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A common request from clients is an editable flier they can update, save, and print whenever they need. In these situations, the main service you provide is the initial design setup—once the system is in place, the client can handle the recurring updates on their own.

This free printable Password List PDF helps you keep track of login details in one place. It’s a handy sheet to keep near your computer so you can quickly reference the passwords you collect. Writing them down on paper also keeps them safely offline.

Think of "vector" as a solid line/shape with no pixels or "bits". Vector files are scalable, without loss of quality via use of a mathematical formula. Some of the most common types of vector files can be in the form of an EPS, PDF, AI, SVG, etc. Vector files can be curved, straight, and any color and it is possible (although sometimes a challenge) to convert non-vector files to vector.

The following file naming techniques are from many years of experience dealing with art files. You might not be able to use this exactly, but it might help you in figuring out a system that works best for you.

Preparing files for output is a key part of working as a graphic artist. Our days aren’t always filled with arranging images on a screen—we also have to anticipate production needs so projects run smoothly and avoid unnecessary delays or added costs.

Printable business forms take a lot of the stress out of everyday tasks by giving you a ready-to-use structure. Instead of spending time designing forms, setting up columns, or figuring out how to organize information, you can jump right into the work.