Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago

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You can’t hit a target if you don’t know what you’re aiming for.
A strong graphic design brief gives you clarity.

Without it, you’re just guessing at the style, the message, the audience, and what the client actually wants.
So what does a good graphic design brief actually look like?
Let’s break it down.


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TOPICS COVERED:


00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:20 Brief Anatomy Introduction
00:00:53 Print vs Digital Briefs
00:01:37 Graphic Design Brief Contents
00:01:54 Example Graphic Design Brief
00:02:54 SECTION 1 - Project/Client Overview
00:10:07 SECTION 2 - Design Overview
00:15:53 SECTION 3 - Deliverables
00:16:29 Additional Notes


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GDS DESIGN COMMUNITY


This video was created for all my members of the GDS design school community.

If you would like to join the GDS design school community, where we chat about design, give each other feedback and where I set design challenges.

You are all welcome to join for free

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See you there


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