1. Start Here

2. Print Vocabulary

3. Before You Contact a Printer

4. Print Project Overview

5. Paper, Stock & Materials

6. Printing Methods

7. Color, CMYK & Pantone

8. Bleed, Safe Area & File Setup

9. Finishes & Special Effects

10. Proofs & Print Approval

11. Final Print Checklist

Why I created this

I created Print Ready to make the transition from design to print feel clearer, more practical and less intimidating.

Through my client work, I noticed that printing often raises the same questions: which file format to send, what bleed means, whether colors will look the same on paper, how to choose a stock, what to ask a printer, or how to know when a file is actually ready to produce.

I wanted to bring those practical questions and checkpoints into one place, so you can feel more prepared when working with a designer or printer and understand what needs to be confirmed before anything goes to production.

Think of this workspace as a support tool to help you understand the print process, stay organised and ask the right questions at the right time.

All MOAH templates

→ The Packaging Project Starter

→ The Brand Project Starter

→ Merch Ready