We spend a lot of time talking about adding value for clients but how much thought goes into adding value within the studio.
When designers get busy, they hire another designer … designers manage designers. That’s interesting because leadership needs a completely different skillset to designing.
When designers get busy, they hire another designer … designers manage designers. That’s interesting because leadership needs a completely different skillset to designing.
We’re seeing a lot of movement in our creative industry. Factors are varied but many designers are questioning: is this as good as it gets?
Design value isn’t something designers can assign and expect clients to recognise. Value comes from increasing revenue and satisfaction while decreasing costs.
Developing a concept is one thing. Explaining it to a client is a completely different skill, but just as important. Using analogies can simplify the complex.
KPIs should be used to measure business performance not individual performance. Here’s why…
Developing a concept is one thing. Explaining it to a client is a completely different skill, but just as important. Using analogies can simplify the complex.
Benchmarking gets a bad rap in the design industry. The reality is it can increase the opportunity to be creative..
Developing a concept is one thing. Explaining it to a client is a completely different skill, but just as important. Using analogies can simplify the complex.
Creative business owners: did you know in the eyes of the law there is no distinction in duty of care whether employees work in the studio or at home?
A well-thought-out positioning strategy will identify the right problem/solution/service/client fit that translates into premium pricing or lower costs.