I have split my folders up by geography of client, type of client, type of output (like screenprint, decal, vehicle graphics, etc.).

Then my file names have been very long and descriptive. For example: FIRE 01-04-09 – Hydrant and split hose icons – symbols.plt . This file was for the Fire Department. For my names, I add the date in the order of year-month-day, because then they will end up being in order when the files are viewed by file name. So this file was actually from 2001.

I recommend against putting employees names in file names, because over the upcoming decades, people’s jobs will inevitably shift around. If you need to identify people, just do that by job title, such as “foreman” or “electrician.”

Any help would be appreciated.

david@connectionsigns.com
Seattle