Step one: build a design task sheet
List the brand, product name, specification, language, quantity per design, container photos and reference style. If artwork already exists, state what stays and what needs changing; if it does not, prepare the wording and image materials first.
Step two: check the files with production
Provide editable source files plus preview files that are easy to check, and state the font, linked image and spot colour requirements. Bleed, minimum text size, dieline and file format are confirmed against the actual process rather than taken from unverified standard figures.
Step three: separate the review responsibilities
The brand owner confirms wording, trademark use and product information; the producer checks the production file and finishing requirements. Collect all revision notes in a single version, and keep the date, revision number and approver on the approved file.
Step four: keep a basis for repeat orders
Keep the approved file, dieline, colour reference or physical sample together with the order number. When reordering, check item by item whether wording, specification, material or packing has changed, so an outdated version is not reused.
Discussion checklist
| Item | What to prepare | Basis of confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Size and dieline | Finished size, shape and the labelling area on the container | The dieline confirmed by both sides |
| Wording and images | Wording list, brand assets and image files | A traceable confirmed version |
| Colour and surface effect | Physical reference, colour and finishing intention | Approved sample |
| Barcode and variable data | The actual code, its position and the output method | Read check on the physical label |