Direction Sprint in IrelandFind out what actually needs doing.
Sometimes it is obvious that something needs fixing but not obvious what. Two or three weeks of interviews, a review of what you have and one working session, written up as a brief. You can build from it with us, put it out to tender, or park it. The fee comes off the project if you go ahead.
- How long
- Two to three weeks
- Who runs it
- Run by Dave Curtin
When this is the right piece of work.
This usually fits when
- Something is clearly wrong but there is no agreement on what.
- You need a written brief before budget can be approved.
- Several internal priorities are competing for the same project.
Probably not the right fit if
- A workshop used to postpone a decision already made.
- Speculative creative work before anyone understands the business.
Decisions made together
- 01What has actually changed in the business
- 02Which problems are worth spending on
- 03The smallest sensible first step
What the engagement includes.
- 01Interviews with you and your team
- 02A review of your site, brand and competitors
- 03Where the current site loses people
- 04What the opportunities and risks are
- 05What we would recommend doing
- 06A written brief you can act on
“Dave is an absolute pleasure to work with and we are absolutely delighted with the website delivered. Excellent advice and creative guidance along with fantastic communication and quick turnaround. I would highly recommend [Dave Curtin] for your upcoming site design.”
We have done this before. Here it is.
The things people ask before they call.
What do we get at the end?
A written brief covering what has changed in the business, the realistic options, a recommendation with reasoning, and indicative costs for each. It is yours to use with me, to tender, or to keep for later.
How much is it?
A fixed fee, agreed before the work starts. It is a small fraction of a full project cost and it comes off the price if you go ahead with me.
Is this just a sales pitch?
No. The brief occasionally concludes that nothing should be done yet, or that the problem is not the website at all. That is a legitimate outcome and I would rather reach it early.
How long does it take?
Two to three weeks: interviews, a review of your current website and brand, one working session, then the written brief.
Not sure this is the right service?
Describe the situation and I will tell you whether this is the right piece of work, whether something smaller would do, or whether it is too early.