Working with Creatives

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Free Online Course: Working with Creatives provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Working with Creatives is taught by Bonnie Siegler.

Overview
  • Learn how to deal with the subjectivity, emotional pitfalls, and occasional chaos of a creative partnership. Discover how to articulate your visual goals and set a clear direction.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Dear client
    • Introduction
    1. Before You Hire a Designer
    • Know your own taste
    • Know what you are looking for
    • No requests for proposal
    • Create a brief
    • Interviews with designers
    2. About Money
    • Value of creative work
    • Know your budget
    • Good, fast, and cheap
    • Contracts
    3. Working with a Designer
    • Be a fair judge
    • To say and not to say
    • Giving feedback
    • I notice/I wonder
    • Nothing takes a second
    • Why focus groups stink
    4. When It's Not Working with a Designer
    • When creatives are jerks
    • If it's just not working
    5. After the Job Is Done
    • Everything is emotional
    • Giving credit
    • Say thank you
    Conclusion
    • Next steps