Proofing Quick Guide: How to proof your artwork

One of the most valuable aspects to the design process is proofing— getting a chance to review and leave feedback on your artwork. We do not send anything to print or consider it finalized until you give us the thumbs up.

We make proofing easy with a digital portal and tools to help you annotate your artwork on the spot. Your feedback will be sent directly to the designer, so they can make the changes easily and quickly.


Here is how you proof your artwork:


Accessing your proof.
When your design is ready, you will receive an email to let you know your proof is ready. Click on the ”VIEW PROOF” button within the review email and the proof will automatically open in a web browser.

Note: We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer to review your artwork.
For reviewing a proof on a mobile device, please download GoProof mobile app using the QR codes below.

Providing feedback.
Click “ADD COMMENT” (top bar, centered) and pick the best tool from the drop-down menu to annotate your design. Your comments will show up on the right side of the page under the “comments” tab, where you and your designer can see them. Make sure to mark all of your comments before sending the project back for changes.

Requesting changes.

After you have marked all of your changes, click “REQUEST CHANGES”. This ends the proofing round and lets your designer know that you have reviewed your artwork and are ready for the next revision round.

Your designer will make your requested changes and re-submit your artwork to review.

Note: THIS IS A MANDATORY STEP. In order to let your designer know you are ready for changes, you must click "REQUEST CHANGES," otherwise your project will remain in-review.

Approving your design.

If you reviewed your artwork and you are ready to issue an approval, click “SIGN OFF”. 

This ends the proofing process and completes your project.

Note: THIS IS A MANDATORY STEP. By signing off on your document, you are giving us final approval and closing out the project. Do not click "finished" or "completed" if you are approving the project.

Using a Blank Template

We make it easy to provide your own graphic design for printed products by supplying product templates for every product, in every size. Our templates are designed specifically for our system and take into account many things that you or your designer may not be aware of. These templates will help speed your jobs through production by minimizing common errors and should be used every time you submit your artwork to print.

This guide will teach you how to use our supplied templates.


1) Download your template from the products page
On the left side of the products page, click the “templates” tab (next to the “product info”).



2) Select the product size
Simply click the size product you would like to design and a vector based PDF template will automatically download.




3) Open the template in your design software
Our templates are vector-based and can be opened in all Adobe CC design software.



All templates will indicate the following:
• Artwork size (with bleeds)
• Finished Size
• Cut Line (red). This is where your artwork will be cut. Anything outside this line is considered your bleeds.
• Safety Line (blue). All important information must be inside this area.
• Fold Lines (green) if applicable



4) Design your artwork on layers ON TOP of the template
The template should always be your base layer. Make sure your artwork extends past the bleeds and covers the full canvas.




5) Save your artwork
When you are finished, delete the template layer and export your artwork as a 300dpi, flattened PDF.

Rounded Corners

Want an edge? Round your corners! Rounded corners transform your basic square corner by rounding them out, giving the corner a smooth embellishment.

Standard options for rounded corners include a 1/8 inch radius and a 1/4 inch radius option. Custom corners are available too, just contact us!

 

And you can round any edge you want!

Standard corner rounding includes 2 or 4 corners.

EconoLine Display Products

Our newly launched EconoLine products offer quality at affordable prices! The EconoLine concept is simple— we provide quality products with fixed options, and you save from our increased efficiency.

The initial EconoLine launch includes 6 Trade Show products and 1 Outdoor Display Flag, but we plan on adding a variety of categories and products in the months to come. EconoLine products come with preset specifications which are not customizable. Additionally, EconoLine items come with free UPS Ground shipping to the contiguous lower 48 states.

Initially, the artwork options will be limited to uploading print-ready files, or adding our custom graphic design service, but will eventually expand to include the use of the online designer tool.

Initial Product Lineup:

• EconoRollup: A retractable banner stand with 33"x81" 9oz. Polyester fabric UV printed banner and carry bag.
• EconoTube - Flat: A straight trade show display wall that comes in 8' and 10' widths. The hardware includes a tube frame with feet, which the fabric graphic slips over and zips closed. Comes with a soft canvas carry bag.
• EconoTube - Curve: A curved trade show display wall that comes in 8' and 10' widths. The hardware includes a tube frame which the fabric graphic slips over and zips closed. Comes with a soft canvas carry bag.
• EconoWall - Flat: A straight trade show display wall that comes in 8' and 10' widths. The hardware is an expanding matrix that locks in place. The fabric graphic is affixed to the frame with velcro. Comes with a soft canvas carry bag.
• EconoWall - Curve: A curved trade show display wall that comes in 8' and 10' widths. The hardware is an expanding matrix that locks in place. The fabric graphic is affixed to the frame with velcro. Comes with a soft canvas carry bag.
• EconoThrow: A 4-sided table throw that comes in two widths to accommodate 6' or 8' tables.
• EconoFlag: A 16' tall feather flag with a single-sided print through flag graphic. Comes with a ground stake for easy display.

We hope our new family of EconoLine products will help our small business clients on a budget achieve great success!

Shop EconoLine Products.