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Artwork Guidelines
Prepare a PDF preview, colour references and artwork versions for a project-specific print review.
Start with the packaging you want to make and the artwork you already have. A preview is enough for an initial discussion; final print files follow the agreed structure and production requirements.
Send a preview first
Attach a PDF preview or a reference image to the inquiry and describe which panels should be printed. Include the artwork version, intended product and any brand colours that need particular attention.
For editable AI or other source files, arrange the file transfer with the sales team by email. The inquiry form accepts a PDF preview or supported image; it is not an AI-file upload service.
Use the agreed dieline at its intended scale
Keep artwork, cut lines, fold lines and any glue areas clearly distinguishable. State the drawing units and whether dimensions refer to the inside or outside of the assembled pack. Confirm the dieline version before placing artwork.
Bleed, safe areas, small text and image resolution depend on the selected material and printing process. Agree those requirements for the job instead of copying values from an unrelated template.
Explain colour and finish expectations
Identify process colours and any spot-colour reference, and say which faces of the assembled pack matter most. Fonts and linked images should be supplied or prepared as agreed for prepress.
A screen preview can show layout and orientation but does not establish a colour match, texture, foil effect or surface performance. Agree the appropriate physical reference or printed sample for those decisions.
Approve the artwork and structure together
Check the visible panels after folding, including openings, locks, windows and insert positions. Record the approved drawing and artwork versions, plus changes requested after a sample review.
A change to dimensions, board or finishing can affect the artwork. Recheck the affected files before production approval.
Bags, Boxes and Inserts: Define a Cross-Material Colour Approval Plan
Choose the objective first: a coordinated set, priority matching of a brand graphic, or intentional differences. Do not assume every component must be identical in colour; identify the visible areas to compare together.
Record each bag, box and insert's surface, finish and artwork area separately. Information for one component does not replace the others. These records prepare communication, rather than constituting supplier approval.
Distinguish a reference on this component from another-material reference or no reference. A screen preview supports discussion but does not prove the physical print result. Adobe's output-preview guidance depends on display, colour management and simulation conditions, with output properties a screen cannot confirm.
Keep the component, priority area, surface and finish, physical reference and viewing conditions to agree in one table. There is no universal colour-difference limit or CMYK recipe here; complete information means only that the discussion is organised.
| Component | Priority area | Surface / finish | Physical reference | Viewing conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper bag | ________ | ________ | ________ | ________ |
| Box | ________ | ________ | ________ | ________ |
| Insert | ________ | ________ | ________ | ________ |
- Coordinated set: compare the overall relationship between adjacent components.
- Brand-graphic priority: identify the logo or graphic area to compare first.
- Intentional differences: record which differences are deliberate; do not automatically match colours.
Build a cross-material colour approval matrix
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Common questions
- Can I inquire before I have print-ready artwork?
- Yes. Share a logo, sketch or reference image and say what is still undecided. We can discuss the structure and artwork requirements before final files are prepared.
- Does a PDF preview approve the finished colour?
- No. It helps review content and layout. Colour, finish and the intended substrate need the sample or reference agreed for the project.
Still deciding? Start with what you know
Share the product, use, approximate size and estimated quantity. Write “Not sure” or “Need recommendation” for undecided details. A photo or PDF preview can help; technical details can follow.
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