
Effective collaboration: 3 tips for teaming up with artists
Published on August 29, 2017
1. Identify common roadblocks
Once the team sets the vision and agrees on the core message, it’s time to create. The design minds step in and weave all components together into an original and inspired work. To create effectively, artists need tools that help them spend less time sorting through files and more time executing on their skills. Even after they find the right tools, artists still need to negotiate the daily challenges of: • Managing multiple files and versions among designers • Translating unclear or contradictory feedback • Sharing large files Here’s how you and your team can clear those roadblocks when you’re working with artists.2. Choose an organized file storage system
Switching to a centralized hub for all files enables the artist to access the latest version.3. Provide streamlined feedback
Every artist loves clear feedback. Dropbox lets team members leave comments directly on design files so an artist knows exactly what changes need to be made.Recommendations for artists
- Label all design files with the version, date, and a description so when other artists jump in to collaborate, they can avoid confusion and redundant work
- Ask for clarity on any vague or confusing elements before you start the project
Recommendations for their teammates
- Provide specific insights during the planning stages of a campaign, like examples of work that capture the look, feel, and emotion you’re aiming to inspire in your audience
- Be mindful of giving artists the space they need to get in their zone
- Provide unified feedback rather than multiple piecemeal rounds that disrupt their flow