Integrative Review: A Standard Practice of Proofing and Labelling Process Terminology in Printmaking

Printmaking, as an artistic and varied technique, involves a particular proofing and labelling process that ensures the reliability and quality of multiple impressions derived from a matrix. Printmakers face persistent challenges in achieving consistent print quality and accurate reproduction of the original design. The need for standard proofing and labelling procedures and tools for assessing and improving these issues poses a barrier to achieving the desired level of precision and consistency in print editions. This research aims to identify the standard proofing and labelling process terminology in printmaking techniques in current practices. An integrative review of the literature on the proofing and labelling process in printmaking was conducted and is suited for early-stage identifying inquiries, allowing for close investigation of data from various sources. The importance of the proofing and labelling process in maintaining artistic integrity, enhancing print quality, and contributing to the overall value of printmaking in the future. A conceptual framework was constructed to strengthen printmaking development towards the proofing and labelling process phase. Conversations and further research to explore possibilities in the proofing and labelling process could increase the relevance opportunities in printmaking.