After throwing back a few cold ones and joking with your friends about how you’re going to be the next James Jebbia (founder of the hyper-successful retail brand “Supreme”), you’ve decided you’re going to create a kickass brand of your own. But it’s a long way to the top if you want to go from a start-up to a $1 billion valuation. And you’re probably already thinking about how to find the best design agency to get your dreams off the ground. Well, lean in, my friend; you’ve come to the right place.
Finding a design agency that aligns with your vision requires you to first and foremost know what that vision is. There are thousands of creative agencies out there, but not all of them will be a good match. In this way, finding an agency that aligns with your vision is not all that different from dating. To know whether your date is a good match, you must first understand yourself. So, figure out what your brand is trying to accomplish and communicate those objectives from the beginning as you search for your creative agency.
At the risk of extending this dating metaphor, you’ll want to keep your options open. Every design agency has its strong suits, but no agency can be everything at once. There are tradeoffs, and though you may be sold on one agency’s illustration style, you may run into problems with their creative process. By considering a handful of viable candidates, you broaden your horizons and strengthen the chances of launching a successful brand. During the interview process, you can ask questions about their experience, current workload, pricing, and creative process that will help you to narrow the candidate pool until you’ve found the one.
Once you’ve found the best design agency for your up-and-coming trend-setting brand, you’ll need to nurture that relationship by keeping your communication open and direct. Take the time to learn about their brand, follow them on social media, and praise their work when they deliver. There’s no guarantee that the first creative agency you hire will be your last. But if you’ve done your due diligence, don’t be afraid to enter into a long-lasting business relationship. When you work smart and collaborate with the same agency over time, you will be rewarded with enhanced brand continuity and awareness.
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