How do you present design concepts to a client so the feedback is useful?
What the interviewer wants to hear
- Restate the brief and goals first
- Show few strong options in realistic context
- Explain the rationale behind choices
- Guide feedback toward goals, not personal taste
- Summarise decisions and next steps in writing
Model answer
I never send concepts as bare attachments without context. In the meeting I first restate the brief, the audience and the goals we agreed, so everyone judges the work against the same standard. Then I present two or three strong directions, each shown in realistic mockups, like the packaging on a shelf or the ad on a phone, because people struggle to imagine flat artwork in use. For each I explain the thinking: why this type, colour or image supports the message. When asking for feedback, I ask focused questions like "Which direction best speaks to young parents?" instead of "Do you like it?", and I ask clients to describe problems rather than solutions. Afterwards I send a written summary of decisions, changes and the next date, so there is no confusion.
Can you answer it under time pressure?
Take a timed medium round and get scored on every answer.
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