Choose a useful project folder structure

Keep source and output separate

Separate original references from generated or approved outputs so replacing one does not overwrite the other.

Use names that explain purpose

Prefer descriptive names such as research, source-images, working, approved, and exports over vague folders such as misc or new.

Avoid unnecessary depth

Deep folder trees slow browsing. Create another level only when it makes the project easier to understand.

Create another level only when it makes the project easier to understand.

Keep temporary files temporary

Do not let previews, caches, and experiments become permanent project structure unless they are meaningful artifacts.

Match the real workflow

A creative project, software repository, research project, and client engagement may each need a different structure.