Trust Your Designer

A designer isn’t just someone skilled in graphic software; they’re a professional who understands how colours, shapes, and composition influence audience perception. When you hire a designer, you’re paying not just for the visuals but also for their expertise and experience. If you try to micromanage the process, you’re essentially preventing them from doing their job. It’s like hiring a chef and then making them cook strictly to your recipe.

When designers feel free to explore, they can offer innovative solutions that surprise and delight you — and your audience. Strict limitations and constant oversight stifle creativity, which can result in a bland and generic outcome.

Try providing a clear brief and some creative freedom. This can significantly shorten the timeline. Constant revisions like "let's make the shade slightly darker" or "try playing with the fonts" can stretch a project indefinitely. Trusting your designer isn’t just about the final result; it’s also about optimising your time.

You know your business better than anyone, but this deep familiarity can sometimes be a hindrance. Being too close to the product can make it hard to see it through your customers' eyes. A designer, viewing from the outside, can notice things you might miss and offer solutions that make your brand stand out and leave a lasting impression.

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Discuss goals and expectations at the start of the project. Clearly define key aspects that matter most to you, such as colours, fonts, or overall style. Then, give your designer the freedom to work within those boundaries while maintaining checkpoints to review progress and ensure the project stays on track.

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If you’ve ever worked with a designer, you might have noticed a tendency to want to control every detail. This is natural; after all, you know your business better than anyone and want everything to look perfect. But here’s the paradox: the more you restrict a designer, the less vibrant and unique the result may be. Let’s explore why trusting your designer is so important.

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