THE DESIGN BLOG
INK & IDEAS
The Color Matching Puzzle
Colors often print differently across machines and finishes. Here’s the real reason why – and how we manage color for your brand.
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Ground vs. Express Shipping: How to Choose the Right Speed
Learn the hidden differences between UPS & FedEx Ground and Express shipping. Compare processing speed, delivery guarantees, and how to avoid missed deadlines.
Hot Florida Events are Better in the Shade 😎
Let’s be real – Florida events can be brutal. The sun down here doesn’t mess around. There’s a way to beat the heat AND make your brand the talk of the event.
How to Set Up a Booklet for Print
Upload your booklet as single pages in consecutive order. Front cover, inside front cover, all interior pages, inside back cover, back cover. 1 page at a time.
Bleed? Crop Marks?? But I Just Want a Brochure
Bleed, trim lines, safe zones – printing has its own language. Here’s a quick guide to what bleed is, why printers need it, and how to set it up correctly.
A Non-Techie’s Guide to Finding and Sending Print-Ready Art
A beginner’s guide to finding and sending print-ready files. Covers file formats, File Explorer & Finder, Dropbox uploader, and attaching files to an email.
I Made My Design Myself – Can You Just Fix It Real Quick?
You made something and it looks great, so why can’t a designer just tweak it? Here’s the difference between screen-ready and print-ready design, and what “just fix it” means for you.