Rigor, Reduction & Romance

19/07/2025 8 min
Rigor, Reduction & Romance

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Tell Us How You Feel With A Text ReviewThis episode argues that a trilogy of rigor, reduction and romance is an essential element of a great creative brief. Rigor emphasizes thorough research and a deep understanding of the project's context and objectives, providing a factual foundation. Reduction focuses on distilling complex information into a concise, clear narrative, ensuring the core message is easily grasped. Finally, romance adds emotional appeal and inspiration, transforming the brief into a motivating story that sparks creativity. By balancing these three elements, a creative brief becomes not only strategically sound and clear but also emotionally engaging, ultimately leading to more impactful and memorable work.If you are interested in the original source material for this episode, just reach out to Gordon for a copy.