Individual Article Approval: Precision and Efficiency in Workflow 2026
In the current Workflow 2020, clients must approve or disapprove an entire design proposal as one package. This approach can be inefficient, as a single issue with one article often delays the approval of the entire project, requiring unnecessary revisions and causing prolonged timelines.
A New Approach: Approving Article-by-Article in Workflow 2026
The new Workflow 2026 addresses this inefficiency by implementing a system where each article is approved individually. Rather than accepting or rejecting a whole set at once, clients can clearly review, communicate about, and approve articles separately.
Moreover, the concept of “disapproval” has been entirely removed. If a client has feedback, they must engage directly within the centralized Project Chat, clearly communicating their requested revisions until each article meets their expectations and is individually approved.
Enabling the Staged Workflow
The individual article approval system directly enables a structured, staged workflow:
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Stage 1:
Initially, a small, manageable set of key articles are presented. Clients individually review, request adjustments, and approve each item. -
Stage 2:
After stage 1 approval, the remaining articles are designed. Clients then again individually review, revise, and approve these articles separately.
This ensures faster decision-making, fewer delays, and a smoother, more collaborative design process.
Additional Approval Markers
Further improving clarity and reducing risks, designers can add Approval Markers to specific articles. These markers highlight critical points of attention—such as small fonts or unique colour combinations—that require explicit client acknowledgment before final approval.
Key Advantages:
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Greater Efficiency:
Individual approvals avoid unnecessary delays, enabling faster project progression. -
Enhanced Accuracy:
Each article receives dedicated attention and feedback, significantly reducing errors and misunderstandings. -
Clearer Communication:
Direct, structured dialogue within the centralized Project Chat streamlines revisions and improves transparency. -
Staged Workflow:
Facilitates targeted initial approvals, allowing the designer to apply approved creative direction efficiently to remaining articles.
The Individual Article Approval approach in Workflow 2026 dramatically increases precision, speed, and transparency, providing a superior collaborative experience for both designers and clients.
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