Create an Outline vs Sketches and Wireframes
Using the information collected in your meeting, you will be able to develop an outline of the content and goal of the project.
For a website, including all of the major sections and the content for each.
Include the dimensions and technical specifications for print or web work as well.
Present this outline to your client and ask for any changes. Once you have reached an agreement as to what the piece will look like and received approval of the project's details, you can proceed to the next step.
Note: It is at this time that you would provide a proposal to your client as well. This will include the cost and timeframe for the work and any other 'business' details. Rather than discuss that here, we are focusing strictly on the design aspect of the project.
Sketches and Wireframes
Before moving into a software program such as CorelDraw, Illustrator or InDesign, it is helpful to create a few simple sketches of the layout of a piece. You can show your client your basic ideas without spending too much time on design.
Find out if you are headed in the right direction by providing quick sketches of logo concepts, line drawings of layouts showing where elements will be placed on the page, or even a quick handmade version of a package design. For web design, wireframes are a great way to start with your page layouts ... Learn MORE...Do the Unusual.
For a website, including all of the major sections and the content for each.
Include the dimensions and technical specifications for print or web work as well.
Present this outline to your client and ask for any changes. Once you have reached an agreement as to what the piece will look like and received approval of the project's details, you can proceed to the next step.
Note: It is at this time that you would provide a proposal to your client as well. This will include the cost and timeframe for the work and any other 'business' details. Rather than discuss that here, we are focusing strictly on the design aspect of the project.
Sketches and Wireframes
Before moving into a software program such as CorelDraw, Illustrator or InDesign, it is helpful to create a few simple sketches of the layout of a piece. You can show your client your basic ideas without spending too much time on design.
Find out if you are headed in the right direction by providing quick sketches of logo concepts, line drawings of layouts showing where elements will be placed on the page, or even a quick handmade version of a package design. For web design, wireframes are a great way to start with your page layouts ... Learn MORE...Do the Unusual.
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