Creative teams often have a familial vibe. This is unsurprising, as we often spend more time working together than we do with our loved ones. We toil together, learn together, grow together, and even eat dinner together as we dedicate long hours to major projects, pitches and launches. This family dynamic really manifests itself when […]
Those in creative leadership must understand the dangers of micromanaging if their teams are to thrive. Creativity is delicate. Designers, writers and developers will often come up with a far better solution if given the right challenge to solve or goal to achieve, versus telling them “Do it this exact way.” That’s why we’ve prepared […]
Your design team spends various sprints working on a large project for a prominent client, and the most important day arrives — the big unveiling. Presenting the creative work is exciting and fun (and yes, a bit anxiety-inducing). But what follows is actually the most crucial part: the client’s feedback. How do you get productive […]
There are few groups who use more jargon than those tackling web design. Design terminology especially causes confusion on cross-disciplinary creative teams and full-service agencies, where not everyone speaks the same language. In order to design great websites, landing pages, product UX, and other digital experiences that are as usable as they are pleasing to […]
Sometimes it’s all in the ask. How you ask for feedback — whether it’s from a client, teammate, or stakeholder — can make all the difference on the quality of feedback you receive. Creating that ask is something that deserves your time and attention, as it impacts the relationship with the person delivering feedback, the […]
The client-designer relationship can be a breezy ride or a teeth-grinding journey. It all depends on how prepared you are to effectively communicate with your designer. Going in blind is a normal thing for clients to do when first looking for a designer. But starting the design process with a little preparation will go a […]
At Punchlist, communication is one of our top values. It’s the entire premise behind what we do! We believe communication lays the foundation for any business, project, or relationship in general. It’s a known fact that communication can get complicated when you don’t have the person right in front of you. We have all misread […]