Project Phases and Progress Percentages:
- Concept and Briefing (0-10%)
- Project initiation
- Design brief creation
- Client onboarding
- Research and Planning (10-20%)
- Design research
- Concept development
- Mood board creation
- Design Exploration (20-40%)
- Sketching and wireframing
- Initial design concepts
- Feedback and iteration
- Design Refinement (40-70%)
- Design revisions
- Color palette and typography selection
- High-fidelity design development
- Finalization and Delivery (70-100%)
- Final design approval
- File Preparation
- Delivery and project closure
Task-Based Breakdown:
- Logo design: 0-20%
- Color palette and typography: 20-30%
- Brochure/Flyer design: 30-50%
- Business card design: 50-60%
- Brand guidelines: 60-80%
When tracking the progress of a graphics design project you need to be mindful of the following Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Project Timeline
- Design completion percentage
- Client approval rate
- The number of revisions requested
- Design quality based on client feedback or peer reviews
Various methods can be used to track the progress.
- Gantt Charts – Visualize project timeline and track progress.
- Kanban Boards – Track design tasks and progress.
- Design Version Control -Track design iterations.
- Client Feedback through surveys and forms.
- Regular team check-ins
Consistent client communication is the key to a successful project. The following steps should be followed throughout the project:
- Regular Progress Updates
- Design Presentations
- Feedback Sessions
- Approval Requests