Workflow

Workflow for Creative and Print Services is as follows:

If a new, complicated, or high profile job is to be produced, contact the Assistant Vice President, Mary Forde (mforde@colum.edu; extension 7401) to make an appointment to discuss the project. Or, if you feel you need to give pertinent art direction, or have special concerns, your input is welcome. Again, please make an appointment with Mary.

If a job has been produced before and only content or image changes are needed, or it is a simple job not requiring the Director's attention, see Edward Thomas (ethomas@colum.edu; ext. 7759). If you need letterhead, business cards, envelopes, or simple jobs produced by non-design staff see Corey Plazak (cplazak@colum.edu; ext. 7400).

All clients, before approaching the office, must complete either a: Print Request Form; Web Design Request Form, Advertising Request Form, or Signage Request Form.

We also request the client know their budget constraints, and know their print quantities. It is impossible to begin work unless we are aware of these factors. Final copy must also be submitted with the job, as should any appropriate logos, images, etc. Minor edits may be made in proofing stages, but major copy changes will not be allowed.

Once a job is submitted, and assigned to a designer, a comprehensive layout will be shown to the client for approval before final design begins. 

The client will be shown another proof; the client is responsible for all proofreading. The comp is returned to C&PS, for final alts. If they are extensive, another proof is sent to the client, until a final sign off is given.

The office is responsible for buying all print, checking printer's proofs, attending press checks and communicating clients' delivery instructions.

Clients should minimize contact with designers once the design begins, and direct any questions to Edward Thomas or Corey Plazak. Additional logos, copy, images, etc. should be given to them, and they will be forwarded to the designers when appropriate.