Six ideas you could make this week
- 1The Design Brief TemplateTemplate
- 2Brand Basics ChecklistChecklist
- 3How to Give Useful Design FeedbackShort guide
- 4File Types ExplainedCheat sheet
- 5Before You Hire a DesignerChecklist
- 6DIY Social Graphics RulesCheat sheet
A sample outline
How to Give Useful Design Feedback
- 1Why feedback goes wrong
- 2Describe problems, not solutions
- 3Use your goals
- 4Rounds and timing
- 5A feedback template
How to choose
Freebies that make clients easier to work with also show you are organized.
Whichever idea you pick, keep it to one problem, make it short enough to finish in one sitting, and end with a clear next step toward your paid offer. See also how long a lead magnet should be and what an opt-in page needs.
Common follow-up questions
Will DIY guides lose me clients?
Usually not; they attract people who value design.
Portfolio as lead magnet?
A portfolio is public; a freebie gives something to keep.
How long should a lead magnet for graphic designers be?
Short enough to use in one sitting: a one-page checklist or worksheet, or a short guide of roughly 5–15 pages.
Updated 2026-11-15. General information; not legal, medical or financial advice.