Review criteria
- +Project pipeline from brief to delivered
- +Client, due-date, and status columns
- +Workload-by-week view
- +Works in Google Sheets and Excel
Design Project Tracker in Graphic Design Studio
The Design Project Tracker is a copy-ready spreadsheet for graphic design studio that tracks projects, client, stage, due date, status. It opens unchanged in both Google Sheets and Excel, needs no add-ons or macros, and takes about 15 minutes to set up.
Last updated: August 2026
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What’s inside “Design Project Tracker”
Format: Starter CSV (column layout)Setup: About 15 minutesColumns: 5
Pre-built column headers
- Projects
- Client
- Stage
- Due Date
- Status
- Download the starter CSV — the column headers above are already in place.
- Open it in Google Sheets (File → Import) or Excel — no macros or add-ons needed.
- Rename, add, or remove columns so it matches how you actually work.
The file opens locally on your device — nothing is uploaded, and you own the copy outright.
Design Project Tracker
About this template
It is built for people who want results without another subscription: designers juggling several client projects. The whole template is free to copy — there is no paid tier. Because it is a plain spreadsheet, you own your data outright and can shape every column to how you actually work.
Review evidence
What to verify before choosing Design Project Tracker
Use the review criteria below to decide whether this template fits your workflow.
Often worth considering when
- +Designers juggling several client projects
- +Anyone tracking deadlines and workload
Pause before choosing when
- -File proofing and handoff
- -Time-tracking integration
About Graphic Design Studio
Why people consider this option
- +Track projects and revisions without paid studio software
- +Price work consistently with a calculator you control
- +Keep client feedback in one organized file
What to review before acting
- -No proofing or file-handoff portal without a tool
- -Busy studios eventually want project software
Trust FAQ
Questions people ask before copying a template
Does the Design Project Tracker work in both Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. It is built with standard functions and no macros, so it opens and works the same in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel — on desktop or your phone.
Is the Design Project Tracker really free?
The core template is free to copy and use. There is no paid tier — download the starter CSV, adjust the columns, and you are ready to work.
What does the Design Project Tracker track?
It tracks projects, client, stage, due date, status. The starter CSV lays out these columns in order; add totals or highlights with basic formulas like SUM once your data is in.