When you’re ready for a new hairstyle, do you sit down in the chair and say, “Do whatever you want”? Absolutely not, unless you’re willing to live with a Mohawk or a mullet. Although your stylist is obviously an expert, you know that she can’t read your mind. To walk out of the salon feeling like a million bucks, you need to communicate as clearly and specifically as possible.

The same principle applies to working with a graphic designer. Even the most talented designers need dialogue to get direction to create fabulous visuals. Here are five helpful hints on how to do so:

Here is how to build a great (editorial board) “body”: