About this template
A creative design request form is an essential tool for graphic designers, agencies, and in-house creative teams to streamline incoming work requests. Instead of chasing clients across scattered emails, Slack messages, and phone calls, this structured intake form centralizes all project specifications right from the start.
This template collects vital project details including the type of creative work required, publication dimensions, artwork size, preferred color formats, file types needed, and professional printing requirements. It also includes dedicated fields for strict deadlines and example asset uploads, ensuring your team has everything needed to begin work immediately.
Using Doc2Form to deploy this template eliminates back-and-forth communication and sets clear expectations with stakeholders. By standardizing the briefing process, creative teams can reduce revisions, accurately scope workloads, and keep projects moving forward smoothly from concept to final delivery.
Key features
- Capture exact asset dimensions and custom sizing requirements in one step.
- Specify color formats (CMYK/RGB) and file format deliverables upfront.
- Collect printing specifications, bleed details, and vendor preferences effortlessly.
- Gather visual examples and inspiration links directly through the form.
- Set firm deadlines to help prioritize and schedule creative workloads.
Use cases
Marketing teams requesting digital ads, social graphics, and promotio…
Marketing teams requesting digital ads, social graphics, and promotional banners.
External clients submitting branding and logo design briefs to freela…
External clients submitting branding and logo design briefs to freelance designers.
Internal departments ordering print collateral, flyers, and event sig…
Internal departments ordering print collateral, flyers, and event signage.
Web designers collecting site assets and layout preferences from new …
Web designers collecting site assets and layout preferences from new clients.
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)We will send project updates and draft proofs to this address.
- Property or Department (Short answer)Specify the brand, product line, or internal department this request is for.
- Type of Creative Work (Dropdown)Select the primary category of design work needed.
- Artwork Details & Description (Paragraph)Provide a clear summary of what needs to be created, including key messaging, tone, and visual direction.
- Artwork Size (Multiple choice)Select the standard dimensions or choose custom size below.
- Custom Size Dimensions (Short answer)If you selected custom size above, please enter the exact width, height, and unit of measurement (e.g., inches, pixels).
- Color Format (Multiple choice)Specify whether the final asset is intended for digital screens or print.
- File Formats Needed (Checkboxes)Select all final deliverable file formats required.
- Professional Printing Status (Multiple choice)Will this design be sent to a professional printing company?
- Printing Company & Bleed Details (Paragraph)If professional printing is required, list the vendor name and specify bleed requirements (e.g., 0.125 inch bleed).
- Required Due Date (Date)Select your target completion date for final asset delivery.
- Example Uploads or Reference Links (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your file (Google Drive, Dropbox, mood board, or brand guidelines) or describe the reference materials.
- Additional Information (Paragraph)Share any extra notes, constraints, or special instructions for the design team.
FAQ
How do I share this creative request form with clients?
Once generated as a Google Form using Doc2Form, you can share the direct link via email, embed it on your studio website, or include it in your client onboarding welcome packet.
Can I customize the design fields to match our agency's offerings?
Yes! Google Forms allows you to easily edit, add, or remove questions so you can tailor the drop-down options to your specific design services.
How do clients attach reference files or mood boards?
Clients can paste links to shared cloud folders (like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Figma) in the reference file upload section.
Can I receive email notifications for new design briefs?
Google Forms features built-in email notifications under the responses tab, ensuring your team is alerted the moment a new request is submitted.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.