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Architecture BriefCreative Brief SlidesProject BriefCreative Brief
FormatDocumentPresentationDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Slides and PowerPointGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length7 pages10 slides8 pages9 pages
StyleModernFriendlyModernModern

Writing a project brief that gets read

A project brief is a short summary that sets up a piece of work. It gives a team or supplier what they need to start without a long plan.

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Cover background, objective, audience, deliverables, budget, deadline, and who approves the work.

Keep it to one or two pages, and link to detail rather than repeating it.

Compare Architecture Brief, Creative Brief Slides, and Project Brief, all 7 to 10 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a project brief?

A project brief is a short summary that sets up a piece of work. It gives a team or supplier what they need to start without a long plan.

What should a project brief include?

Include background, objective, audience, deliverables, budget, deadline, and who approves the work. Keep it to one or two pages, and link to detail rather than repeating it.

What is the best project brief template to begin from?

Start with Architecture Brief: Brief an architect on the site, the homes you need, your design aims, the risks and a budget that adds up. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Creative Brief Slides.

How long is a project brief?

The templates here are 7 to 10 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a project brief?

Yes. These project brief templates work in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint. All 5 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these project brief templates written for?

Mostly agencies and consultants. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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