Sending a folder is not the same as handing over usable work. If the recipient cannot tell which file belongs where, part of the delivery remains unfinished. I review the package from the perspective of someone opening it for the first time.
Open it from the outside
A link working in my own account proves little about the recipient’s access. Downloads and software requirements need checking. A document dependent on a source stored only on my computer may open incompletely elsewhere.
I separate editable sources from ready-to-use outputs. It should be clear which is intended for publication and which supports future editing. Sending everything should not transfer the burden of identifying the right version to the recipient.
Examine less visible details
Comments, hidden layers, draft pages and unnecessary file metadata can remain inside a package. I check whether they belong in the handover. Templates reused across projects are particularly prone to retaining old names.
Dimensions, language, format and links should match the agreed delivery scope. A file opening successfully does not prove it is the correct version. A shared filing system makes this review easier.
Include a practical usage note
A short note can identify the authoritative version, purpose of each file, known limits and route for future updates. I focus on information needed for first use rather than documenting every technical detail.
Time-limited or restricted assets should be labelled clearly. Conditions left only in an earlier email may be invisible to a later collaborator.
Confirm the handover state
After sharing, confirm access and record unresolved items. Receipt and acceptance may be separate stages depending on the assignment.
I judge a handover by whether the next person knows what to do, not by the number of files included. A clear package reduces the need to explain completed work all over again.