Write an illustration project brief
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From a brief to a finished image
From a clear brief to an orderly delivery.
01Understanding the brief
View allClarify a target audience
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Read guideSeparate a reference and a required element
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Read guide02Research and concepts
View allCreate a focused reference board
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Read guideGenerate three visual directions
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Read guideMake a set of concept thumbnails
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Read guideChoose a concept against the brief
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Read guide03Planning production
View allBreak an illustration into stages
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Read guideChoose a working canvas size
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Read guideSet up a project folder
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Read guideCreate a source file naming rule
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Request focused sketch feedback
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Separate a correction and a new direction
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Collect comments in one place
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Translate vague feedback into a question
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Compare two revision options
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Keep a version before a major change
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Create a delivery file checklist
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Read guidePrepare a print file to supplied specifications
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Keep an editable source separate
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Read guideCheck a transparent background
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Read guideCreate a review JPEG
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Read guide06Archiving and review
View allArchive a completed illustration project
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Keep a rights and license note
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Review estimate and actual work stages
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Create a reusable project starter folder
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Read guideClean temporary exports safely
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