The Systems Approach

Design is a process that requires planning

Advantages

• Work is done effectively
• Keeps the project organized
• Yields better results through improved customer satisfaction 

Step 1- Collect Info
Interview the client

• Target Audience? (Age, gender, location)
• The goal (To sell, entertain, educate)
• Technical requirements (Flyer, bussiness card, webpage, advertisement)
• Page size
• Budget
• Deadlines

Step 2- Develop the Plan

• A Written Proposal
• A Price Quote
• A Customer Contract
• The Development of a Design Team
• A Detailed Action Plan 

Step 3- Brainstorm

• Find inspiration in books, people, magazines, museums and unwinding (Talking, walks, having fun, etc.)
• Research ideas
• Sketch out ideas 

Step 4- Experiment

• Keeping the original goal in mind but expirimenting with a few diferrent design options
• Experiment with fonts, color schemes, graphics, etc.  

Step 5- Proofread

• Have others proofread your work after you do
• No client will want a product with spelling or grammar errors

Step 6- Revise

• Collaborate with the client for feedback
• Revise the design over and over again until the client is satisfied