Expertise | CapabilitiesGraphic Design & Pre-Press
Great labels begin long before they reach the press.
Whether you're starting with an idea, refining an existing design, or supplying production-ready artwork, our Graphic Design & Pre-Press team helps ensure every label is accurate, print-ready, and optimized for exceptional results.
From concept through production, we're here to help make the process smooth, collaborative, and stress-free.
From Concept to ProductionCreating a successful label is about more than great design. It's about making sure every detail is ready for print.
Whether you need complete design assistance, minor artwork updates, or simply a thorough review before production, our team works behind the scenes to identify potential issues early, prepare your files correctly, and help ensure your labels print exactly as intended.
No matter where your project begins, our goal is to help you move confidently from concept to finished labels.
Design Assistance
Whether you're creating something entirely new or refreshing an existing label, we're here to help move your ideas forward.
Print-Ready File Preparation
Our pre-press team prepares artwork for production by verifying the details that help ensure accurate, consistent printing.
Artwork Review
We'll review your files before production, checking for issues that could affect print quality, finishing, or application.
Working with Your Team
Already have a designer or agency? Great. We'll work directly with them to help ensure files are properly prepared for production.
Our Process
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CONCEPT
Every project starts somewhere. Whether you have a finished brand, a rough sketch, or simply an idea, we'll help determine the best path forward.
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DESIGN
Need a new label or updates to existing artwork? We can collaborate with your team, work alongside your design agency, or help create production-ready artwork that aligns with your brand.
3
PROOF
Before production begins, you'll receive a proof to review and approve. This is the opportunity to confirm artwork, copy, sizing, colors, and other important details before your labels go to press.
4
PRODUCTION
Once approved, your artwork is prepared for manufacturing with attention to print quality, finishing requirements, and production accuracy—helping everything move efficiently from press to finished labels.
Frequently Asked Questions about Graphic Design & Pre-Press
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Yes. Whether you're starting from scratch or updating an existing package, we can help develop artwork that reflects your brand and is prepared for professional label production.
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That's perfectly fine. We'll review your files to help ensure they're ready for production and let you know if any adjustments are recommended before printing.
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Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with in-house marketing teams, independent designers, and creative agencies to prepare artwork for production while preserving the original design intent. Check out our Creative Partners.
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We commonly work with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, press-ready PDF files, and other professional design formats. If you're unsure whether your files are suitable, we're happy to review them. Visit our Artwork Guidelines for more information.
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Yes. Every project includes a proofing and approval process so you can review important details before production begins.
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No problem. We'll identify any issues, explain what needs attention, and help prepare your files so they're ready for production.
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Yes. Whether you're changing product information, adding a new SKU, updating regulatory content, or refreshing your branding, we can help modify existing artwork while maintaining consistency with your product line.
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Pre-press is the process of preparing artwork for production. It includes reviewing files, verifying dimensions, confirming print specifications, preparing finishing elements, and making sure everything is ready before the first label is printed.
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Yes. When applicable, we'll review barcodes, variable data fields, numbering sequences, and other production elements to help ensure they are prepared correctly before printing.
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Whether you have finished artwork, a rough concept, or nothing more than an idea, we'll help guide you through the process and determine the best path from concept to production.