Tips for better file managment as Designer / Content Creator

Adobe Bridge
Create a Syntax for filenames
Create a standardized file structure
Consistency
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Give files an ID (identifier)
“An is a name that identifies (that is, labels the identity of) either a unique object or a unique of objects”
Name things inside projects
Plan in time for file handling
Don’t save Things on the Desktop or the download

Adobe Bridge

Adobe Bridge is a file managing software that is currently free to use.

It is really helpful to get an overview of multiple files because Bridge can directly show you what’s inside PDF, Illustrator (and many other formats) files. It also shows some additional information, like the size of an image or even geotags (if available).

I thought it is nice to know that such software exists before you clean up your desktop ?

Create a Syntax for filenames

Having a standardized Syntax for naming files makes naming files a much faster process.

Tips for better file managment as Designer / Content Creator

Especially as a professional working sometimes on tight deadlines and for multiple clients it is absolutely necessary, to work efficiently but also as a beginner, it makes sense, to start learning how to organize files from the beginning.

Latest update August 4, 2021

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Create a Syntax for filenames