Project Workflow & Industry Standards Flashcards
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A freelance designer is about to use a stock photo found via a Google image search in a client brochure. What is the correct next step?
Answer: Check the image's license before using it commercially
Appearing in search results does not grant rights; the designer must verify the license allows commercial use.
What does the term 'safe area' refer to in broadcast and video design?
Answer: The region guaranteed to be visible on all screens without cropping
The safe area is the inner margin of a frame that all TV and monitor types will display without edge clipping.
A project manager asks a designer to provide assets 'optimized for web.' Which of the following actions best fulfills that request?
Answer: Export at 72–96 PPI in JPEG, PNG, or WebP format
Web images use screen resolution (72–96 PPI) and compressed formats like JPEG, PNG, or WebP to reduce file size.
In a professional workflow, what is the purpose of a creative brief?
Answer: A short document that defines project goals, audience, deliverables, and timeline
A creative brief aligns the design team and client on scope, objectives, and constraints before work begins.
Which color profile is most appropriate when designing assets intended for display on websites and mobile apps?
Answer: sRGB
sRGB is the standard color space for the web and is natively supported by all modern browsers and devices.
A designer is preparing a multi-page PDF for a client to review on screen. Which PDF setting best balances readability and file size?
Answer: PDF (Smallest File Size) with screen-optimized settings
The Smallest File Size PDF preset optimizes resolution and compression for on-screen viewing without unnecessary print data.
What is the industry term for the process of checking a design against the original brief to ensure all requirements are met before delivery?
Answer: Quality assurance (QA) review
A QA review compares the finished design against brief requirements to catch omissions or errors before client handoff.