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THE STARTER LIBRARY

A head start.
Not a formula.

Three complete examples of a rough idea becoming a useful brief. Find your starting point, read the thinking, and make it yours.

3 starters
WEBSITE BRIEF

Fieldnotes studio

Introduce a small landscape architecture studio to potential residential clients.

DELIVERABLES
  • Page outline
  • Content inventory
  • Visual direction
  • Responsive prototype
Website

Fieldnotes studio

A better starting point for a studio website.

Make it yours
CAMPAIGN BRIEF

The long weekend

Invite neighbours to a weekend of independent music and food.

DELIVERABLES
  • Core message
  • Channel plan
  • Creative concepts
  • Launch checklist
Campaign

The long weekend

Give a local event one clear invitation.

Make it yours
PRODUCT LAUNCH BRIEF

Small Hours

Introduce a focus timer for people who work in short creative sessions.

DELIVERABLES
  • Positioning statement
  • Launch narrative
  • Product demonstration
  • Feedback plan
Product launch

Small Hours

Explain a new product without the jargon.

Make it yours
READ THE THINKING

See what goes in.
Know what comes out.

These are original sample projects. Use them to understand the structure, then replace the details with your own.

01Fieldnotes studioWebsite
THE ORIGINAL NOTES

Introduce a small landscape architecture studio to potential residential clients. The site should make the project photography easy to browse. We need a clear explanation of the process and a simple way to prepare an inquiry. Keep the writing warm, concrete, and concise.

Use this starter
THE STARTING STRUCTURE

What to make

  • Page outline
  • Content inventory
  • Visual direction
  • Responsive prototype

What to ask

  • Who is the primary visitor?
  • What should they do next?
  • Which pages are essential?
02The long weekendCampaign
THE ORIGINAL NOTES

Invite neighbours to a weekend of independent music and food. The campaign needs a poster, a short email, and three social posts. Make the schedule easy to understand. Avoid exaggerated claims and keep the invitation friendly.

Use this starter
THE STARTING STRUCTURE

What to make

  • Core message
  • Channel plan
  • Creative concepts
  • Launch checklist

What to ask

  • Who should this reach?
  • What action should the campaign inspire?
  • How will the team judge success?
03Small HoursProduct launch
THE ORIGINAL NOTES

Introduce a focus timer for people who work in short creative sessions. Show how to set a session, take a break, and review the week. The launch should include a product demo and a simple getting-started guide. We want feedback from a small invited group before opening more widely.

Use this starter
THE STARTING STRUCTURE

What to make

  • Positioning statement
  • Launch narrative
  • Product demonstration
  • Feedback plan

What to ask

  • Who is the first customer?
  • What changes for them?
  • What evidence supports the promise?
ALREADY HAVE SOMETHING IN MIND?

Your notes
are enough.

Start from scratch