Client Onboarding & Brief Capture

Turn a new project enquiry into a fully briefed, contracted client without manual chasing or data re-entry.

25 hrs
Time saved/month
9
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Client onboarding at design studios involves manually collecting project information, copying data across multiple systems, and drafting briefs. This repetitive work delays project kickoff and introduces errors.

Automation captures intake data once, validates it for completeness, and synchronizes client records across the CRM, document storage, and project management tools. The design team receives a ready-to-use brief within hours instead of days.

Key features
Capture client intake data through a single form submission
Validate form responses and flag missing critical information
Synchronize client records automatically across CRM and project tools
Generate formatted project briefs without manual composition
Notify the design team and create project tasks in one step

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Client Submits Intake Formtrigger

A new client completes the intake form and submits it. The automation is triggered immediately.

2. Validate Form Completeness

The automation reviews the submitted form data to ensure all required fields are filled and the brief is actionable. If any critical field is missing, the automation flags it for manual review.

3. Create Contact & Deal

The automation creates a new contact record with client name, email, phone, and company, then creates a linked deal record with project scope and budget.

4. Generate Brief Document

A formatted project brief is automatically generated using a template, populated with all form data, client preferences, and timeline.

5. Create Project

A new project is automatically created with the brief as the project description and initial design tasks assigned to the team lead.

6. Send Kickoff Notification

A message is sent to the design team channel with the client name, project link, and a summary of key deliverables and deadlines.

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Estimated Time Saving
25hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:9 Companies

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