Adding links in your PDFs with Adobe Acrobat is easy once you know what to do. If you’re still learning about PDFs, a good starting point is our Working with PDF files blog. Once you’ve mastered the basics, here are the steps to add links to make your PDFs...
When working with a commercial printer, it’s vital for a designer to learn how to package an InDesign file to gather all of the links and fonts used in their design. Luckily, InDesign’s Package function makes this task much easier than manually collecting all the...
We love design tricks that look complicated but are actually a piece of cake to create! Add emphasis and personality to your titles with our simple clipping mask tutorial that shows you how to create patterned type in just three easy steps. All you need is Adobe...
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. It is a file format that aims to accurately represent a document onscreen regardless of which computer system the file is viewed on. PDF is widely used in the printing industry and West Press prefers high-resolution Adobe PDF...
If the imagery you’re using on your website or your marketing collateral seems fake, your brand’s reputation could be at risk. Here are some strategies for finding images that won’t ruin your marketing efforts. Authenticity matters Images should reinforce your brand’s...
While often a go-to piece of business collateral, the pocket folder is often overlooked as a vehicle to let your branding and marketing message shine. Unique enhancements Stitch in a booklet: Rather than have a piece of marketing collateral tucked loosely into a...
Embossing is raising the surface of your design so it has some depth. Embossing is done by pressing a sheet of paper into a “female” die with a design engraved or etched into it. This is usually done with a “male” counterpart underneath the paper so the paper is...
Foil stamping is a process that uses a die that has been engraved with an image of the desired design to be stamped. The die comes in contact with the foil and transfers a thin layer of the film onto the surface. As the die is heated, the adhesive on the back of the...
Ask yourself: How many times has your audience seen the same old rectangular flyer, folder or business card? The shape of your print marketing collateral is one aspect of design and branding that is often overlooked when brainstorming for ideas. Designers often make...
