Designers need to be able to communicate their ideas effectively to clients, stakeholders, and team members. This can be difficult, especially when you are still in the early stages of designing a product or feature. This blog post will discuss some tips for explaining your design ideas effectively.
Use Animation
Visual aids give you a lot more freedom and power over how people will understand what you’re making. People often hire an architectural animation studio in order to better convey what they want to make. This allows them to use visuals to explain their design idea. Animations also help you to clearly present the overall layout of a project, as well as its unique features in an easy-to-understand way.
It can create a much more interactive experience for viewers, allowing them to become more involved with the project itself. This is because the animation helps convey not just what the project looks like but how it functions and operates. By using motion and sound, people can obtain a better understanding of how something works while being able to visualize it better.
Outline The Features
Make sure to highlight all the key features of your design idea so stakeholders can understand the concept quickly. Explain what makes your design unique, why it’s different from other options, and how it could benefit the end user.
An outline should include details outlining each feature of the design in a clear and concise manner. When outlining the features, be sure to explain why each one is important to the overall design plan.
For example, if you have an innovative feature that could improve the user experience or speed up production time, make sure to emphasize these benefits. Additionally, make sure any potential issues are addressed as well, such as cost or scalability, so everyone understands the full scope of your designs’ potential impact.
Focus On The Problem
It’s essential that you keep the conversation on the problem itself when presenting a design idea. A large part of the presentation should go to this, after which you can suggest your solution.
It’s useful to break down the problem into component parts and make sure everyone involved understands exactly what the issues are. For example, if you’re focusing on a website design, it can help to discuss the user experience of different types of users, how they move through the site, and where their pain points are in terms of navigation or usability.
Use Simple Language
Always consider the level of knowledge the people you’re pitching the design to have. Here are some suggestions for using simple language:
- Break down complex terms into simple words that are easier to understand.
- Avoid using jargon and acronyms, unless you explain the meaning first.
- Focus on using language that is clear and concise.
- Be mindful of using metaphors, as they may not be understood by everyone.
- Explain the design using stories and examples to bring it to life.
Using simple language helps ensure that everyone involved in a design project understands the idea.
Present In Context
In order to make it easier to understand, try presenting your design ideas in context. By presenting an idea in the same environment that it will be used or experienced, you can help to make sure that everyone involved has a clear understanding of what you’re proposing. It also enables others to think more creatively and come up with potential spin-off ideas or improvements.
Give It A Name
Naming a design will make it much easier to explain and discuss the idea. Even if you are just giving it a code name, giving something a title or label can help to make it more memorable and understandable. It helps to give you a reference point when talking about designs and ideas with other people.
When giving something a name, consider what words best describe the design or concept. Think about how others might perceive the design in terms of its features, benefits, and context. A good name will also evoke emotion in some way, such as strength or joy.
Present It In Person
It’s always smarter to present your work in person so you can see the reactions and make everything clear right away. When starting your presentation, be sure to explain what your design idea is and how it can help the audience. Then, take the time to go over a few key points of why they should choose this design option. Additionally, you can use visuals such as slides or diagrams that show how the end result will look.
Finally, be prepared for questions and ask your own to make sure everyone understands. Not only does presenting in person provide an opportunity to explain yourself better but also allows any changes and adjustments needed to be done immediately.
Explaining design ideas is essential for success and clarity, so it’s great to have visual aids in the form of animation. Outline all the features and focus on the problem presented. Use simple language and context in order to convey what you want. Finally, give your design a name and always present it in person as an event!