What are my paper stock options? Each PrintPlace product has a different set of available paper options, optimized for the normal use of each product. For example, you may order postcards in a selection of cardstocks while brochures can be ordered in a variety of both cardstocks and paper stocks. Likewise, business cards by default …
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 …
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 …
Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) have their own commonly-used jargon, just like any other community. Nonprofit terms share many similarities with nomenclature used by regular for-profit businesses. The main differences come when describing sources of income and restrictions of their use. For anyone looking to start a nonprofit, or join one, there are a few exclusively nonprofit terms that …
One of our most popular posts here on the PrintPlace Blog was centered around brochure design. We thought it was worth revisiting to include some points we left out. While Leonardo Da Vinci never created a minimalist brochure design himself, I have no doubt in my mind he would have done so, had there been a …
Today’s “Graphic Design Friday” video is about color. Our graphic designer, Chambley, has five color combinations you should avoid at all costs.
Today, Ara continues the discussion of flat design. Last week she talked about what it is that makes flat design so cool. In today’s Tipster Friday video, she has a Photoshop tutorial for a flat design logo. In the tutorial, Ara walks you step by step through creating this diamond. Our tipster is an expert …
An accordion fold is created by folding a sheet of paper back and forth with three folds. It is similar to a Z-fold but has one more fold.
A roll fold, or barrel fold, is created by folding one section of paper inward, then continuing to roll and fold in the same direction.
To make a double parallel fold, paper is folded in half and then in half again in the same direction.
