I’ve been working on a detailed poster in Illustrator with tons of elements spread across multiple layers. It’s starting to get really overwhelming, and I find myself constantly hunting for specific objects in the Layers panel. Sometimes the program even lags a bit because of the complexity. I know grouping and naming layers helps, but I feel like there must be a better way to keep everything organized without adding more steps to my workflow.
Is there a recommended strategy or Illustrator feature that makes managing complex artwork easier? Maybe something with layer searching, filtering, or maybe organizing sublayers efficiently? Also, any tips on how to keep this organized from the start to avoid last-minute chaos would be fantastic. I’m open to any workflow improvements that keep things smooth and fast. Thanks!