Our Localization Process

A flexible, tiered approach combining human translation and AI-assisted workflows to meet your quality, speed, and budget needs.

At Art One Translations, we believe great localization blends linguistic precision, technical rigour, and cultural insight. Our process is designed to adapt to different content types, project goals, and market requirements, all while ensuring consistency and quality from start to finish.

Project Assessment

Our work begins with listening. We want to understand your current process and needs beyond the scope of a one-time project, so we can consider the entire life cycle of your product and your ongoing localization needs.

With a holistic understanding, we can provide recommendations and create opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. We’ll then recommend a localization process most suitable for each type of your content and your specific needs.

Quotation

Upon receipt of your files, we carefully analyze the content and provide a cost and turnaround estimate for the project.

We typically respond to inquiries in 24 hours or less.

Your quote will includes the following:

Project Kick-Off

Following the initial assessment, we obtain your approval of the recommended localization process and of the cost and time estimates. We then define the scope and deliverables for each stage of the project and form teams.

We prepare the files for the translators, assign the work to the language teams, start building Translation Memories, Glossaries, and Style Guides, and establish internal project deadlines.

Workflow Options

Depending on the type of content, your project’s specific requirements, and budget, we apply one of the following workflows to deliver the best balance of quality, speed, and cost:

All-Human TEP (Translation, Editing, and Proofreading)
A three-stage QA process handled entirely by native professional linguists. This workflow is ideal for high-visibility content that requires nuanced, culturally resonant language.

Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)
An AI-enhanced translation process with human revision. For optimal results, we train the machine translation engine with glossaries, translation memories, and other linguistic assets. Our linguists then post-edit the output to ensure accuracy, consistency, and fluency. This workflow is ideal for projects that require a faster turnaround or need to meet specific budget considerations without compromising on quality.

With a fully customized approach to the localization process, we tailor workflows to align with your specific goals, whether you require premium quality, a faster turnaround, or the ultimate balance of both.

Desktop Publishing (DTP)

Our team of desktop publishing specialists will take care of your images, graphics, or multimedia content for you so that your text’s version in another language looks identical to its original.

We work in many designer programs, including InDesign, FrameMaker, PageMaker, Quark, Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, Photoshop, MS Visio, and AutoCAD, as well as eLearning platforms such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise 360, Camtasia, Docebo, Elucidat, iSpring, Lectora Inspire.

Final QA & Testing

Quality Assurance Embedded at Every Stage

Our QA is integrated at every stage, rather than being added later. Whether you choose the all-human TEP or MTPE workflow, we enforce consistency, terminology compliance, and linguistic accuracy. In our QA procedures, we utilize QA tools, glossaries, style guides, and feedback loops to consistently maintain high standards.

Post-Editing QA and Final Project Review

For MTPE, post-editors use QA tools to flag potential errors (inconsistencies, wrong terminology, mistranslations) to ensure the final deliverable matches human translation quality.

As the final step of the process, our Project Manager will thoroughly review all documents before delivering them to you, ensuring that every element of your project has been localized. If necessary, your files will be sent back to our linguists and digital media specialists for review and any necessary adjustments or refinements.

Delivery of Final Files

Final fully localized files are handed over, and we will be at your disposal should any changes be required.

At Art One, we view localization not as a one-size-fits-all service but as a strategic localization process tailored to your specific needs. Whether your priority is flawless accuracy, accelerated delivery, or a smart hybrid balance, we adapt every step of our localization process to reflect your goals. Let’s customize a workflow that ensures your content resonates in every locale while maintaining control, consistency, and quality.

Elevate your global communications through a tailored localization process.

Trust Art One Translations to deliver precise, culturally adapted content at scale.