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Graphic Conversion

Trace the volunteer's leaflet sketch into a clean vector on an 8.5x11 artboard, tidy stray anchor points, set CMYK col…

2heights
8tasks
4roles do it
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The same job, four heights

do it · improve it · decide · become
AExecute — “help me do it”Trace the volunteer's leaflet sketch into a clean vector on an 8.5x11 artboard, tidy stray…+
Trace the volunteer's leaflet sketch into a clean vector on an 8.5x11 artboard, tidy stray anchor points, set CMYK colours, and package the file with fonts and linked images for the printer — confirm bleeds and 300 dpi imagery first.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.
BImprove — “do it better”Before sending the traced leaflet to print, make the file printer-ready: smooth traced paths to…+
Before sending the traced leaflet to print, make the file printer-ready: smooth traced paths to remove jitter, convert hand lettering to consistent vector type if needed, verify 0.125-inch bleed on all sides, embed images at 300 dpi, and add a short note for the printer about intended fold lines.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

The real tasks

4 of them
Turn the campaign leaflet sketch received from a volunteer into clean vector artwork the printer can use.
Vectorise a scan of a historical map so place names and borders remain sharp at poster size.
Vectorise a donor's ink sketch so it can be used on invitations and placards at multiple sizes without pixelation.
Turn the vendor’s logo set into a clean, consistent set of vendor icons for procurement documents and the asset database.

Who does this

4 roles
Campaign ManagerNetwork AdministratorHistorianMuseum Curator

Questions people ask

honest answers

Because you rarely think 'I want the redaction tool'. You think 'I have to share this without leaking the client's details'. Start from the need, and the feature finds you.

Real. Every job here was drawn from what people in real roles were actually seen doing in Illustrator — not a feature checklist.

No. Each page gives you a ready prompt you can paste into an AI assistant, plus the plain steps to do it yourself. Start with either — the goal is the finished job, not the tool.