Your client wants to go off-brand. How can you maintain brand consistency while meeting their requests?
When your client expresses a desire to deviate from their established brand identity, it can send you into a tailspin as a graphic designer. Balancing the need for brand consistency with the client's request for change is a tightrope walk that requires creativity, diplomacy, and strategic thinking. The key is to understand the brand's core values and visual elements so well that even when you venture into new territory, the brand's essence remains intact. This article will explore ways to maintain this delicate balance, keeping both the brand and the client on board with the design direction.