01 / 08Artwork → physical sample

See your graphic on a real deck.

Start with your latest artwork and board reference.

Graphic placement across a skateboard deck — **Graphic placement on the full deck**Physical board + graphic placement

An artwork file becomes useful when you can judge it on a physical deck. XBound can review a suitable graphic method and prepare a sample for placement, surface appearance and edge detail. A sample that its owner has allowed us to show can illustrate the result without displaying your artwork.

Artwork / method / sample / revisionReview the physical result ↓

02 / 0801 / Artwork reference

Start with the artwork, placement and colour reference.

Send a source file or usable export, the intended print area and placement dimensions or a marked board, plus a colour reference if colour matters. We also need permission to use the design for this project. Public display permission is a separate choice.

Source file or exportPrint area and positionColour referenceProject-use permission

Artwork file beside skateboard deck reference — **File, position and colour references**Artwork file and board reference

03 / 0802 / Method

Choose the graphic method for the effect you want.

For screen, transfer or UV graphics, begin with the effect you want on the board. If your brief calls for laser marking, include that requirement so the manufacturing route can be checked for this project. Compare the chosen method and its physical result for detail, colour where applicable, and coverage.

Compare the actual process detail with the board result before choosing what the first sample should test.

Graphic printing on a skateboard deck — **Printing process detail**Printed detail on a board sample

Skateboard deck with alternate graphic finish — **Second graphic-method result**Transfer or UV detail on a board sample

04 / 0803 / Surface

The base board changes the finished appearance.

Put the physical colour or material reference beside the deck when discussing the intended look. The printed board sample is where placement and appearance can be judged together. Confirm colour expectations from the sample, not from a screen preview alone.

Physical reference beside blank skateboard deck — **Physical reference beside deck blank**Material and colour in one frame

Graphic placement near skateboard deck edge — **Placement and edge detail on sample**Physical decorated board

05 / 0804 / Sample review

Inspect placement, coverage and edges on the sample.

A decorated sample gives you specific points to comment on: artwork position, how the edge meets the shape and the surface at close range. Allow approximately 7–10 days for printed or laser-decorated sample preparation, separate from transport.

Printed or laser sample preparation: approximately 7–10 days · transport separate

06 / 0805 / Revision

Compare the changed artwork with both physical samples.

Pair the earlier and revised artwork with their corresponding decorated samples. Review what changed in placement, detail or method on the physical boards before agreeing on the next version.

Earlier and revised skateboard deck samples — **Earlier and revised physical samples**Same project · same view · actual changes

07 / 0806 / Presentation

Carry the approved look into packaging.

Once the board sample has been reviewed, discuss pack format, print area and protection as a separate physical outcome. A physical pack proposal beside the board can make the presentation decision concrete.

Decorated skateboard deck beside packaging sample — **Board beside physical pack proposal**Board and pack presentation

08 / 08Start the first sample

Start with the artwork and the first result to inspect.

Share a file you may use for this project, the intended board, desired effect and the details the first sample should answer. XBound can discuss method fit, sample review and open packaging choices from that brief.

Prepare Your Private-Label Brief

Bring the latest artwork file and the result you want to inspect.

What to includeArtwork file status · board reference · desired appearance · sample review points · open packaging needs.
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