How do you balance creativity and consistency in your design process, working on long-term projects?
Archana Jha
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I'm curious to hear how designers maintain a fresh and innovative approach while ensuring brand consistency over time. What tools or techniques do you use to strike this balance, particularly in projects that evolve over months or years?
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Martha Enwemuche @enwemuche_martha
Try new things, explore new ideas and also do reviews regularly to ensure consistency with your goals.
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@enwemuche_martha It’s a great way to ensure that creativity and consistency work hand in hand throughout the project. Thanks for sharing!
I feel that setting aside time for brainstorming helps me stay creative. To maintain consistency, I develop templates and rules that ensure my work is in accordance with the overarching goal.
Set up a few basic design guidelines from the beginning. They’ll help keep things steady while giving you room to be creative.
Keep track of why you made certain design choices. It’ll help you stay consistent and also give you a reference for future decisions.
Regurelly check your progress to ensure new ideas align with your project’s overall vision.
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@katheleen_chips Yes, true this approach helps us stay on track and deliver a final product that meets your expectations.
I make it a point to schedule regular brainstorming sessions. This way, I can inject creativity into my work while keeping a steady pace with the project’s requirements.