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There’s a lot to know about graphic design and finished art. If you work with designers and finished artists or are interested in graphic design or finished art, this blog will help you become more familiar with the processes and jargon.
Speaking of jargon, if you’re not familiar with the term ‘finished art’, this is the phase of the design process that follows a project’s design being approved. The chosen design is then applied across the board, all final assets are prepared and the project is brought to completion. A good finished artist will have an in‑depth knowledge of software, processes, standards and requirements and be very aware of any potential pitfalls. You’ll find more information in the ‘What is finished art?’ infographic and see what a typical finished art workflow looks like.

Web- and print-ready PDFs compared
If you’ve read two previous posts, ‘What is a web-ready PDF?’ and ‘What is a print-ready PDF?’, you’ll have a good idea of what they are. This post compares the two, detailing the primary differences between them. […]

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What is a print-ready PDF?
A print-ready PDF is a file created by a graphic designer or finished artist used as digital artwork for print. Find out more. […]

What is a web-ready PDF?
A web-ready PDF is a PDF file that has been optimised for use on the internet. The size of the file is reduced to make it quick to display on‑screen and quick to download or email. Find out more. […]

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CSS Design Awards
Sharpshooter’s 2020 website has received a Special Kudos award from CSS Design Awards. “Special Kudos is a professional ‘pat on the back’ for exemplary work that deserves recognition”, “Nice work!” I’ve enjoyed designing and building the Sharpshooter website over the years and, I have to say, it’s very rewarding to have the work done on […]

Infographic: What is finished art?
If you’re not quite sure what finished art is or have never even heard the term before, this is for you. […]