What to ask for in your first week with a design subscription
Start with a small win, then build momentum.
The first week with a new designer sets the tone. Teams that get the most out of a subscription do not start with the biggest project. They start with a few well-chosen requests that teach the designer how the brand thinks.
Day one: share the basics
Send your logo files, fonts, colors and two or three examples of work you love. If you have a brand guide, send it. If you do not, say so, and let the designer help shape one.
Day two and three: one small request each
A social post using your current messaging.
An email header or banner.
A one-page summary or slide.
These small pieces reveal how feedback works, how fast turnaround feels, and whether the style matches what you imagined.
Day four: a slightly bigger ask
Once the basics feel right, try a landing page section or a short deck. The designer now knows your taste, so there is far less guessing.
Day five: reflect
Look at what worked and what needed changing. Share that with your designer. A short note about what you liked makes the next request even better.
The goal of week one is not volume. It is a shared taste.
Written by Sachin Ratur
Founder, noondesk. I drop AI & design tricks a few times a month for fast-moving marketing teams. Write to me at sachin@noondesk.com.
