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TL;DR: Prepping PSDs is all about structure-use correct component names and number sequences to ensure your templates scale.

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At Protaigé, a Design Kit isn’t just a folder of static templates—it’s a structured design system. When you prep your PSDs with smart component naming, editable zones, and layout constraints, they become scalable, brand-safe templates that power campaigns across every format.

Think of it like setting up dominoes: if each piece is in the right place, the system ensures your assets stay consistent, flexible, and pixel-perfect. Once built properly, a kit lets marketers scale campaigns effortlessly, while giving designers the creative control they need.

To make this seamless, Protaigé’s PSD importer transforms your Photoshop files into dynamic, editable templates. Label components correctly, and you unlock the full power of the platform.

Looking for a 101 on our design system? → Design kits 101

Looking for information on how to name each component? → Component Name Index

Prepping Your PSD in Photoshop

Before you bring your design into Protaigé, it needs to be prepped correctly. Think of it like setting up dominoes—everything has to be in the right spot for it to work perfectly.

Structure Your Layers Properly

Naming is everything. Protaigé reads your layer names and maps them into dynamic, editable components. The index of component names can be found at the bottom of this page.

• Logo Layer: Name it logo
• Headlines:
  • Main headline → h1
  • Subheadline → h2
• Body Copy: Use shortcopy medium copy or long copy depending on text length.
• CTA Button Text: Name them cta
• Images: Name it simply image. If the image needs to be confined in a mask, group the image and use a shape mask (no clipping masks or flattened images).
• Graphics & Icons:
  • Decorative graphics → graphic
  • Icons → icon
• Backgrounds: Use bg and ensure it's a shape layer otherwise it will be imported as an image.

Numbering multiple images

When your design includes a series of similar images—such as speaker headshots, product shots, or event photos—name each image component with a sequential number.

For example: speaker1, speaker2, speaker3 etc.