I think this is a self explanatory workflow document. I try to make these as simple and calm as possible, keeping the focus on content, and using any ink on the page to efficiently communicate the meaning. I’m not a graphic designer by any stretch, but I don’t find it necessary or a good use of limited project budgets to spend time on highly stylized documents that are used for a short period of time, used to facilitate accomplishing the end goal. The more temporary a document is, the less polished it should be. If there is a presentation or pitch that requires more graphic design skills than I have, I partner with designers to get something that looks fancier, but more often than not, we’re trying to move quickly at this stage. In collaborative meetings with clients or project teams, I usually work on sticky notes, which feels less permanent and invites more participation, and then I’ll capture the results electronically, as we get on more solid footing and expect fewer changes. What’s funny is that, even if I have something on paper, a lot of times clients respond better to sticky notes. They can point to things, move things around, make notes, ask questions, and it seems to make them feel more comfortable with the whole process.