---
type: Production Concept
title: Graphic And Print
description: Graphic design and print production caveats for posters, social assets, packaging, brochures, and physical output.
tags: [graphic-design, print, production, licensing]
---

# Purpose

Use this concept for posters, social graphics, banners, brochures, packaging, business cards, brand collateral, thumbnails, and print-ready output.

# Graphic Design Checks

- Establish one primary focal point.
- Choose a reading path: F pattern, Z pattern, center focus, modular, or task flow.
- Keep alignment intentional.
- Make contrast strong enough to read as a choice.
- Keep logo, icon, illustration, photography, and texture style coherent.
- Do not distort, recolor, outline, shadow, or stretch logos unless allowed by brand rules.

# Print Caveats

Common defaults are not final production specs:

- 3 mm bleed is common, not universal.
- 300 PPI at final size is common, not universal.
- RGB is for screens; CMYK or printer profile depends on output.
- PDF/X or another export format depends on printer requirements.

# Blockers For Final Print-Ready Claims

Do not claim final print readiness until these are confirmed:

- Trim size.
- Bleed.
- Safe area.
- Color mode/profile.
- Resolution at final size.
- Font embedding or outlining.
- Export format.
- Printer requirements.
- Special finishes, spot colors, die cuts, overprint, rich black, foil, UV, or embossing when relevant.

# Licensing

Record assumptions for:

- Fonts.
- Images.
- Icons.
- Logos.
- Likenesses.
- Generated imagery usage.

# Done Check

If production specs are unknown, deliver a design draft plus preflight checklist, not a final print-ready claim.
