Does Sinh Vũ take on small projects?

Sinh Vũ serves individuals, SMBs, and enterprises. Each tier has a suitable scope and approach. Small project clients often start with a 30-minute Coffee chat (free) or a Workshop/Audit to get the right direction before investing.

Self-brief, or do you need Sinh Vũ to assist with the brief?

Both are fine. Door 01 Detailed form for you if the scope is clear. Door 02 Chat with Sinh Vũ (5 minutes, AI asks the right questions) for you if the scope is unclear and needs consultation first.

How long from brief to the first deliverable?

Sinh Vũ responds within 24 hours. Detailed proposals within 48–72 hours. The first deliverable depends on the scope, typically 2–6 weeks from contract signing and deposit receipt.

What industries does Sinh Vũ work in?

300+ projects across 16 major sectors: F&B, Cosmetics, Fashion, Real Estate, Technology and SaaS, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, Finance, Travel, Agriculture, B2B professional services, and other sectors.

Is there a contract and confidentiality?

Yes. Every project signs a standard service contract from Sinh Vũ Studio, including clear confidentiality (NDA) and intellectual property terms. Briefs are stored separately, accessible only to the responsible team.

What should I do if I receive a soft file but the layout is broken when opened?

The cause is often a missing font: your machine does not have the font that the studio used in the design. When receiving the deliverable, ask the studio to send the font file or installation instructions, and try to open the file before the project ends to confirm correct display.

Should you receive a PDF or an editable PowerPoint/Keynote file

Quick summary

PDF maintains a fixed layout for external sharing without distortion on the recipient's device. A PowerPoint or Keynote file allows the team to update data and add pages without returning to the studio. If you need to do both, get both formats from the start.

Quick comparison

You should choose this direction when

receiving both PDF and soft file
send to external clients using PDF
a team updating internally using a soft file

Not needed when.

only obtain a PDF each time the number changes, needing to return to the studio
send the PowerPoint file to investors

PDF and PowerPoint or Keynote files do not compete with each other. They solve two separate problems: one is for stable sending, the other for flexible editing. The decision on what to receive depends on what you need to do with the document after receiving it, not on the habits or defaults of the studio.

Two formats, two purposes.

PDF was created to fix layouts for printing and distribution. Whether the recipient uses Windows or Mac, any font, large or small screen, the layout does not change. This is an advantage when sending documents to investors or partners, as a broken layout can damage credibility. However, because of its fixed nature, PDF is not a tool for working or editing.

A PowerPoint or Keynote file is a working document. The team can add slides, update data, and adjust content without needing the studio involved. This format allows you to manage the document independently after the project ends.

Receiving PDF: The layout remains stable when sent externally. No worries about the recipient opening it with the wrong font, no worries about incorrect edits. Limitation: each time a number changes, you have to return to the studio.

Received soft files: The team can update and expand the documentation. Limitations: layouts may break if fonts are missing, and it’s not safe to send directly to external partners.

Factors to consider before deciding

Who is the end recipient: When sending to investors, partners, or customers, a locked PDF layout is needed. For internal use, an editable version is required.
Update frequency: If data and content change frequently, a soft file is essential. For documents sent once that no one edits, a PDF is sufficient.
Who will edit and what will they use: A team using Windows will need PowerPoint. A team using Mac and familiar with the Apple ecosystem will find Keynote more convenient. Avoid formats that the team cannot open.
Font: Receiving a soft file without the accompanying font is like receiving a document at risk of layout failure. Request the studio to provide the font and installation instructions simultaneously.

Common errors when receiving deliverables

Only receive a PDF and have to contact the studio each time to change a number, wasting time and incurring unnecessary costs.
I received the PowerPoint file but not the accompanying fonts. Opening it results in a broken layout, replacing fonts disrupts brand consistency.
Sending an editable PowerPoint file directly to investors. They open it on another machine, the layout shifts, or they accidentally edit the content and forward it.
Exporting PDFs without embedded fonts. Printing or opening on the recipient's machine may lead to incorrect Vietnamese accents or default system font changes.

PDF was designed to fix layouts for printing and distribution, not for long reading on screen or editing. This is an advantage when sending out but a disadvantage when flexibility is needed.
Nielsen Norman Group, PDF: Unfit for Human Consumption

The viewpoint of Sinh Vũ

Sinh Vũ defaults to delivering both: a PDF version for distribution and an editable PowerPoint or Keynote file. Before delivery, Sinh Vũ checks the soft file to confirm the layout displays correctly, not just exporting and sending it.

The operational perspective is that you should not depend on the studio for each data change or additional page. The soft files are included in the deliverables, not as an additional purchase item. However, only accept what you truly use: if the document is sent only once and no one needs to edit it later, a PDF is sufficient, no need for additional soft files.

A point that few ask but should know: if the document has accessibility requirements, such as serving visually impaired individuals or submitting in a tender with specific regulations, the PDF needs to be tagged structurally according to PDF/UA standards (ISO 14289). This is a specific technical requirement that should be confirmed with the studio at the start of the project if you fall into this category.

The tool brings back.

Decision checklist

Topic: Should you receive a PDF or editable PowerPoint and Keynote files. Sinh Vũ guide, sinhvu.com

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Select each item you find appropriate, then print or save as PDF to take with you.

Sign indicating that you should take action

receiving both PDF and soft file
send to external clients using PDF
a team updating internally using a soft file

Questions to answer before deciding

After receiving this document, who on the team will need to edit it and send it to whom?
If you only receive a PDF, is there any issue?
Can I send the PowerPoint file directly to the investor?
What if I receive a soft file but opening it results in a broken layout?

If you have marked most of the signs above, this is the time to discuss in more detail. Sinh Vũ can help you review and propose a direction.

References

PDF: Unfit for Human Consumption, Nielsen Norman Group. ISO 14289 PDF/UA, PDF Association. Practical experience in document delivery from Sinh Vũ Studio.

Frequently asked questions

If you only receive a PDF, is there any issue?

There is no issue if the document is sent only once and no one needs to make changes later. But if the data changes frequently or the sales team needs additional pages, you will have to return to the studio for each small revision. This takes more time and money in the long run than receiving additional soft files from the start.

Can I send the PowerPoint file directly to the investor?

No. A PowerPoint file opened on someone else's machine may misalign if they do not have the correct fonts installed, and the recipient may accidentally alter the content. For documents sent out to investors or partners, use a locked PDF version.

What if I receive a soft file but opening it results in a broken layout?

The reason is often a missing font: your device may not have the font that the studio used in the design. When receiving the deliverables, ask the studio to send the font file or installation instructions, and try opening the file before the project ends to confirm it displays correctly.