Design to Production Guidelines

AI, PDF, EPS, PSD, and INDD are preferred. Please also include a final print-ready PDF plus linked assets so our prepress team can verify your package quickly.

Yes, outlining is recommended to avoid missing-font substitutions. If edits may still be required, include packaged font files as backup.

Use 300dpi at final print size for photos and critical graphics. Lower resolution can look soft or pixelated once printed.

You can start layout exploration, but final production files should always be aligned to the approved dieline version to prevent structural misalignment.

Bleed is extra artwork extending past trim edges to avoid white lines after cutting. Required bleed can vary by structure, so we confirm the target in prepress review.

Use CMYK for production files. RGB colors may shift during conversion, so we recommend converting and reviewing color intent before proofing.

Use Pantone or spot channels when brand-critical color accuracy is required. Spot colors should be clearly labeled in dedicated layers/channels.

Not exactly in most cases. Screen display, substrate, coating, and print method all affect appearance, which is why proofing and sampling are important.

Digital proofs are best for layout and placement checks. For material feel, finish quality, and final visual confidence, a physical sample is strongly recommended.

Confirm structure, print quality on actual stock, finish execution, fold/open experience, barcode readability, and product fit before approval.

Possible in some stages, but post-approval changes can affect timing and cost. We always confirm impact before proceeding.

Structure complexity, specialty finishes, material availability, quantity, and shipping method are the most common timing drivers.

Air is better for urgent timelines, while ocean is often more cost-efficient for larger planned runs. We can help balance cost and launch date risk.

Yes. We can support split shipments and multi-destination planning when rollout schedules require staggered regional delivery.

Yes. We can review file readiness, dieline alignment, color/finish layer setup, and common prepress risks before production release.

Absolutely. We support first-time and experienced teams with practical guidance across artwork preparation, proofing decisions, and delivery planning.

For multi-SKU projects, separate files per SKU/version are safer for approval and production control. Keep naming consistent so revisions are traceable.

Use a clear structure such as brand-product-size-version-date. Avoid ambiguous names like final-final-v2, which can create approval confusion.

Yes. Glue flaps, folds, and no-print zones should be clearly identified to avoid production interpretation errors.

It is not recommended. Keep scannable codes on flat, stable panels with enough quiet zone and contrast for reliable scanning.

Yes. The same ink values can look different by substrate and coating, so proofing on representative material is important.

Create a dedicated white-ink layer and clearly name it in your file. This helps prepress identify print sequence and coverage correctly.

In many cases yes, but feasibility depends on structure and tooling constraints. We review artwork and recommend adjustments before tooling release.

Use dedicated, named finish layers and avoid merged effects. Clear layer setup reduces interpretation risk during production.