Guide
Submit a design brief to Creative Services
Processes and guidelines for projects for creation of digital or print graphic design work
Updated on 29 April 2026
Guidelines
- Work is assigned every Tuesday morning
- We work to a minimum 10 working day turn around for all projects
- Once assigned, a designer will arrange a meeting with you to discuss your project
- If the job requires printing, this should be factored into your timeline
- Printers need 10 working days to print and deliver
- If your project has a cost factor involved, please provide a current budget code
- Projects must be authorised by the budget holder (line manager)
- Your project may require new photography. Like our design service, this is free of charge but needs to be factored in to your schedule
- Please provide final, edited and proof-read copy for your project
The project brief should be completed in full. If there is no cost to the project add ‘not applicable’ in the cost code section.
Timeline example*
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We will arrange a meeting to discuss your project and to establish a timeline for deliverables.
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Do other teams within professional services need to be involved? I.e. Web or Marketing.
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This is when we share the initial design work with the project owner. This is your opportunity to feed back and for the designer to make amendments.
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Once both client and designer are happy with the artwork, the job is signed off.
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Printers need 10 working days to print and deliver the materials.
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Knowing when you need the printed materials for is key. Please factor in the above timeline when briefing in your project.