Use casesPackaging artwork review

Build your packaging artwork review.

Keep packaging artwork, print proofs and release decisions matched to the same version.

How to build your packaging artwork review

  1. Describe the job

    Keep packaging artwork, print proofs and release decisions matched to the same version.

  2. Review the first version

    Choose how the packaging designer records the SKU and how the product reviewer reviews the next step.

  3. Refine the views

    Ask First to adjust the fields and views for the people who will use the app.

  4. Test before sharing

    Walk through the process with a sample record and check who owns the next action.

A packaging artwork review example

The product team accepts artwork version 6 while the printer sends a proof of version 5.

Illustrative workflowPackaging artwork review

Packaging artwork review example

Record
Packaging artwork review · 01
Owner
Packaging designer

Current stage · Packaging designer

Open the SKU

The product team accepts artwork version 6 while the printer sends a proof of version 5.

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  1. Open the SKU

    The product team accepts artwork version 6 while the printer sends a proof of version 5.

    Record:
    Packaging artwork review · 01
    Owner:
    Packaging designer
  2. Review the release owner

    Return the proof for correction and preserve both approvals against their original versions.

    Stage:
    Review pending
    Owner:
    Product reviewer
  3. Return the old proof for correction

    Return the old proof for correction before releasing the new pack artwork.

    Next action:
    Return the old proof for correction before releasing the new pack artwork.
    Owner:
    Print coordinator

What to include in your packaging artwork review

  • Keep the SKU in context

    Keep SKU, pack format, artwork version, copy review, print proof and release owner together so the next person can understand the request or record.

  • When the next step needs a decision

    The product team accepts artwork version 6 while the printer sends a proof of version 5. Return the proof for correction and preserve both approvals against their original versions.

  • Keep release owner visible

    Return the old proof for correction before releasing the new pack artwork.

  • Choose what each person needs

    Give the packaging designer a working view and the product reviewer a review view. Keep SKU and pack format attached to the decision as the work moves between them.

Questions about packaging artwork review

Start with SKU, pack format, artwork version, copy review, print proof and release owner. Describe who enters the information and who reviews the next step.

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