With every branding project, I design and present 2–3 different options for my clients, sometimesWith every branding project, I design and present 2–3 different options for my clients, sometimes
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With every branding project, I design and present 2–3 different options for my clients, sometimes even one is enough when the vision is crystal clear. The reason I show more? I like to push myself more creatively to explore beyond what's safe and normal. A client might think they know exactly what they want, but the moment I go beyond the safe choice, they're often surprised by how much they love the more creative direction. This was exactly the case working with BraveDuck+Robots, an experience design studio built around creativity, strategy and technology. The brief was clear, but pushing past the obvious unlocked something far more interesting. At the end of the day, we're here to serve our clients, but sometimes working with them means showing something they didn't know they needed.
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Dject's avatar
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giving clients options is lowkey the move fr
Wuraola's avatar
Love the reminder that part of our job is not just executing a brief but helping clients discover better possibilities. The designs look really cool btw
Tiago's avatar
The latest branding project that I did, we went over 3 different branding directions and over 9 different logo iterations. I agree that it's a great exercise to expand beyond your safety zone and not just explore safe routes. Even if you don't come up with the best results. I...
Abhiram's avatar
Showing multiple directions is powerful. It not only helps clients see possibilities but often leads to stronger ideas than the first concept.
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I do the same over here, just to make sure of things before starting off
Taras's avatar
Impressive!
Anush's avatar
pushing beyond the safe option is where the interesting work lives😊 I think we as designer should always make our work better than previous work
Sufyan's avatar
same same... i believe multiple (ideally 3) options decreases the chances of rejection 😉
Gregory's avatar
That's a great idea it's makes you stand out keep pushing @Alex...
David 's avatar
Amazing 🙌... Well said 👏👏
Lynne's avatar
Love this mindset 👏 Sometimes the most exciting work lives just beyond the “safe” option
UI's avatar
Refined professional execution 😍
Mya's avatar
I completely relate to this. There’s something really rewarding about pushing things beyond the brief.
A good designer can stay within the brief, but a strong creative director should be able to see what the brand could become and take the client along that journey.
I do the same...
Alex's avatar
100% I do exactly the same. all depends on the client, but most of the time, this is the rule of thumb
Koushik's avatar
Brilliant work
Alprav's avatar
Lovely❤
Arman's avatar
sometimes the extra designs end up being the best and clients get more options
Victrex's avatar
Great Work
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Alex's avatar
Thank you
Mishaal's avatar
It's very nice Alex🙌
Tolulope's avatar
This is the real value of a strong design process, you’re not just executing a brief, you’re expanding what’s possible for the client. The “safe choice” has its place, but the best work usually lives just past it. The fact that you push yourself creatively even when the vision...
Abhishek's avatar
Cool designs!
Eashin 's avatar
Wow! This is seriously impressive work.
Alex's avatar
Thank you
MD Mizanur Rahman's avatar
Very modern visuals!
Simply7's avatar
I love your choice of colors and your fonts i love
Snehil's avatar
safety often kills good design
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