DESIGN REVIEW
This page explains how the design review and proofing process works before production begins. It is built for customers who want a clearer understanding of what a proof is, what to check before approval, and what happens after a design is reviewed.
Some customers are already at the proof stage. Others are still submitting artwork or waiting for the project to be set up. This page helps make that part of the process easier to understand so fewer mistakes happen before production moves forward.
Helpful Starting Points
What the Proofing Process Is For
The proofing process exists to help confirm the design direction before production begins. A proof helps the customer and Twisted Swag make sure the project is visually aligned before shirts, embroidery, or other production work moves forward.
- Reviewing artwork before production starts
- Confirming placement, layout, and general design direction
- Catching mistakes before the order moves forward
- Giving the customer a chance to approve the visual direction
How the Design Review Process Works
- You send in your artwork, logo, or design files
- Twisted Swag reviews the file and project details
- A proof may be prepared if the order requires visual confirmation
- You review the proof for spelling, layout, placement, and overall direction
- If changes are needed, revisions are made before final approval
- Once the proof is approved, the order can move forward toward production
What to Check on a Proof
Before approving a proof, review the full visual direction carefully. Proof approval is one of the most important points in the process because it is the customer's opportunity to catch visible problems before production starts.
- Spelling and wording
- Artwork placement
- Overall layout
- Design size in relation to the garment
- Any obvious issues with the artwork provided
What a Proof Does Not Mean
A proof is part of the review and approval stage. It is important, but it does not mean every other part of the order is automatically complete.
- A proof is not payment
- A proof is not final production by itself
- A proof does not mean the order is complete
- A proof is part of the approval process before production begins
Why Proof Approval Matters
Production should not move forward until the proof is approved when that step is required. Proof approval helps reduce preventable mistakes and gives the customer a chance to confirm the design direction before the job is produced. If something is wrong on the proof and it is approved anyway, that can create problems later. That is why the review step matters.
If You Are Not at the Proof Stage Yet
If your artwork has not been submitted yet, or your project is still being set up, one of these pages may be the better starting point first.
Common Proofing Questions
Does receiving a proof mean my order is already in production?
No. A proof is part of the review and approval stage before production moves forward.
Can I request changes to a proof?
Yes. If something needs to be corrected or adjusted, changes should be made before final approval.
What happens after I approve the proof?
Once the proof is approved, the project can move forward to the next production step.
What if I have not uploaded artwork yet?
If your files are not in yet, start with The Upload Hub or Upload & Go Custom Printed Tees, depending on the order path that fits your project better.
If You Still Need Help
If you are unsure whether your project is already at the proof stage, whether changes are still possible, or what the next step should be, the best place to go is Customer Support.
Why This Page Matters
This page exists to make the proofing process clearer before production begins. It is meant to reduce confusion, cut down on preventable mistakes, and give customers a cleaner understanding of what review and approval actually mean.
Who This Page Is Best For
This page is best for customers who are reviewing artwork, waiting on a proof, making revisions, or trying to understand what happens before production starts.