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Designer-to-reviewer handoff
Review the words after the layout changes them
Line breaks, shortened headings, and retyped copy deserve a fresh read.
A designer may tighten a headline, move a caption, or rebuild text from a client reference. Once lettering is outlined or flattened, the design editor’s usual text tools may no longer help. The exported visual becomes the useful place to review the wording.
Gard marks potential language errors on that visual. A reviewer can assess the passage in its layout, decide whether a change is needed, and point the designer to the words that need attention.
The artwork review round
Turn copy findings into a corrected design
- 01
Choose the version going to the client
Use the current PDF or export the artboard as a clear JPEG, PNG, or WebP. Keep the editable source and approved copy document available, and identify the review version in the filename.
- 02
Scan the rendered lettering
Upload the export to Gard to check words even when the source lettering has become shapes or pixels. For decorative or very small type, prepare a closer view so the text is easier to read.
- 03
Separate intended styling from copy errors
Review each flag in the design. A sentence fragment may suit a headline; an unfamiliar name may be a brand term. Use the client’s wording and style guidance to decide which corrections to make.
- 04
Close the edits in the original file
Apply accepted changes in the design tool, export again, and scan the revision. Send the corrected visual into client review with the version clearly identified.
Keep the source design as the place where edits are made. Gard’s image results help locate and explain a copy issue during the review round.
For the final handoff requirements of a particular deliverable, explore ad proofing, email proofing, package proofing, label proofing, print proofing, or product image proofing.
Copy after layout
Inspect the wording shaped by design decisions
These review points focus on what can change between the copy document and the client proof.
Text that needs another read
- Headlines retyped from a client reference with a missing or doubled letter
- Captions shortened to fit a layout but left with an incomplete phrase
- Punctuation lost when a sentence moves between text boxes
- A product name spelled differently in the headline and body copy
- Localized wording that reads awkwardly after being fitted to the design
These are examples for review, not a comparison against your source document. Keep the approved copy beside the artwork when checking that the intended message survived.
Image spell checkerGive the client a clear review version
Resolve the flagged passages, then review the entire design for reading order and the intended message. Identify the revision sent for approval so a comment on an earlier proof is not mistaken for a change still needed in the current file.
Follow the artwork reading checklistGard has become part of my daily workflow. It’s reliable for proofreading and very good at catching small details that usually go unnoticed.
Norman Vega Creative StrategistQuestions
Artwork proofing FAQ
Can Gard proofread outlined or flattened text?
Gard reads visible lettering in an uploaded image, so it can review copy after text layers have been outlined or flattened. Export a legible JPEG, PNG, or WebP and check the suggestions against the actual words in the design.
Should I upload the design source, a PDF, or an image export?
Upload the PDF or a clear image export of the artboard under review. Keep the original design file for edits. For layered design documents, export the relevant pages or artboards as a PDF, JPEG, PNG, or WebP first.
Will Gard apply corrections to my artwork?
Make accepted corrections in your design software. Gard supplies suggestions on the exported image; after editing the source, create a new export and review that revision before client sign-off.
How should I review stylized lettering and brand terms?
Inspect those suggestions closely and consult the client’s style guidance. Decorative type can make recognition harder, and unfamiliar names can be intentional. A larger, clearer export can help the review, but the copy owner should make the final decision.
Send the client a proof you have already checked
Upload the review artboard and resolve potential copy errors before the next approval round.
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Need a broader manual review? Follow the 7-step guide to proofreading images .