
Finishing
After printing, trimming, folding and binding help determine how a piece is handled, used and kept.
Bringing the intended final form into the project early makes it easier to consider artwork and finishing together.
Include the final form in the design thinking
A project is not finished when it is printed; it also needs to become a piece that is right for handling, use and keeping.
Preparing finishing requirements
Describe how you would like the finished work to look and be used, so the relevant details can be discussed.
Final format: Tell us whether you expect a single sheet, folded piece, booklet or another format.
How it will be used: Explain whether the piece will be handed out, displayed, mailed or stored.
Reference samples: A similar sample can be a useful visual reference for the intended result.
Describing the finished result clearly helps each production consideration serve the same goal.
