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."