We often see people make these mistakes, but as designers, it's up to us to make sure that we're delivering a creative solution while adhering to the outlined instructions. Following these steps might help you think about your creativity and limit any possible design pitfalls: 1) Research more information about what you are given before Graphic designing. The designer should be able to determine limitations imposed by the assignment given (e.g., work with only 5 words without pictures). When the time comes for developing presentation materials for the project, there is less chance for execution errors in the process of designing presentations 2) Know your audience and speak on their level; do not stray too far from what they understand or have some familiarity with. 3) Staying in the Box - To create beautiful work that both fulfills your vision for the project and adheres to detailed branding guidelines can be tricky business by definition! Pushing boundaries is an important part of being a good designer