Client proofing is one of those necessary evils. Commentful turns it into a tangible, trackable process. Instead of emailing PDFs, I send a Commentful link where clients can walk through the latest iteration, annotate specific elements, and sign off with one click.

Keep proofs centralized

Commentful hosts the frames and keeps them in sync with Figma, so there is no risk of someone reviewing an outdated mockup. When we push a new version, the proof updates automatically, and the audit trail shows what changed between rounds.

Approvals that hold up under scrutiny

Each approval comes with a timestamp, reviewer name, and optional notes. That history is invaluable when disputes pop up weeks later or when you need to prove compliance for regulated industries.

Proofing routine

1. Publish the relevant pages to a client-specific Commentful board.
2. Share the link with whatever security level the engagement requires.
3. Collect approvals, address the cards, and archive the board once the project wraps.

Proofing should be boring. Commentful makes it so by eliminating the admin chaos that usually accompanies client reviews.

Handle multiple workstreams

When clients run parallel tracks—brand, product, lifecycle—you can spin up separate Commentful boards under the same project. That keeps proofs organized and lets different stakeholders focus on their area without being overwhelmed. Each board maintains its own audit trail, so consolidating approvals for billing or compliance is simple.

Pro tips

• Use naming conventions for boards (Client_Project_Sprint) to keep file structures consistent.
• Schedule automatic reminders for stakeholders who haven’t weighed in; Commentful handles the nudges so you don’t have to.
• Export the final approval log and attach it to your project management tool for airtight documentation.

Client proofing in Figma should feel predictable. With Commentful steering the process, it finally does.