Keep an editable master
Retain the original layers, fonts and linked assets, then create a separate production export to the recipient’s stated specification.
Design files that travel well
Prepare creative work for a cleaner production handoff.
An independent guide to organising original artwork, file formats, dimensions, colour expectations and revision records for a custom design project.
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Record usage rights
List who created each asset, what permission covers it and where the finished design may be used.
Control revisions
Give files clear version names and confirm which proof is approved so an earlier draft is not produced by mistake.
Domain opportunity
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Useful information
A production file needs context as well as pixels
A custom design can fail in the handoff even when the idea is sound. This independent guide focuses on organising original creative files, recording rights, defining production requirements and controlling revisions. It is not an operating store and does not accept commissions.
Keep the master separate from the export
Retain an editable source with its layers and linked assets. Create a production export to the recipient’s stated file, size, colour and resolution requirements. Do not flatten the only copy or treat a preview image as the master.
Record where every asset came from
List the creator, licence and permitted use for fonts, photographs, illustrations and icons. GOV.UK explains that permission is normally needed to use somebody else’s protected intellectual property. Keep the evidence with the project.
Use version names people can follow
Add a simple project, version and date to filenames, keep superseded proofs away from the production folder, and record which version received approval. A short handoff note should state dimensions, intended output and known limitations.
Practical guides
Creating an artwork rights record
A compact rights record travels with the project and prevents downloaded files being mistaken for cleared assets.
Setting colour expectations in a design handoff
Screen colour is not a production standard by itself; expectations need context and an agreed proof method.
A clean handoff checklist for custom design files
A compact workflow for passing creative work to production without losing the source or approved decision.
File naming and version control for custom design
Clear names reduce the risk of an obsolete proof reaching production.
A practical custom-design approval workflow
Approval works best when the reviewer knows which decisions are being made at each stage.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Custom Design Store an operating shop?
No. This is an independent editorial holding page and domain opportunity. It does not sell products, host designers or accept commissions.
Which file should I keep as the master?
Keep the editable source containing the original layers, vectors and linked assets where possible. Make separate exports for review and production.
Does buying an image always allow product use?
No. Check the exact licence, territory, duration and allowed use. A licence for a website or draft may not cover merchandise or resale.
How can I prevent the wrong proof being produced?
Use clear version names, move superseded files out of the production folder and record the approved filename, date and approver in the handoff note.
Can I enquire about the domain?
Yes. Use the form to discuss possible acquisition of thecustomdesignstore.com; it is not a design brief or store order.