SIGNAGE · DIGITAL PRINT · BRANDING
GRAFIK15 / JOURNAL 03Preparing Artwork for Digital Printing
Digital printing begins with reliable artwork. Resolution at final size, color profile, fonts, bleed, cut contours and the intended substrate must all be considered before production. A solid preflight process reduces errors and waste.
01. Define the objective
Confirm finished dimensions and any artwork scaling with the production team. We assess the site, measure the installation area, review viewing distances and define the required visibility. Set raster resolution for the viewing distance and the production method. Typography, color, illumination, material choice and production files are coordinated into one practical system.
Provide cutting paths, bleed and safe margins where finishing is required. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
02. Understand the site
Set raster resolution for the viewing distance and the production method. Typography, color, illumination, material choice and production files are coordinated into one practical system. Provide cutting paths, bleed and safe margins where finishing is required. Printing, cutting, assembly and on-site fitting are checked for durability, accurate mounting and visual consistency.
Ask for a sample when color fidelity is important. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
03. Reading distance
Provide cutting paths, bleed and safe margins where finishing is required. Printing, cutting, assembly and on-site fitting are checked for durability, accurate mounting and visual consistency. Ask for a sample when color fidelity is important. We assess the site, measure the installation area, review viewing distances and define the required visibility.
Confirm finished dimensions and any artwork scaling with the production team. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
04. Choose materials
Ask for a sample when color fidelity is important. We assess the site, measure the installation area, review viewing distances and define the required visibility. Confirm finished dimensions and any artwork scaling with the production team. Typography, color, illumination, material choice and production files are coordinated into one practical system.
Set raster resolution for the viewing distance and the production method. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
05. Color and surfaces
Confirm finished dimensions and any artwork scaling with the production team. Typography, color, illumination, material choice and production files are coordinated into one practical system. Set raster resolution for the viewing distance and the production method. Printing, cutting, assembly and on-site fitting are checked for durability, accurate mounting and visual consistency.
Provide cutting paths, bleed and safe margins where finishing is required. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
06. Durability
Set raster resolution for the viewing distance and the production method. Printing, cutting, assembly and on-site fitting are checked for durability, accurate mounting and visual consistency. Provide cutting paths, bleed and safe margins where finishing is required. We assess the site, measure the installation area, review viewing distances and define the required visibility.
Ask for a sample when color fidelity is important. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
07. Lighting
Provide cutting paths, bleed and safe margins where finishing is required. We assess the site, measure the installation area, review viewing distances and define the required visibility. Ask for a sample when color fidelity is important. Typography, color, illumination, material choice and production files are coordinated into one practical system.
Confirm finished dimensions and any artwork scaling with the production team. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
08. Production-ready files
Ask for a sample when color fidelity is important. Typography, color, illumination, material choice and production files are coordinated into one practical system. Confirm finished dimensions and any artwork scaling with the production team. Printing, cutting, assembly and on-site fitting are checked for durability, accurate mounting and visual consistency.
Set raster resolution for the viewing distance and the production method. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
09. Site measurements
Confirm finished dimensions and any artwork scaling with the production team. Printing, cutting, assembly and on-site fitting are checked for durability, accurate mounting and visual consistency. Set raster resolution for the viewing distance and the production method. We assess the site, measure the installation area, review viewing distances and define the required visibility.
Provide cutting paths, bleed and safe margins where finishing is required. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
10. Installation sequence
Set raster resolution for the viewing distance and the production method. We assess the site, measure the installation area, review viewing distances and define the required visibility. Provide cutting paths, bleed and safe margins where finishing is required. Typography, color, illumination, material choice and production files are coordinated into one practical system.
Ask for a sample when color fidelity is important. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
11. Final inspection
Provide cutting paths, bleed and safe margins where finishing is required. Typography, color, illumination, material choice and production files are coordinated into one practical system. Ask for a sample when color fidelity is important. Printing, cutting, assembly and on-site fitting are checked for durability, accurate mounting and visual consistency.
Confirm finished dimensions and any artwork scaling with the production team. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
12. Maintenance
Ask for a sample when color fidelity is important. Printing, cutting, assembly and on-site fitting are checked for durability, accurate mounting and visual consistency. Confirm finished dimensions and any artwork scaling with the production team. We assess the site, measure the installation area, review viewing distances and define the required visibility.
Set raster resolution for the viewing distance and the production method. We consider materials, fabrication methods and actual site conditions early, so each design performs reliably in the place where it will be used.
Share your measurements, ideas or photos of the site and we will review the application together.