Unlocking Creativity: Our Connect-the-Dots Approach
At Oak Creative, our creative process is like a connect-the-dots puzzle. Together with our clients, we identify the strategic “dots” necessary to craft a compelling message that resonates with your audience. As the dots are connected, a clear idea emerges. Armed with this clarity, we develop the concept with imagery, color, headlines, copy, and other design elements, breathing life into the idea.
From meticulous research to concept development, and from presentation to project delivery, each step is crucial in ensuring that the final product aligns with both the client’s requirements and our team’s creative vision.
Here’s a breakdown of how our process flows:
- Creative Brief: Establishing clear goals and strategies for the project upfront sets the foundation for all subsequent steps.
- Research: Understanding the competitive landscape, target markets, and ideal customers provides valuable insights for developing effective creative solutions.
- Brainstorming: This is the ideation phase where creativity flourishes, and various ideas and concepts are explored without limitations.
- Concept Development: Transforming ideas into tangible concepts involves the refinement of visuals, copy, typography, color palettes, and design elements.
- Internal Review: Feedback and critique from the creative team help refine and improve the potential concepts.
- Internal Iteration: Further refining the top concepts based on internal feedback, preparing them for presentation to the client.
- Client Presentation: Presenting the refined concepts to the client for their input and approval.
- Client Edits and Iterations: Incorporating client feedback and making necessary revisions to the concepts until they align with the client’s vision.
- Approval: Once the client is satisfied, obtaining formal approval ensures everyone is on the same page before proceeding further.
- Project Delivery: Delivering the final files to the client or designated vendor marks the completion of the creative process.
- Vendor Management: If required, coordinating with vendors for production and delivery ensures a smooth transition from concept to final product.