A final artwork is an important step in the graphic design process. It refers to a final version of a design file that is prepared for printing or publication. In this step, the graphic designer creates a perfect version of the design with all elements such as text, images and graphics accurately placed and aligned. This is a very important step to ensure that the final design is error-free and looks exactly as the designer intended.
Final artwork is typically used for all types of printed materials such as brochures, magazines, books, posters, packaging and promotional materials. The aim is to create a final printed product that exactly matches the customer's specifications and is printed perfectly.
A final artwork can be created manually or digitally. However, a digital method is generally favoured today as it allows for faster and more precise creation. The designer uses software such as Adobe Illustrator or Adobe InDesign to create the design and place all the elements in the correct position. The designer ensures the correct application of fonts, colours and spacing and checks the design for any errors before it is approved for printing or publication.