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Start with what you want to change

A simple brief helps words, images and voice work toward your idea.

Start with the goal

Describe the problem, not just a feature list. A dashboard for tracking team projects needs to establish who updates it, who views it and which information matters most.

Be specific about references

When providing an image or text reference, explain whether you like its colors, typography, layout or interactions. Say which elements must remain to reduce unnecessary revisions.

Confirm small steps; retain your judgment

Validate the core flow before refining details. AI output still needs your review. Before launching anything involving real user data or business operations, complete permission, security and compatibility checks.

Start with your idea