Decide what should stay empty
Before placing a name or date, draw the edges, holes, and areas that should remain unmarked on a reference image. A quiet zone makes the first artwork review easier to discuss without treating a mockup as a finished result.
Keep the first proof easy to read
Save one preview with the quiet zones visible and one without them. That small pair helps a reviewer see whether the message has enough room before a later revision. Browse /updates/ for more first-pass workflow notes.