A short design log can begin with one useful note: the view you want someone to notice first. Record the artwork version, the blank's orientation, and the question the first sample should answer. This keeps a planning note from becoming an unsupported conclusion.
Keep the first sample narrow
Choose one placement question before changing several parts of a design at once. The AntBelt G1 is presented for compact desktop engraving workflows; use current project information for configuration details and treat an early sample as a check, not a final promise.
More practical planning notes are collected in /updates/.