
Most creative problems aren’t talent problems.
They’re communication problems.
When creatives get a vague assignment like:
“Design a landing page.”
What happens next?
– Endless revisions.
– Frustration.
– Going back to the drawing board.
Because no one explained what the work is supposed to do.
A good brief doesn’t kill creativity.
It gives creative direction.
Tell them:
• What the section needs to accomplish
• What action the audience should take
• What success looks like
When creatives have guardrails, they move faster, make better decisions, and produce stronger work.
What do you think?