Online Printing and Marketing Tips
CMYK printing is the standard in the industry. The reason printing uses CMYK comes down to an explanation of the colors themselves. CMY will cover most lighter color ranges quite easily, compared to using RGB. However, CMY by itself can’t create very deep dark colors like “true black,” so black (designated “K” for “key color”) is added. …
The full potential of postcards has yet to be fully explored by many businesses and designers. As most of us know them, postcards are often just a flat piece of cardstock with images. The ones you find sold on racks in tourist traps and office supply stores certainly tend to be in this format, but …
We’ve already covered Why Minimalist Brochure Design Works, in a previous article. But just because you may be familiar with minimalist design, it doesn’t always mean you’re ready to try it. It can be deceptively tricky, and it can take a lot of work to make a design following minimalist philosophies truly stand out. Misuse …
According to Rick Warren, Easter is the only day of the year many people in your community will attend church, which makes Easter a great opportunity to reach out and make visitors feel as welcomed as possible. Here are 6 ways of reaching out to first time visitors: Extra Signage Regular attendees may know which …
Not all educational brochures are equal. But you wouldn’t necessarily know that, considering many of them look the same. This is unfortunate given how much a brochure can affect the perception of a school’s brand. Brochures also have an immense potential for attracting potential students. Don’t be like the other schools. Follow these guidelines to …
One unavoidable question we keep getting is “what is DPI”? Printing online has never been simpler, but it’s important to understand DPI and other related ideas to help you prepare your file for printing. Most designers can tell you that DPI stands for “ dots per inch” and the higher the DPI the better the print …
Print advertisements and promotions can take many different forms, but posters and flyers remain among the most popular, despite being around in their familiar forms for over two hundred years. Marketing with posters and flyers closely followed historical developments in printing and distribution methods. Their single-page format makes them simple to design and easy to …
Your customers spend a good amount of the day on their phones, overwhelmed by ads and marketing messages. When they take a break from their screen, you’d want to find a way to capture their attention. Postcards are an affordable way to reach them while they’re taking a break. A compelling postcard design ensures customers …
Flyers form part of any well-rounded print marketing campaign. But despite their ubiquity and simplicity, it can be a challenge getting them to stand out. Choosing the right flyer font can go a long way toward creating materials that don’t just stand out, but are immediately understandable as well. There are a few questions you …
According to market research think tank Global Industry Analysts Inc., the global market for stationery has experienced a steady increase since the 1980s, with the US market accounting for the biggest share. More enterprises than ever are using custom stationery for both day-to-day correspondence and marketing. The sales for personalized stationery have likewise increased during …