Presenting your work is just as important as your work itself. It will allow you to walk through your concepts and work, and increase your chances to get a yes from the client.
We’ll cover:
Why present your concepts
What to include
Where to find the best resources
Why do a presentation?
You’re the guide
Ground the design in objectives
Manage expectations
Sell your idea
Helps your client visualize
What to include
Recap of the work so far
Key goals
Brand’s positioning
The Big Idea / Ethos / Essence
Traits or characteristics
Competitive landscape
The chosen visual direction
Technical inclusions
Logo on white
Logo split screen (black & white)
Logo creative (photo etc)
Brand expansion through mockups
Mockups
Show off the design concept in action
Choose mockups that make sense
Think about the brand’s touch points
Edit colours and tones to suit the brand
Include larger and smaller mockups
Smal logo executions (favicon, labels, etc)
Large executions (signage, etc)
Show the full logo system
Benefits
They can SEE it in action
Allows you to upsell other services
Creates an emotional connection
Gets the client excited
Where to find Mockups?
Creative Market
Envato Elements
Mockup Maison
Moyo Studio
Behance
Graphic Burger
Google
Finishing Off
Recap with a comparison
Say thank you
Tell them what’s next
Prepare 2-3 questions to ask
Summary
Presenting will get you closer to yes faster
Build out the concept in full using mockups
Go above and beyond to show the idea
Finish strong and guide feedback with questions
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