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4 OKR examples for Graphic Design Team

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What are Graphic Design Team OKRs?

The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.

OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.

We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Graphic Design Team to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

The best tools for writing perfect Graphic Design Team OKRs

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Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs

You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.

AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.

Graphic Design Team OKRs examples

We've added many examples of Graphic Design Team Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to increase design competency and productivity for high-quality outputs

  • ObjectiveIncrease design competency and productivity for high-quality outputs
  • KRAttain and maintain a 90% satisfaction rating from internal teams for all design projects
  • TaskConduct regular feedback surveys with internal teams after each project
  • TaskImplement suggested improvements from feedback promptly and efficiently
  • TaskProvide continuous training and development for the design team
  • KRComplete a comprehensive graphic design course with 85% or higher score
  • TaskSchedule regular study hours for course materials
  • TaskEnroll in a reputable graphic design course
  • TaskComplete all assignments and exams timely
  • KRProduce 15% more design projects as compared to last quarter
  • TaskIncrease weekly design output through efficient time management strategies
  • TaskInvest in new design software to streamline workflow
  • TaskDelegate smaller tasks to free up design production time

OKRs to develop an extensive asset library for product and merchandise designs

  • ObjectiveDevelop an extensive asset library for product and merchandise designs
  • KRCreate 50 inventive and digitally-rendered merchandise design templates
  • TaskSketch these designs into draft templates
  • TaskBrainstorm 50 unique ideas for digital merchandise designs
  • TaskDigitally render final drafts using graphic design software
  • KRObtain and digitize 200 unique high-quality product images for the asset library
  • TaskSource high-quality images of the listed products
  • TaskDigitize and upload images to asset library
  • TaskIdentify and compile list of 200 unique products for digitization
  • KROrganize and categorize all images and designs efficiently in the asset library
  • TaskCreate categories based on content, style, or project
  • TaskInput items into the asset library under respective categories
  • TaskGather all digital and physical images and designs

OKRs to enhance design skills and output

  • ObjectiveEnhance design skills and output
  • KRComplete 3 advanced design skill training courses with a final score of 85%
  • TaskAchieve a final score of 85% in each course
  • TaskResearch and select 3 advanced design skill training courses
  • TaskAttend and complete all course material thoroughly
  • KRProduce 12 innovative design projects meeting client satisfaction levels of 90%
  • TaskGather client requirements and preferences for each design project
  • TaskDevelop unique and innovative design concepts based on client needs
  • TaskIncorporate client feedback into final design revisions for approval
  • KRReduce design process time by 20% while maintaining quality metrics
  • TaskTrain team in rapid prototyping techniques
  • TaskImplement efficient design software and tools
  • TaskEstablish clear, streamlined design workflow

OKRs to design a friendly B2B software mascot

  • ObjectiveDesign a friendly B2B software mascot
  • KRConceptualize and sketch 5 potential mascot designs by week 6
  • TaskSketch out initial drafts of 5 chosen concepts
  • TaskBrainstorm ideas for possible mascot designs
  • TaskRefine and finalize these mascot sketches
  • KRFinalize mascot design and integrate into software UI successfully with zero errors
  • TaskIntegrate mascot into software UI and conduct error testing
  • TaskConvert mascot design into software compatible format
  • TaskFinalize and approve mascot design
  • KRConduct feedback sessions with 3 client companies to assess appeal and relatability
  • TaskSchedule and conduct individual feedback sessions
  • TaskSelect 3 client companies for feedback sessions
  • TaskCompile and analyze feedback for assessment

Graphic Design Team OKR best practices

Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇

Tip #1: Limit the number of key results

Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.

We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.

Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins

Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.

Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.

Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row

Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.

As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.

Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly if you want to get all the benefits of the OKRs framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More Graphic Design Team OKR templates

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