Write a summary of the project on which you are planning to work with a graphic designer. Brainstorm various types of media you would like to use as well as the overall concept with which you would like to start when working with the designer.
Create a project budget when beginning to work with the designer. Before you choose a specific graphic designer, you will need to review the price and your own budget as well.
Sign an agreement or contract with the graphic designer with whom you are working on your project to set the expectations for the project.
Discuss your overall goal and objectives for your project with the graphic designer or agency with whom you are dealing. Inform the graphic designer of your current demographic as well as your brand's target audience to help him get a better feel for the age group with whom you are working.
Give the designer as much direction as possible to help her get an idea of your ideal vision and your own likes and interests. Create a list of themes with which you would like to work (such as retro, vintage or minimal and modern) as well as colors with which you would like to work while completing the project.
Gather media and samples of projects you would like your own to reflect (from videos to poster designs). Various other designs and media will help the graphic designer grasp your concept and get an overall feel for your personal sense of style and tastes.
Provide the graphic designer with guidelines that will allow him to understand your dislikes and things to avoid when working on your project.
Work with your graphic designer each day or at milestones along the way to be sure the work is on the proper track. Working closely with the designer by emailing and phoning updates will allow you to save money, time and work and finish the project as you envisioned it.