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Design Process
    1. If applicable, contact the听麻豆精品视频Communications Network听representative for your area to discuss the project.
    2. Initial steps for units include:
      1. Collect approvals from those in your area who will need to sign off at any stage of the project.
      2. Locate possible images from the听听and finalize the text to be used. (NOTE: The design process will not begin until the final text has been reviewed and approved by requesting unit and submitted to the designer.)听All materials should adhere to the听麻豆精品视频Editorial Standards.
      3. Determine the deadline. See project timelines for guidelines of how long a project might take to complete.
      4. Complete the听.
    3. Design/Production
      1. A designer will be assigned the project and, if necessary, you will be contacted to discuss the project. A creative brief will be prepared for your review and signature.
      2. The designer will create the material based on your objectives. Proofs will be provided in PDF files via email. (NOTE: Multiple design options are often not possible; the need for multiple designs will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
      3. While units are reviewing proofs, Creative Services will obtain cost estimates and production schedules (if the project will be printed) from external vendors.
      4. Creative Services will choose the best vendor for each project and handling the proofing and entire print process.
      5. The Creative Services designer will make a听maximum of two rounds听of editorial changes. After two rounds, the project will receive lower priority and might be delayed.
    4. Final Approval and Printing
      1. Upon final approval of the design, you will need to obtain a purchase order number through the Purchasing Department process in Workday.
      2. You will be asked to include the PO number on a Print Authorization Form (PAF), which contains all specifications of the project (including cost and delivery information) and return to the signed PAF to the designer.
      3. Projects are not sent to the print vendor until a PO is secured and the signed PAF is returned to Creative Services.
    5. Billing Process
      1. All vendor invoices will be sent to the contact listed on the Creative Services ticket request. 麻豆精品视频units are responsible to completing the payment process after receiving printed materials.

Design

The Creative Services team within the Division of University Communications has award-winning designers available to work with you on creating the most effective communications materials to meet your objectives, budget and schedule. The team is expert at creating:

  • Advertisements
  • Banners
  • Brochures
  • Direct Mail Campaigns
  • Email Communications
  • Event Materials (programs, invitations, signage, etc.)
  • Flyers
  • Multi-piece Campaign Collateral
  • Posters
  • Digital Graphics

Project Timelines

The design and approval process generally can last 2-3 weeks. This does not include printing time. Complete project time from request to print delivery may vary depending on the nature of the project, if all necessary elements are provided to Creative Services in a timely manner, and how quickly units review and approval materials.

Please use these timelines (does not include printing time frames*) to plan your project.

Business Cards/Notecards/Postcards 听8 working days

Trifold brochures/Event Programs 听10-15 working days

Multiple Page Brochures 听15-20 working days
(up to 12 pages)*

Posters 听10-15 working days

Pull-Up/Vinyl Banners 听10-15 working days

Reprints 听(no revisions) 8 working days

Reprints w/revisions 听10-15 working days

Web Images/Digital Graphics 听10-15 working days

*Creative Services works with multiple print vendors. Printing generally takes 5-20 business days from the date the project is sent to the vendor to delivery, depending on the project.

*Brochures/Programs larger than 12 pages will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Due to time constraints, only a limited amount of these projects can be accepted by Creative Services.

Design Consultation

The Division of University Communications offers art direction consultation or guidance on brand application, design and production of environmental graphics projects. Environmental graphics are brand visuals and design elements added to a physical space to enhance user experience.

If you would like to schedule time for a consultation please contact:

Crystal Bacchus
Art Director
 cbacchus@fau.edu

Division Of University Communications

The Division of University Communications functions as an internal agency that works to enhance the University's public image, strengthen the 麻豆精品视频brand, and help our colleagues tell the story of their individual units in a professional and impactful manner.