In much of the advertising world, the creative brief is treated like a static document—a checklist, a rulebook, a set of instructions. But at Ideasicle X, we see it differently. For us, the brief isn’t the final word—it’s the first spark. It ignites the creative process, and while the brief itself doesn’t change during the creative process, its influence on the creative team grows and evolves as the ideas take shape. When approached the right way, a brief doesn’t dictate creative solutions, it fuels them, turning into something dynamic and alive.
Read MoreIdeasicle X is about to launch and change the advertising world. We’ve talked about why the platform uses four freelancers as a team, how the building and riffing are the magic, and how the virtual nature actually accelerates creativity. But what we haven’t talked about is the critical roles the customer plays in all this. In short, the agency customer not just a bystander, but an active participant. Let me explain.
Read MoreEveryone in advertising knows that the creative brief must be inspiring. It’s understood. But it occurred to me recently that no one talks about why inspiration is necessary. Ironically inspired, I wrote this piece as my answer. Inspiration is the invisible bridge to new ideas.
Read MoreThere are many reasons that ideas happen quickly and exponentially on the Ideasicleˣ platform, but one of the most important is the degree to which the creative brief inspires the team. Let’s stop what we’re doing and talk about how to inspire your teams with a creative brief, be they Ideasicleˣ teams or your own.
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