Web Designer and PDF: mockups, style guides and project files
2 min read·4 May 2029
Web designers present concepts, deliver style guides and archive approved designs. PDF is the format that freezes designs in a form that anyone can view — regardless of whether they have Figma, Adobe XD or other design tools.
Presenting mockups and wireframes as PDF
Export frames or artboards as PDF and merge them into a linear presentation using PDFrust. Clients and stakeholders can scroll through the design without needing a design tool. PDF is also ideal for feedback rounds: annotations are possible directly on the PDF.
Bundling style guides for developers
A web style guide encompasses typography, colour palettes, components and interaction states. Export the various parts as PDF and merge them into one manageable document to hand over to the development team.
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Building a project dossier
From initial brief to approved final version: archive every milestone as PDF. Merge iterations so that in case of a dispute you can demonstrate which versions were approved and at what point.
Asset overviews for handoff
When transferring design to development you deliver fonts, icon styles and component specifications. A PDF handoff document bundles all relevant information into one file that the developer uses as reference.
Compressing client presentations
Large PDFs with images are difficult to email. Compress presentations to make them smaller without noticeable quality loss. Combine with merging: multiple small presentations become one optimised file.
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