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Six magic stones

Meet Thanos. With six Infinity Stones, he controlled countless powers. Now it's your turn to master your files with six essential design principles that top designers swear by.

  • Before you start designing, define your color profile. This profile includes information about the device, paper type and ink density.
  • Coordinate your bleeds and fold lines with your printing house before starting design to optimize production time with optimal dieline.
  • Accurate color management and using color standards for four-color codes is crucial. Carefully review and adjust all colors in your file.
  • Adjust the resolution based on your prepress provider's guidelines. Also, refine image contrast according to the color gamut.
  • Understanding imposition dimensions related to the printing press and how to arrange files is essential to minimize waste.
  • Using preflighting software is crucial to thoroughly check one or more files after saving, ensuring they are ready for print.
"File management is a specialized field, and professionals in this area are known as Prepress Managers."