief Template, we also include as a free bonus a design brief checklist and a marketing checklist.

These checklists are helpful for reviewing your marketing strategy and ensuring your design brief is completed accurately. A Design Brief is a marketing task and it is important that it is performed to a high degree of accuracy.

Checklist - Design Brief
Checklist – Design Brief

Total Inclusions

Design Brief Template
Microsoft Word .docx
Page Count
8
Word Count
744

Design Brief Checklist
Microsoft Word .docx
Page Count
1
Word Count
301

Marketing Checklist
Microsoft Word .docx
Page Count
1.5
Word Count
299


The 8 Biggest Struggles When Creating a Design Brief

1. Lack of Clarity

Not sure where to begin or how detailed your brief should be? It’s tough to define exactly what you need, and that can delay your project.

2. Uncertainty About Your Goals

It’s hard to communicate your vision when you’re unsure of what the final outcome should look like. That’s a common roadblock many face.

3. Overwhelming Information

There’s so much to think about – budget, timeline, target audience, design preferences – and it can be hard to organize it all in one place.

4. Miscommunication

Without a clear, concise brief, you might not fully understand your vision, leading to revisions and lost time.

5. Time-Consuming

Writing a well-thought-out brief takes time, especially when you’re juggling other tasks and don’t know where to start.

6. Lack of Creative Direction

It’s tough to provide the creative direction needed to understand what you are really proposing if you can’t articulate it clearly.

7. Confusion About Scope

Defining exactly what’s included (and what isn’t) in the project can be tricky, leaving room for misunderstandings or scope creep.

8. Fear of Getting It Wrong

Concerned that a poorly written brief will lead to a design that doesn’t meet expectations? You’re not alone in this worry.

Use a Design Brief Template and make your job simpler and easier.


Stop Wasting Time and Risking Miscommunication – Create Your Perfect Design Brief with Ease!

Are you struggling with unclear project goals, missed details, or scope creep in your design projects? A well-crafted design brief is key to avoiding these common pitfalls – and now, you can get one in minutes.

With our Design Brief Template, you’ll gain:

  • Confidence in Your Process. No more second-guessing. Use a clear, organized template to ensure all critical details are captured.
  • Clear Communication. Keep your client and team aligned from start to finish, reducing misunderstandings and revisions.
  • Professionalism & Trust. A solid design brief builds trust with your client, allowing you to justify your fees and keep projects running smoothly.
  • Time Savings. No need to start from scratch. This easy-to-use template and bonus checklists simplify your workflow so you can focus on what matters most.

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David,
You and your team have done an awesome job with the site and these templates. They are really useful and a time saver. I wish if you could divide them in different categories and have different bundles, it might be easier for users to navigate and decide which one to buy.
Anyway, awesome site, awesome content, and thank you for helping me out.

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However, I didn’t need to request a refund because it was perfect for my needs. Thank you for saving me “tons” of time!

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Like other reviewers here, I too was looking for a no-frills Standard Operating Procedures template, and when I got to David’s site, that was exactly what I saw, a purpose-made template that cuts to the chase and delivers exactly what any small business needs. Dave was also able to respond very quickly and generously to a peculiar request that I made via e-mail, so you can be assured there is a great human face behind the site 🙂 . Totally delighted with my purchase, and I strongly recommend these templates particularly for small and growing businesses looking to standardise their processes quickly.

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