graphic design checklist
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research and conceptual stage design specifications
connotation
conceptualization
understand the design brief
colours
research
be aware of the deadline
fonts
develop concepts
be clear of budget
symbols
roughs and scamps
know what you have to deliver
images
evaluate ideas
preparation for layout and design project setup
document setup
make folders
document size
collect assets
colour mode guide lines layers
layout and design colours
images
fonts
vectors
colour mode
suitable resolution
legibility
retrace logos
swatches
colour mode
spelling
design elements
spot colours
copyright clearance
justification
rich black
retouching
formating
registration black
clipping paths
connotation
contrast
overset text
alignment
connotation
composition
distribution balance negative space continuity
print ready or output print ready
Imaging positives
output to PDF
correct colours
printing & reg. marks
PDF/X-1a:2001
bleed
out mode : seperations
check on spreads
trapping
emulsion : down
all printing marks
imposition/work & turn register & crop marks
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