Manual
A layout is prepared, then repetitive edits are made by hand.
Creative work × systems / 03
Keep the craft. Lose the repetition.
Automation is useful when it gives more time back to the creative decisions—not when it hides a bad process.
MASTER · Aone idea
many outputsDESIGN / DATA / RULES
01 / name
02 / colour
03 / size
04 / language
05 / format
06 / ready
1 master fileA visual demo of the idea—not a measured production result.
From manual to repeatable
Small steps.
More room to think.
Workflow
The repeated steps and variables are identified.
Automation
A script or tool applies the rules consistently.
Many outputs
The resulting files still need review before delivery.
Experiments in the archive
Tools built around
real creative chores.
- Variable-data layout generation for Illustrator Experiment
- Image resizing and conversion workflows Project folder; details to confirm
- Batch file-renaming utilities Experiment
- Automated mockup and QR-code tools Experiments
These examples are based on project folders and source files in the archive. Their current runtime behavior and measurable results have not been independently verified.
Something repetitive slowing down the work?
Let’s map it out ↗