Creating Artwork Proofs for Printing

An Artwork Proof is an essential part of any printing or promotional merchandising project. The artwork proof is basically a design layout. More importantly, the artwork proof allows us to:

• Identify the print options available
• Identify any design constraints
• Visualise a logo or design on a product
• Verify the intended design prior to printing or production

Needless to say, the artwork proof is the key to avoiding catastrophic mistakes in the printing and production process. Artwork proofing should be a mandatory step when working with any printing or promotional merchandising service provider. Prior to any production, your service provider should be providing you with an Artwork Proof for your approval. At Event Elves, we take this step very seriously. We hate making mistakes and we know you do too.

However, doing your own artwork proof should not be hard. The tools you need are already freely available. In addition, doing your own artwork proof is a great creative exercise especially when you are still in the conceptual phase.

In the video below, I will be showing you how to easily create your own artwork proof. You simply need the following:

• Inkscape – Vector Graphic Editor (Free to Download)
• Product Line Drawing – can be obtained from your product supplier / manufacturer

I am a firm believer that engaging professional design services will yield much better results. But I wanted to show you that you can still do this branding and visual exercise easily on your own. There is tremendous value in really crystallising your own concept and then refining it with the professionals later on.

Ready to do your own artwork proof? We have line drawings available for our amazing products.

Regards,

Papa Elf